By now we all know about the challenges Maryland faces in redeveloping its land around Metro stations. But those interviewed by The Washington Examiner also pointed out that the redevelopment of Tysons Corner in Virginia poses similar challenges.

In short, Tysons Corner and Rockville Pike are both faced with transforming loud, unpedestrian-friendly areas where development was driven (no pun intended) by auto traffic into more urban communities where — gasp! — residents may not even need a car.