Suitland Cultural Arts Implementation Strategy
Community Design Charette — February 6-8, 2025
How do we want our community spaces to be experienced?
Join us for a fast-paced, collaborative workshop where participants work intensively to develop innovative solutions that will shape the Cultural Arts Implementation Strategy in Suitland, MD.
When:
- Open House and Community Engagement
Thursday, February 6, 2025
6 – 6:30 p.m. Open House
6:30 – 8 p.m. Presentation and Discussion - Studio Open House
Friday, February 7, 2025
3 – 5 p.m. - Open House & Recommendations Unveiling
Saturday, February 8, 2025
10 a.m. – Noon
Where:
- Suitland Community Center
5600 Regency Ln, Forestville, MD 20747
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The Suitland Cultural Arts Implementation Strategy will build upon the Prince George’s County Cultural Arts Study. Its primary objective is to identify ideal locations for creative placemaking. The Strategy will also craft conceptual designs tailored to each location’s unique characteristics and community needs.
To ensure the success of these recommendations, the Strategy will analyze each proposal, identifying any barriers to implementation while also assessing their connections to local neighborhoods and available resources. This approach aims to address existing challenges and leverage assets to maximize impact.
Moreover, the Strategy will actively engage community members and stakeholders through a series of stakeholder interviews and design workshops. These workshops serve as platforms for education, enlightening participants about the principles of placemaking and the power of cultural arts in fostering vibrant communities.
In addition to conceptualizing these improvements, the Strategy will develop a maintenance plan. This plan will outline strategies for the upkeep and utilization of the proposed improvements, ensuring their sustained benefits for the community over time.
Contact Us
Vanessa C. Akins
Special Program Management Coordinator
PHONE: 301-952-3134
EMAIL: vanessa.akins@ppd.mncppc.org