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Union Station has fallen on hard times. Can it be saved?
Washington Post ^ | November 13, 2022 | Luz Lazo

Posted on 11/14/2022 1:18:56 PM PST by C19fan

Union Station had as many as 100 stores more than two decades ago. It’s down to about 40 retailers and eateries while more than half its commercial space sits vacant.

Calls for fire and emergency services show the range of problems at the station, including drug and alcohol intoxication, overdoses and assaults. Meanwhile, foot traffic remains well below pre-pandemic levels, with Metro and commuter rail traffic roughly halved, even as Amtrak reaches more solid footing.

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TOPICS: History; Society
KEYWORDS: amtrack; crime; hardtimes; railroads; unionstation
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To: 21twelve

Sounds very European..................


41 posted on 11/15/2022 5:18:06 AM PST by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
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To: Red Badger

Some of these developments even state how they are in compliance with the U.N. Agenda 41.


42 posted on 11/15/2022 11:29:42 AM PST by 21twelve (Ever Vigilant. Never Fearful.)
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