Media Coverage

September 30, 2022

As Purple Line construction resumes, the fight against gentrification is on

Washington Post, Katherine Shaver
Gerrit Knaap’s group, the Purple Line Corridor Coalition, examines how development coming to future Maryland light-rail stations can be most equitable
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September 29, 2022

Study on Maryland’s Purple Line looks to limit gentrification

WTOP, Nick Iannelli
A new study from the Purple Line Corridor Coalition focuses on ways to potentially avoid gentrification around stations.
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September 28, 2022

Purple Line study: Without help, light-rail line will bring gentrification

Washington Post, Katherine Shaver
As major construction resumes, academics and activists say more is needed to preserve small businesses and affordable housing
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September 28, 2022

Report: Purple Line communities must focus on supporting small businesses, providing housing and preventing displacement

Bethesda Magazine, Steve Bohnel
Purple Line Corridor Coalition releases report on economic development, housing and multimodal access along light-rail corridor
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September 28, 2022

Advocates call for Equity, Affordable Housing Along Purple Line

Montgomery Community Media, Suzanne Pollak
About 100 people gathered outside the Brigadier General Charles McGee Library in Silver Spring where the Purple Line will traverse to learn how to ensure that the light rail line brings affordable housing, jobs and rebirth to Montgomery and Prince George’s counties.
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September 28, 2022

UMD-Led Report Pushes Strategies for Affordable Housing, Bike Access, Small Business Support Along Purple Line Corridor

UMD Right Now,Maggie Haslam
Coalition Ties Equity in Development to Economic Growth in Region
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July 6, 2022

New Grant to Fuel Affordable Housing Efforts Along Maryland’s Purple Line

NCSG News Release
A Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) grant to PLCC will support data analysis and engagement of property owners to help safeguard affordable housing along Maryland’s Purple Line Light Rail.
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February 22, 2022

Purple Line project ‘promotes active and engaged communities’

The Center Square, Bob Pepalis
The National Center for Smart Growth in collaboration with the Purple Line Corridor Coalition has begun outreach and technical analysis along the corridor to develop a Purple Line TOD plan.
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January 12, 2022

Groundbreaking “roadmap” report identifieds needs, solutions to protect purple line residents at risk in distressed properties

PLCC News Release, Sheila Somashekhar
A “two-year roadmap” offers a pathway to safe, health, and affordable housing options for tenants currently living in distressed and aging properties along the Purple Line corridor in Prince George’s county.
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October 2, 2020

“We don’t stop”: PLCC’s Sheila Somashekhar and NCSG’s Nick Finio on next steps in Washington Business Journal

With construction stalled, the Purple Line's future is uncertain, but PLCC's work continues, argue Director Sheila Somashekhar and NCSG associate director Nick Finio in the Washington Business Journal. Click here to read the full article...
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