The Week On Metro Connection: Suburbia




WAMU-FM: WAMU: Metro Connection Podcast show

Summary: Metro Connection SegmentsVisiting Washington's Original "Streetcar Suburbs"Military Might and the Spread of SuburbiaIndian Immigrants Embrace Suburban Life In Loudoun CountyD.C. Gigs: Helping Those On The Fringe In A Wealthy SuburbGreenbelt Ponders a Suburban Experiment, 75 Years OnCommuters Trade Time In Transit for A Taste Of Rural LifeScientists Fear Marsh's DisappearanceFrom A To B: Can Bikeshare Work in the 'Burbs?Door To Door: Hillbrook, D.C. And Elkridge, Md.<p>We dive in to the complex, ever-changing suburban communities of our region. We'll explore the military's role in shaping the 'burbs, and go inside the rapidly-growing Indian community in Loudoun County. Plus, we consider just how far you can get outside the city and still be considered part of the Washington area.</p><p>[Music: "Every Little Bit Hurts" by John Davis from Title Tracks]</p>