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Bi‐County Planning Team Montgomery County
Prince George’s CountyPrince George s County
City of Takoma Park
“The Goal is to achieveThe Goal is to achievea Transit-Oriented,
pedestrian-friendly Communitythat Celebrates and
builds upon the cultural Diversity of the Crossroads community.”Crossroads community.
TLC Sector Plan Team
Cultural DiversityCultural Diversity
Size ‐ 573.4 acres
Population – 17, 457
3 out of 5 foreign born
50% speak Spanish as first language
Total Housing Units – 5,452
Total Households – 5, 264
Average Household Size – 3.31
GoalsGoals
Land Use
Environmental Infrastructure/Open Space
Transportation System
U b D iUrban Design
Community Facilities /Quality of Life
Land UseLand Use
E i ti T it O i t d D iExisting Transit Oriented Design
Transportation S stemTransportation System Purple Line
T it C tTransit Center
Pedestrian Pathways
Bike Paths
Trails
Transportation S stemTransportation System Purple Line
T it C tTransit Center
Pedestrian Pathways
Bike Paths
Trails
Transportation S stemTransportation System Purple Line
T it C tTransit Center
Pedestrian Pathways
Bike Paths
Trails
Transportation S stemTransportation System Purple Line
T it C tTransit Center
Pedestrian Pathways
Bike Paths
Trails
Transportation S stemTransportation System Purple Line
T it C tTransit Center
Pedestrian Pathways
Bike Paths
Trails
Transportation S stemTransportation System
Pedestrian Safety and Mobility Study 2007
Urban DesignUrban Design
TOD t P l Li StTOD at Purple Line Stops
Improve Connections to Parks and Open Space
Improved Pedestrian Access
Increased Densityy
Design Gateways Areas
Community Facilities /Quality of LifeCommunity Facilities /Quality of Life
G th i SGathering Space
Attractive Streetscape
Active Retail Center
Strong CommunityStrong Community Institutions
Safe and SecureSafe and Secure
En ironmentalEnvironmental
G I f t tGreen Infrastructure
Energy Efficiency/Air Quality
Stewardship of Water
Urban Forestry
Open Space
Great PlaceGreat Place
SustainableSustainable
Affordable
Walkable
Green
SafeSafe
P j Ti blProject Timetable Joint County Procedures Pre‐Planning
•Consultant Selection I iti l C it O t h
Spring – Summer 2007
•Initial Community Outreach •Building Background Information •Establishing Resource Team
l iPlanning •Authorization/Initiation •Preparation of the Preliminary Plan •Permission to Print •Public Hearing #1
January 2008 January – October 2008 November 2008 February 2009•Public Hearing #1
•PB Adoption/Endorsement February 2009 May 2009
Prince George’s County District Council Public Hearing #2 District Council Approval
September 2009 November 2009 January 2010District Council Approval January 2010
Montgomery County Executive Fiscal Analysis County Council Public Hearing County Council Approval
July 2009 September 2009 January 2010
Full Commission Adoption of the Plan March 2010
Initiate SMA Process January/February 2010
Save the Date
June 24th ‐26th – Design Work Sessions
July 17th – Community meetingJuly 17 Community meeting