Suitland Cultural Arts Implementation Strategy
Suitland Cultural Arts Implementation Strategy
The Future is Suitland Celebration: Building the Suitland Cultural Arts District
Join the Prince George’s County Planning Department and our agency partners for a community celebration showcasing upcoming and future projects in Suitland. Enjoy live entertainment, engaging visual art activities, shop with local artisans and food trucks, and explore placemaking and mixed-use development projects elevating the Suitland Road-Silver Hill Road corridor.
Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026
Time: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: Suitland Community Center, 5600 Regency Lane, Forestville, MD 20747 (Rain Location: Event will move indoors to the Suitland Community Center’s gym).
Attendees can enjoy:
- Short presentations on the Suitland Cultural Arts Strategy, Creative Suitland Redevelopment, and Towne Square at Suitland Federal Center
- DJ
- Live Music by Symphony Kids of the Prince George’s Philharmonic
- Dance Performances by Rare Jewelz and Shay Dance Fierce
- Spoken Word
- Tie Dyeing with Arts on a Roll
- Interactive Art Activities
- Art Market featuring 20+ vendors
- Local Food Trucks
- Giveaways
This event is free to attend and open to the public. Registration is not required, but it will help us anticipate attendance.
Register at: pgplan.org/suitland-celebration
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Hear from Past Charrette Participants
Suitland Cultural Arts Interviews – February 8, 2025
Suitland Sketches
Renderings and Sketches
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
Special Program Management Coordinator
PHONE: 301-952-3134
EMAIL: vanessa.akins@ppd.mncppc.org
