Georgetown is a very high-end, affluent neighborhood, home to many political officials and the like. read more
To ask why not put a metro station in Georgetown, you need to understand the historical impact of putting a station into any neighborhood within the city itself. This is a multi-year commitment which will be taken on by residents and businesses with huge financial implications. This is no small thing. read more
So while this myth is feasible because many Metro stations were opposed during the planning stages, there’s no truth to the myth that Georgetown residents blocked an already-planned station. Shannon grew up in the greater DC area/Maryland suburbs, went to Virginia for college and grad school (go Hoos!), and settled in DC in 2006. read more