I love Reston Town Center for many of these same reasons, plus a sentimental one. RTC is where I first ended up when I settled in the DC area 13 years ago from the suburban wasteland of Florida. RTC was my introduction to urbanism and urban planning, and I absolutely loved it. RTC is largely the reason I'm now a housing and transit advocate.
I liked the old RTC with a selection of smaller, diverse shops, no paid parking and more of a community feel. The current RTC has a corporate feel featuring mostly chain restaurants and stores for well heeled customers. Just like Rockville and North Bethesda.
I love Reston Town Center for many of these same reasons, plus a sentimental one. RTC is where I first ended up when I settled in the DC area 13 years ago from the suburban wasteland of Florida. RTC was my introduction to urbanism and urban planning, and I absolutely loved it. RTC is largely the reason I'm now a housing and transit advocate.
I liked the old RTC with a selection of smaller, diverse shops, no paid parking and more of a community feel. The current RTC has a corporate feel featuring mostly chain restaurants and stores for well heeled customers. Just like Rockville and North Bethesda.