Georgia Avenue–Petworth station
| Company type | Washington Metro station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | September 18, 1999 |
| Headquarters | Washington, D.C. , United States |
Georgia Avenue–Petworth station is a Washington Metro stop situated in Washington, D.C., positioned along the Green Line. It provides transit access for the Northwest neighborhoods of Petworth, Sixteenth Street Heights, and Park View.
Station layout
Located beneath New Hampshire Avenue, the station includes an island platform with entry points on Georgia Avenue. Its architectural style follows the "Arch II" model, a design also implemented at stations such as Columbia Heights, Congress Heights, Glenmont, and Mount Vernon Square.
History
The station commenced operations on September 18, 1999, as a segment of the Green Line's expansion between and , facilitating continuous travel from to .
On December 11, 2006, the west entrance was temporarily closed to accommodate construction for a mixed-use development. During this period, bus stops, bicycle racks, and lockers were moved to alternate locations. The entrance ultimately reopened in 2009, delayed by one year from the initial schedule.
Georgia Avenue–Petworth has played a pivotal role in encouraging nearby growth. According to the District of Columbia Office of Planning, surrounding development initiatives are categorized into four distinct zones:
- Park View: Situated three blocks south of the station along Georgia Avenue, this area enforces a 50 ft building height restriction and emphasizes infill housing alongside mixed-use projects ranging from four to six stories.
- Pleasant Plains: Located further south at 2700 West and 2900 West Georgia Avenue, this zone focuses on apartment complexes and row houses within similar height limits.
- Petworth-Metro: The largest sector north of the station with a maximum height of 65 ft; it includes the established Park Place development featuring 148 condominiums and approximately 17,000 sq ft dedicated to retail.
- Upshur: The northernmost district near Upshur Street and Kansas Avenue prioritizes residential construction.
On May 7, 2023, following an eight-month rehabilitation of the Potomac River bridge and tunnel near , the Yellow Line's northeastern endpoint was shortened from to , resulting in discontinued service to this station. Restoration of half the Yellow Line service extending to Greenbelt is anticipated by December 2025.