For the design of the North Potomac Yard we started at the center of the plan and worked our way out. This area being a large central park, we wanted this to be the main focal point and draw to the area, one of which could be easily accessible by any form of transportation. The blocks and street-scape around it are in a simple grid style pattern. This allows the roads to both be easily navigated by vehicle or bike, while at the same time being safe for foot traffic. Located to the north and south of the park with immediate access to it, are large luxury residential apartments. The eastern side of the site of the main road is the business district, with 4 buildings dedicated solely for office space. Above and below the business district are mixed use buildings featuring amenities such as hotels, an indoor garden, convenient stores, apartments and gyms. The western side is dedicated mostly to commercial spaces such as shopping centers, restaurants, healthcare facilities, and transportation companies. Also emphasized is the waterfront access from Four Mile Run, featuring a large dock that ascends to a large restaurant and recreational area. On the southern portion of the yard, greeting users of the metro station is a large historical museum to provide visitors with a special welcoming experience. As far as parking goes located at the bottom of the site is an 8 story parking lot which is expected to hold the majority of vehicular transportation. In addition to smaller public and private lots located throughout.

Our plan for the revitalization of the North Potomac Yard centers around the centralized parking area, with an urban and suburban sprawl that works its way out surrounding it. We wanted the park to be the main focal point and draw of the area for both residents and visitors, in addition to being easily accessible by the railroad, vehicular and pedestrian traffic. All the blocks and streetscapes are designed in a grid pattern, which allows for the roads to be easily navigated by vehicular traffic, but also works to slow the movement of vehicles for the protection of civilians. There are various sections to the design that work in tandem to create a vibrant, functioning community. The first is the luxury apartments located to the immediate North and South of the park. To the East of the main road is the business district which contains 4 buildings dedicated solely to office space. To the North and South of the business district are mixed-used buildings, which contain hotels, an indoor garden, convenience stores, apartments, gyms and various other amenities. The western section of the design is a commercial district meant for small businesses such as restaurants, healthcare, retail stores and transportation companies. We also took great care in utilizing the existing waterfront along Four Mile Run, which features a large dock which is attached to the parking area of a large restaurant and recreational building. Greeting users of the Metro in the Southern block of the yard is a historical museum dedicated to the region. For parking there is an 8 story vehicular parking lot which is expected to hold the vast majority of the vehicles in the area, with some office and residential spaces having underground parking to increase capacity.