Visions and Plans

  • A Vision for Holton Lane
  • New Hampshire Avenue Concept Plan
  • Takoma Langley Sector Plan (in development)
                     - Montgomery County
                     - Prince George's County
  • Takoma Park Master Plan Adopted December 2000
  • Prince George's County General Plan
  • International Corridor Community Legacy Plan 2003

a vision for Holton Lane

Holton Lane, a street owned by the City, has the scale and 'bones' of a great community center.  With many attractive buildings, US Post Office, and plenty of parking, the City is working with businesses and properties owners to make it more than what it is today.  Holton Lane Area Improvement Vision presents a recent analysis of the street and design guidelines for store front improvements.  

the New Hampshire Avenue Corridor Concept Plan

The Process

In August of 2007, the City of Takoma Park, in coordination with the Montgomery and Prince George's County Planning Departments, held a seven day design charrette in the City Community Center to creating a concept for the redevelopment of New Hampshire Avenue.  The workshops covered the area from Sligo Creek Parkway south to Eastern Avenue. 

Businesses, residents, agencies, and politicians from Takoma Park, Montgomery County and Prince George's County were invited.  Even legislators at the federal level were represented.

Folks participated in workshops, meetings, and also an open studio to give thier ideas, opinions and concerns. 

The concept was presented to the City Council in November of 2008 and  subsequently adopted. 

Open Studio - Urban Designers at Work

 

The Concept

The plan proposes:

  • Rebuild New Hampshire Avenue as a multi-use boulevard with pedestrian and bike friendly design;
  • Mixed-use redevelopment of commercial properties and infill development on some institutional and multi-family properties;
  • Improved access to transportation;
  • Consolidate pedestrian commercial activity around Sheridan Street and the stoplight south of Ethan Allan Avenue, and other "squared" intersections;
  • A family style pub at Sligo Creek Parkway;
  • Restore natural areas, improve parks, and use the New Ave to slow and filter rain events before the water washes debris into the creek.

 

The Plan

Download your own copy of the Concept Plan, including detailed phasing and action steps here.

 New Hampshire Avenue Concept Plan - TND Planning

Takoma Langley Sector Plan

Montgomery County and Prince George's County Planning Boards have been updating the comprehensive plans (master plans) for the area around the intersection of New Hampshire Avenue and University Boulevard since 2008. 

This plan will propose zoning changes, design guidelines, and transportation improvements in preparation for the purple line and to faciltate transit oriented development (TOD).

Through workshops and other outreach methods, priorities have been developed and design concepts reviewed.  Consultants analyzed capacity for economic growth and development, and now both County's Planning Boards are reviewing the plans.

Montgomery County

The Montgomery County portion of the Takoma/Langley Crossroads Sector Plan includes the area in Takoma Park from University Boulevard to just south of New Hampshire Avenue, from Carroll Avenue to just east of Pollo Campero.  The City of Takoma Park completed thier review of the plan in July 2009.  The Plan is now under review by the Planning Board.  It is expected to be transmitted to the Montgomery County Council in September 2010.

View the Montgomery County Planning Department's website on the plan.

Prince George's County

The Prince George's County Takoma/Langley Crossroads Sector Plan area includes Langley Park, which is north of University Boulevard and east of Pollo Campero.  This plan was discussed by the Prince George's County Council and Planning Board in the fall of 2009 and is expected to be adopted in 2010. 

View the Prince George's County Planning Department's website on the plan.

Takoma Park Master Plan

The Takoma Park Master Plan was adopted in December 2000.  It is the comprehensive plan for the City of Takoma Park and provides guidance for public and private investment.

Prince George's County General Plan

This plan creates a framework for development in Prince George's County and may be viewed online.

International Corridor Community Legacy Plan 2003

This document is an action plan to strengthen the International Corridor along University Boulevard at the northern end of the New Ave Corridor.  It was developed as a joint outreach project between Montgomery and Prince George's Counties and the City of Takoma Park.  You may read it online.