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about usThis site maintained by the Planning Division of the City of Takoma Park. The site furthers the City Council's priority to redevelop the New Hampshire Avenue Corridor and to support economic health and sustainability of the several business districts along the corridor. the back storyIn the early part of the new millennium, the Council of the City of Takoma Park was faced with yet another less-than-desirable development proposal on a prime parcel of land at the gateway to the City. Once again, the City's vision and market perception of the New Hampshire corridor were not aligned. Noted by planners and citizens as the City's "gold coast" due to acres of parking lots, disintegrating buildings, a transportation network, attractive neighborhoods, and easy access to parks and natural areas, the City Council united to focus staff time and funding on the corridor. Early initiatives identified funding sources, aligned neighborhood interests with development potential through a detailed concept plan, teased out market advantages, and dragged developers, property owners, officials, and County planners up and down the corridor. Slowly funds were accessed, plans completed, and partners secured. Through outreach efforts individual businesses and properties were researched and community input sought. A local Takoma Park graphic artist developed the New Ave logo to market the area. Other local professionals developed the website while City staff created the content and maintain it as it is today. where we are nowThis website is intended to help you discover your opportunities on the New Ave. Move beyond the asphalt of the highway, and explore the local international shopping and dining, properties, natural areas, and neighborhoods waiting for you! your part in the New AveFrom the start, all New Ave projects required partners. Most public land is owned by the State Highway Administration, Maryland-National Park and Planning Commission, PEPCO, and WSSC. The rest is private, owned by individuals, businessmen, doctors, lawyers, developers, corporations, trusts, and sometimes bankruptcy trustees. Through working with the community, agencies, private institutions and businesses, improvements change how people live along the New Ave. From community gardens and a farmer's market to pedestrian-oriented street lights and development plans, we invite you to take part in both enjoying and transforming the New Ave. Discover the 'inside' with us, and experience the New Ave transformation as the 'outside' takes on new meanings and character over time! more infothe New Ave initiatives the New Ave properties the New Ave neighborhoods the New Ave plans the New Ave projects Dine on the New Ave Shop on the New Ave the New Ave services |
