The Ethan Allen Gateway Streetscape project page has been updated with an Overview of the January 18 Workshop.
Learn about and participate in other ongoing New Ave projects! The second meeting for the New Hampshire Avenue Streetscape Standards project is coming up on February 15th at 7:30 p.m. in the Takoma Park Community Center Auditorium.
Ethan Allen Gateway Streetscape Project
Welcome to the future Ethan Allen Gateway Streetscape. Here you can learn about the progress of the project, share your input on pedestrian priorities for the area, and keep up to date.
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View Interactive Ethan Allen Gateway Streetscape Project Map in a larger map
This map shows the Ethan Allen Gateway Streetscape Project study area. We welcome your comments and feedback on sidewalks, cycling, on-street parking, safety, trees & vegetation, stormwater management, signs, public art and more! To comment, click the link above to the larger map. Follow the sign-in instructions on the left and then add your own comments to the map. This is an open and shared feature, so please respect other people's comments. Additions to existing comments are encouraged and please initial your additions.
participateThere are many ways you can help. Stay tuned for updates on future meetings, add your comments to the interactive Google map, like the New Ave on Facebook or contact staff at 301-891-7119. meetThe first meeting for the project was held Wednesday, January 18, 7:30 p.m. at the Takoma Park Community Center Auditorium and attended by over two dozen citizens and business owners. Following an introductory presentation of the project, meeting attendees participated in a workshop exercise to share their input with project staff on streetscape elements for the Ethan Allen Gateway area. Check out an Overview of the January 18 Workshop, summarizng the process and recorded comments. project backgroundThe Ethan Allen Gateway is a high use area for pedestrians and a substantial business area that lacks adequate sidewalks, infrastructure compatible with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), street trees, and pedestrian-oriented lighting. The project goal is to provide a safe and comfortable environment for pedestrians that links residents to alternative transportation options, and supports local shopping and a vibrant commercial center. The project will also address improving stormwater infiltration through the inclusion of Sustainable Design features. watch |
project phasesSurvey (2011)In Fall 2011, an engineering survey was conducted in the study area of the Ethan Allen Gateway Streetscape Project.
Design + Engineering (2012)An independent consultant will be contracted by the City to produce design alternatives that are ADA compliant and incorporate sustainable design features. Three public meetings will be held during this process to gather community input and feedback on the concept design.
ConstructionThe City’s Public Works Department will manage construction activities once engineering and design work is completed.
additional resourcesCheck out the visions and plans page for more information on prior planning for New Hampshire Avenue multi-way boulevard in the New Hampshire Avenue Corridor Concept Plan and the Takoma/Langley Crossroads Sector Plan.
For more information, contact the project manager: Erkin Ozberk I 301-891-7213 I contact |
