• Overall, I think the plan has some great elements. I have a few additional thoughts to share.

    The plan makes no mention of the purple line light rail corridor, for which construction is scheduled to start during this period. The purple line will have a few stations bordering the north side of Hyattsville. It represents an opportunity for additional connectivity with neighboring communities and other metro lines, but development around purple line stations may impact residential areas, particularly in Ward 3.

    Regarding objective 13C (marketing the PG Plaza area), a bowling alley would do very well in that area. There is an alley on Route 1 in College Park, but it is not metro accessible or pedestrian friendly like the PG Plaza area.

    More bike lanes would be great, particularly along Adelphi Rd and Belcrest Rd to connect Ward 3 to the rest of Hyattsville.

    Lastly, the Anacostia River could be a great asset for Hyattsville. The city should commit to cleaning up and protecting the Northwest Branch of the river, and engage with the Anacostia Watershed Society and parks and neighborhoods all along the Northwest Branch to strive for a swimmable, fishable Anacostia River.

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