The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission Takoma / Langley Crossroads Urban Form Scenarios Open House and Presentation June 12, 2008 ENGLISH VERSION

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission Today’s Meeting Present several possible future urban forms Show how each addresses key project goals Get your reactions

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission Tomorrow’s Takoma/Langley Crossroads More urban and sustainable Improved local economy Promote International Corridor and culture Increased housing choices More pedestrian friendly Safer, cleaner and greener More community and recreation spaces

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission TOD Transit Oriented Development (TOD) a key strategy Uses future stations as redevelopment focus

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission Transit vs. Auto Oriented Design Transit oriented concentrates and mixes uses [Tomorrow] Auto oriented focuses on cars and separates uses [Today] Transit-Oriented Design Automobile -Oriented Design Park & Ride Bus Transit Station

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission How Do We Get There? Promote mixed use around the future transit stops

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission How Do We Get There? Create more lively and pedestrian friendly commercial areas. Not ThisThis

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission How Do We Get There? Increase housing opportunities without losing affordable choices (no net loss)

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission How Do We Get There? Make pedestrian routes – direct – attractive – safe Increase green, recreational and community spaces

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission Role of Scenarios Scenario = one possible way to plan future changes for Takoma/ Langley Each scenario meets key project goals in different ways

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission Role of Scenarios Scenarios are NOT choices we need to make now. They ARE ways to begin thinking about physical solutions for today’s problems Eventual level of detail (Sample)

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission Value of Scenarios Urban forms provide coordinating framework for future decisions

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission Three Possibilities Tonight presents three different frameworks – Green Links – Paired Couplets – Urban Boulevards Green LinksPaired ConnectorsUrban Boulevards

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission Three Possibilities Each has its own foundation concept Framework details and specific land uses to be determined later Tonight, we want your views on pros and cons of each concept Green LinksPaired ConnectorsUrban Boulevards

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission Green Links: Basic Concept Highlights Uses green space as key organizing tool Radial green streets Better links to nearby stream valleys

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission Green Links: Open Space Highlights Green setting and connections for key landmarks Incorporates power line right of way into network

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission Green Links: Street Treatments Variety of Green Links are possible

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission Paired Connectors: Basic Concept Highlights Better alignment of intersection Narrower roads, one- way flows, fewer turns, reduced volumes Safer for pedestrians More properties with high visibility frontage linked to transit nodes

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission Paired Connectors : Open Space Highlights Large open spaces Large central park Smaller plazas Green urban streets

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission Paired Connectors : Open Space Open Spaces are more formal Central park provides main focus between University pairs Small durable urban landmarks such as plazas throughout

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission Urban Boulevards: Basic Concept Highlights Grade separated intersection - New Hampshire passes under University Heavily landscaped main roads Active streets with city-like features Redesigned Intersection

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission Urban Boulevards: Open Space Highlights Network similar to Green Links Radial streets from Mansion Strong civic core within large green spaces

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission Urban Boulevards: Street Treatments Formalized urban streets Many on-street activities Tight relationships of buildings and streets

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission Next Steps Use tonight’s comments on pros and cons to refine the concepts Apply more detailed potential land uses Determine implementation Issues

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission Contacts Aldea Douglas Planner Coordinator Prince George’s County Planning Department M-NCPPC, Community Planning North Division Governor Oden Bowie Drive Upper Marlboro, MD Web Address: Hotline: (English and en Espanol available) Melissa Williams Senior Planner Montgomery County Planning Department M-NCPPC, Community Based Planning Division 8787 Georgia Ave, Room 300 Silver Spring, MD Ilona Blanchard, Community Development Coordinator Community Development Coordinator City of Takoma Park 7500 Maple Avenue Takoma Park, MD tel: (301)

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission Thank you Muchas gracias