The arena deal died, but Potomac Yard's prospects haven't — yet
Although their sports arena proposal ultimately died on the vine, Alexandria and JBG Smith Properties aren't necessarily out of near-term options to spur major mixed-use redevelopment at Potomac Yard with some alternative experiential anchor.
Proposed Caps, Wizards arena collides with transit plans for Amazon HQ2
When Virginia officials managed to woo Amazon to open its second headquarters in Arlington, they sweetened the deal with a big transportation promise: They would push to lower an elevated highway — a six-lane, gridlocked eyesore that cuts the area in two — and add stoplights and sidewalks.