1. District 2: The Northern Gateway Networking Breakfast Dec. 15, 2016
Good evening. Thank you for joining me tonight. My name is Deni Taveras, I am the District 2 representative on the Prince George’s County Council. I would like to recognize some of the special guests and county agencies that are here with us tonight.
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Council Member Deni Taveras
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@PGCMDeniTaveras

2. Community and Economic Development
Prince George’s Plaza
Transit District Development Plan
Innovative Density Program
Gateway Arts District
Northern Gateway to Prince George’s County
Building the “Welcome Sign” and Blight Removal
Celebrating Historical and Cultural Landmarks
Fostering Identity, Connectivity, and Inter-generational Public Spaces
In District 2, there is a lot of opportunity and progress that has been made, including in the following areas:
Prince George’s Plaza, which incudes the
Transit District Development Plan and an
Innovative Density Program
Gateway Arts District, which has used the art designation to generate a positive economic impact and build a stronger community identity
However, we are here this morning to focus on the Northern Gateway:
Northern Gateway includes the areas of Adelphi, Avondale, Brookside Manor, Carole Highlands, Chillum Manor, Chillum, Green Meadows, Langley Park, Lewisdale, and University Garden.
While we are the entryway into the County, we need to work on:
Building the “Welcome Sign” and Blight Removal
Celebrating Our Historical and Cultural Landmarks, and
Fostering a Shared Identity, Connectivity, and Multi-Generational Public Spaces

3. Northern Gateway: Potential for Community Revitalization
1. Studio 3807
2. Avondale Overlook
3. DILA Granite Fabricator
4. Pyramid Atlantic
5. Kiplinger
6. West Hyattsville Metro Development
7. Art Works Now
8. Singer Building
9. The Artisan
10. Rainier Manor II
11. Net Zero Energy Townhomes

4. Highest Population Density in Prince George’s County

5. Largest Foreign Born Population

6. Silent Giant: $Billion Market
Households (#)
Income: Household Median ($)
Education: BA or More (%)
Nativity: Foreign Born (%)
Adelphi
978
66,316
21.2
43.5
Adelphi, Northeast
1,241
50,740
15.8
51.7
Adelphi-Langley Park
1,420
62,262
10.9
61.3
Avondale
1,421
60,202
24.1
28.4
Brookside Manor
1,281
51,189
23.2
60.4
Carole Highlands
1,177
58,447
25.5
54.5
Chillum Manor
1,145
53,354
10.6
54.0
Chillum, Northern
1,366
53,214
11.2
54.1
Chillum, Southern
2,218
61,268
15.0
32.7
Langley Park, Central
1,363
62,882
16.2
73.6
Langley Park, Eastern
1,806
55,873
3.9
62.4
Langley Park, Western
1,631
42,395
4.9
72.6
Lewisdale
1,028
58,068
27.3
University Garden
1,060
87,755
28.2
47.0
Northern Gateway
19,135
58,855
17.0
53.6

7. Northern Gateway Initiative: Discussing Shared Priorities
Connecting Communities
Improving the Formal Economy
Enhancing Government Services
Strengthening Families, Children, and Residents
Connecting Communities: Building relationships across county agencies, businesses, non-profit organizations, churches, and residents to facilitate collaborative revitalization efforts
Improving the Formal Economy: Supporting local businesses to increase job opportunity, household incomes, and the tax base
Enhancing Government Services: Connecting communities and improving the economy to decrease costs and increase revenues for enhanced public services
Strengthening Families: Community and economic development with better government services to support stronger and healthier families, children, and residents

8. Strengthening Code Enforcement
Applying Existing Rules on
Property Standards
Lawful Commercial Uses
Traffic and Pedestrian Safety
Curbstoning

9. Facilitating Strategic
Public-Private
Partnerships
Yet the private sector cannot do it alone and so we really have to foster:
Public-Private
Partnerships

10. County Investments: Infrastructure, Green Spaces & Safety
Street Lights and Traffic Signals:
$6.8 Million
Curb, Road, and Pedestrian
Safety Improvements: $21 Million
Green Street Improvements and Enhanced Trails: $7.5 Million
Parklawn Feasibility Study: $50,000
Infrastructure is also a priority area an we were able to add funds in several critical areas.
A few examples include:
Street Lights and Traffic Signals: $6.8 Million
Curb, Road, and Pedestrian Safety Improvements: $21 Million
Green Street Improvements and Enhanced Trails: $7.5 Million
Cross-jurisdiction Projects: $250,000

11. Transportation Projects
Purple Line
Bikeshare Feasibility Study
Takoma Park/Langley Park Transit Center
A critical part of the future for community and economic development is transportation and access.
So I am also focused on ensuring that these projects move forward and that we revitalize our transit areas.

12. Connecting Communities
But none of this can happen without active residents as partners, and so we have done a lot of work in community engagement as well.

13. Cleaning-Up Communities and Improving Quality of Life
New Litter Program: $2 Million
Aid to Seniors for Snow and
Litter Removal: $80,000
More Efficient Permitting, Inspections, and Enforcement (DPIE): $1.35 Million
It is also so important that we invest in cleaner communities and improving the quality of life in Prince George’s County.
Here are a few of the initiatives that the council was able to successfully push:
New Litter Program: $2 Million
Aid to Seniors for Snow and Litter Removal: $80,000
More Efficient Permitting, Inspections, and Enforcement (DPIE): $1.35 Million

14. Outreach and Education
Attending Community Meetings:
Civic Associations
School PTOs/PTAs
Business Associations
Senior Homes
Langley Park Transforming Neighborhood Initiative
Organizing Community Clean-ups and Inspection Tours
Coordinating Cross-Agency and Cross-Jurisdiction Partnerships
Call to Action: District 2 Pledge
Here are some of the community outreach efforts that we engage in:
Attend Community Meetings:
Civic Associations
School PTOs/PTAs
Business Associations
Senior Homes
Langley Park Transforming Neighborhood Initiative
Organize Community Clean-ups and Inspection Tours
Coordinate Cross-Agency and Cross-Jurisdiction Partnerships
Federal Agencies
State Agencies
Municipalities and Towns

15. Online Resources @PGCMDeniTaveras https://www.facebook.com/DeniTaveras
Download County Click App
Here are some on-line resources where you can stay connected: Please join me on Facebook and twitter!

16. Presentations by:
M-NCPPC
Neighborhood Design Center
Redevelopment Authority