GLENMONT COMMUNITY VISIONING
WORKSHOP #1
February 4, 2012
AGENDA
Project Background and Sector Plan Process Glenmont Today Glenmont Tomorrow: Opportunities Defining a Vision for Glenmont: The Process Todays Agenda
GLENMONT SECTOR PLAN
GLENMONT SECTOR PLAN
GLENMONT SECTOR PLAN
Community Visioning Workshop PlanningStaff Workshop PlanningStaff Analyses
Preliminary Recommendations
Pla n Bo ning Gu ar ida d nc e
PLBOARD/ COMMUNITY
Public Hearing Draft
STAFFDRAFT PUBLICHEARING
ity un k mm c Co edba Fe
Planning Board Work Sessions
PLANNING BOARD DRAFT
GLENMONT SECTOR PLAN
Community Visioning Workshop PlanningStaff Workshop PlanningStaff Analyses
Preliminary Recommendations
Pla n Bo ning Gu ar ida d nc e
PLBOARD/ COMMUNITY
Public Hearing Draft
STAFFDRAFT PUBLICHEARING
ity un k mm c Co edba Fe
Planning Board Work Sessions
PLANNING BOARD DRAFT
GLENMONT SECTOR PLAN Project Schedule
January26 February4 February22 March2012 April2012 June2012 September2012 October December2012 ScopeofWork CommunityWorkshop#1 CommunityWorkshop#2 CommunityWorkshop#3 DraftRecommendations CommunityMeeting StaffDraft CommunityMeeting PlanningBoardPublicHearing PlanningBoardWorkSessions PlanningBoardDraft
GLENMONT SECTOR PLAN
1997 Glenmont Sector Plan
Glenmont Village Center Mixed-Use Development Georgia Avenue Enhanced Boulevard Pedestrian and Bike Friendly Interconnected Street System Glenmont Neighborhoods Stable Residential Neighborhoods Environmental Features as amenities Interconnected Bike and Ped. System
GLENMONT SECTOR PLAN 1997 Glenmont Sector Plan SF, Detach SF, Attach Multifamily TOTAL Units 1266 162 1673 3101
TOTAL COMMERCIAL Leased space 213,375 SF
GLENMONT SECTOR PLAN
WMATA Triangle Privacy World Rezoning Application Georgia Avenue/Randolph Road Interchange Countywide Rapid Bus Service WMATA Station Access Study
GLENMONT SECTOR PLAN
WMATA Triangle Privacy World Rezoning Application Georgia Avenue/Randolph Road Interchange Countywide Rapid Bus Service WMATA Station Access Study
GLENMONT SECTOR PLAN
WMATA Triangle Privacy World Rezoning Application Georgia Avenue/Randolph Road Interchange Countywide Rapid Bus Service WMATA Station Access Study
GLENMONT SECTOR PLAN
WMATA Triangle Privacy World Rezoning Application Georgia Avenue/Randolph Road Interchange Countywide Rapid Bus Service WMATA Station Access Study
PURPOSE OF TODAYS WORKSHOP Identify issues and challenges Identify strengths and opportunities Ask questions, get answers Brainstorm about possibilities Begin to develop a vision for Glenmont Have fun and share ideas with others!
The vision developed through the community visioning workshops will guide the Sector Plan update.
GLENMONT TODAY
GLENMONT TODAY
Site Tour and Analysis
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GLENMONT TODAY
Strengths
GLENMONT TODAY
Strengths
GLENMONT TODAY
Strengths
GLENMONT TODAY
Strengths
GLENMONT TODAY
Strengths
GLENMONT TODAY
New public investments
Strengths
New fire station Metro garage
Georgia Avenue Randolph Road interchange
GLENMONT TODAY
Strengths include: Transportation connections: - Metro and bus - Major roadways Open space resources Businesses: anchors and local businesses Public facilities Diversity of housing and people Affordable housing stock Recent public investments
Strengths
GLENMONT TODAY
Challenges
GLENMONT TODAY
Challenges
GLENMONT TODAY
Challenges
GLENMONT TODAY
Challenges
GLENMONT TODAY
Challenges
GLENMONT TODAY
Challenges include: Difficult pedestrian environment Poor aesthetics / visual quality Fragmented property ownership Traffic congestion Cut-through traffic Crime / safety concerns, real or perceived
Challenges
GLENMONT TOMORROW
Opportunities
GLENMONT TOMORROW
Opportunities
GLENMONT TOMORROW
Mix of uses concentrated within to mile of a transit station to support and maximize transit service Walkable neighborhoods with safe and comfortable pedestrian environment Higher densities near transit Efficient transportation options (transit, walk, bike, drive) Opportunities for more retail options and a greater diversity of housing
Transit-Oriented Development (TOD)
GLENMONT TOMORROW
Transit-Oriented Development (TOD)
GLENMONT TOMORROW
Benefits of TOD include: Synergy between land use and transportation Improved access to jobs, economic opportunity and services Reduced reliance on automobile Lower transportation costs Increased and/or sustained property values Increased transit ridership and revenue Stronger regional connections
Transit-Oriented Development (TOD)
GLENMONT TOMORROW
Redevelopment Opportunities
GLENMONT TOMORROW
Pedestrian Environment Bicycle Facilities
GLENMONT TOMORROW
Pedestrian Environment Bicycle Facilities
GLENMONT TOMORROW
Pedestrian Environment Bicycle Facilities
GLENMONT TOMORROW
Civic Gathering Places
GLENMONT TOMORROW
Greening Opportunities
GLENMONT TOMORROW
Gateways / Signature Landmarks
GLENMONT TOMORROW
Opportunities include: Transit-oriented development Redevelopment: - Shopping Center - Privacy World property Improved pedestrian and bicycle circulation Civic gathering places Greening Gateways and landmarks Diversity of housing
Opportunities
DEFINING A VISION FOR GLENMONT
The Process
NEXT STEPS Develop vision / illustrative concepts Community Visioning Workshop #2 (Feb. 22) - Refine preferred concepts Community Visioning Workshop #3 (March) - Present final vision / illustrative concept
NEXTSTEPS
COMMUNITY WORKSHOP #2 Wednesday, February 22 7:00 pm 9:00 pm
Saddlebrook Training Room/Park Police Headquarters 12751 Layhill Road, Silver Spring
QUESTIONS?
Michael Brown Senior Planner, M-NCPPC (301) 495-4566 [email protected]
TODAYS AGENDA
TODAYS AGENDA
Group Discussions Small Group Presentations Summarizing What We Discussed Next Steps / Adjourn
10:1511:15 11:1511:50 11:5012:15 12:1512:30
SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
1. What do you love about Glenmont and would not want to change? 2. What are the three most pressing issues in Glenmont today? 3. How can Glenmont take advantage of its Metro station (and the possible introduction of Bus Rapid Transit)? 4. What kinds of changes would you like to see at the Glenmont Shopping Center? 5. What other changes are needed in Glenmont regardless of what occurs at the Shopping Center? 6. The vision for Glenmont in the 1997 Sector Plan was:
The Glenmont of the future will be a transit-oriented area. A compact mixed-use center will be the focus of community activity and will establish a sense of place. New development will be concentrated around the new Metro station. Existing neighborhoods with single-family homes surrounding the new development will be preserved and protected.
Is this vision still valid for Glenmont? If not, how would you update it?
IN SUMMARY How do you think people outside of Glenmont view this area? What should Glenmonts image/identity be in the future? Any additional questions or comments?
Please complete and return your comment sheet on your way out. Thank you!
QUESTIONS?
Michael Brown Senior Planner, M-NCPPC (301) 495-4566 [email protected]
