NPR has an good article today about the transformative economic impacts that light rail is having across the nation, even in bad times.  The article focuses on major redevelopment efforts in Denver around its light rail system, as well as the redevelopment potential around the D.C. Streetcar.  While this blog tends to focus on streetcar development, this article demonstrates that similar economic trends can be seen across the nation in larger light rail systems as well, whether its in Denver, Phoenix, San Diego, or Minneapolis.