National Harbor - News, Events, Updates, Questions and Developments Etc. (Rockville: transportation, budget)

[adelphi_sky]

Originally Posted by Khemistry

I guess this is supposed to be PG County's idea of a respectable performing arts venue... The Bowie Center for the Performing Arts

That's not bad. I didn't even know it existed. Looks pretty new. But I think the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center is another good venue. Venues and Seating Charts | Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

I think what we're looking for is a Birchmere, Fillmore type venue. I think it's great that the county has world-class performing arts stages at both its universities, but there needs to be a place for rock concerts, etc.

[Dmvwhatup]

Dc conducting a finding report of extending streetcar to National harbor. I personally think you see streetcar and metro rail coming into NH in accordance with MGM.

[UrbanScholar]

Originally Posted by Dmvwhatup

Dc conducting a finding report of extending streetcar to National harbor. I personally think you see streetcar and metro rail coming into NH in accordance with MGM.

Here is the link for reference.
D.C. to study extending streetcar to National Harbor - Washington Business Journal

[UrbanScholar]

Well MGM has already committed to creating a wheel trolley system that operate within the harbor grounds. May extend further at some point.

[Dmvwhatup]

@urbanscholar where did you hear about the MGM sponsored intra harbor trolley? Also, nat harbor has installed a jumbotron in the main plaza (like merrifield).

[adelphi_sky]

Originally Posted by Dmvwhatup

@urbanscholar where did you hear about the MGM sponsored intra harbor trolley? Also, nat harbor has installed a jumbotron in the main plaza (like merrifield).

I'm not sure I like that Jumbotron. When I first read your post, I assumed it was against a building facing the river. They just obliterated the view from the plaza.

[adelphi_sky]

Originally Posted by UrbanScholar

Here is the link for reference.
D.C. to study extending streetcar to National Harbor - Washington Business Journal

Now there's an idea. Now all VA has to do is extend the Yellow Line or start the Purple Line from King St. across the river and there you have a loop. Heavy rail, light rail, and streetcar.

[justtitans]

They are going a little too far now. They are trying to do too much. The Ferris Wheel was fine, but the Jumbotron seems pointless.

[WhoDatInMD]

Yea, I'm not a fan of the placement. It would be much better up against a building.

[Dmvwhatup]

I understood the rationale. They can gain ad dollars during festivals/peak seasons. Also, they can do the movies on the potomac, as well as show cartoons to attract a family consumer base early morning on the weekends.