Central U.S. 1 Neighborhood Compatibility Study
Upcoming Community Engagement Workshops and Survey
The Prince George’s Planning Department is kicking off a series of community engagement workshops and a survey to assess the compatibility of the 2022 Zoning Ordinance with desired land use.
The Neighborhood Compatibility Study will analyze development activity, land use patterns, economic threats, challenges and opportunities, environmental considerations, flooding, traffic, and community perspectives on the future growth of impacted neighborhoods within the study area.
We invite you to join one or both dual-language workshops (presented in English and Spanish), while you enjoy refreshments, ask questions, and discuss challenges and opportunities for future development in the study area. View/download the event flyer.
Dates:
September 17, 2024, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
September 19, 2024, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Location:
Chinese Bible Church, 9618 Autoville Drive, College Park, MD
We’d like to hear from you! Take the Central US 1 survey, available in both English and in Spanish
Please submit your responses before the survey closes. Also, please spread the word and share the survey link with your neighbors, relatives, colleagues, and other stakeholders who live, work, or play in the study area.
In December 2023, the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission released the Central U.S. 1 Neighborhood Compatibility solicitation for consulting services to assist in the development of the study. The closing date for this solicitation was January 19, 2024.
The Commission entered into a contract on March 22, 2024, with Design Collective Inc., who, over a ten-month period beginning May 2024, will develop the study working with the Prince George’s County Planning Department, residents, and key stakeholders.
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The Central U.S. 1 Neighborhood Compatibility Study focuses on the Autoville/Cherry Hill Road area, Hollywood Commercial District, and certain parcels along the Central U.S. 1 corridor. This subsection is between the Capital Beltway and Cherokee Street.
The purpose of this study is to;
- Evaluate the compatibility of the 2022 Zoning Code with desired land uses and its impact on economic growth, housing stability, and environmental sustainability in the North College Park area.
- Analyze development activity, existing land use patterns, economic threats and opportunities, environmental and traffic issues, and community perspectives about the future growth of impacted neighborhoods, particularly along the Route 1/Baltimore Ave corridor, North Autoville Drive, and Hollywood Commercial District.
- Provide development scenarios for select properties per their current zoning designation and assess the compatibility of potential development with the collective vision of the community, market trends, infrastructure, environmental capacity, and the General Plan.
- Make recommendations for land uses and development patterns compatible with both future growth and the existing character of neighborhoods in the study area.
- Recommend infrastructure improvements, strategies that bolster economic growth, urban design interventions that enhance walkability, and environmental protection strategies.
Contact Us
Vanessa C. Akins
Special Program Management Coordinator
PHONE: 301-952-3134
EMAIL: vanessa.akins@ppd.mncppc.org
