REGIONAL TRANSIT CENTER
Moderate density employment centers , often anchored by an institutional use. Transit service is important but not the focus of the economic activity. Housing and retail uses are secondary but key to creating an active, walkable environment that is attractive to employers and employees.
2. Regional Employment Center
Classification
• Greenbelt Metro
• College Park/UM / M Square Purple Line Metro
Names
The recommended jobs-tohousehold ratio 6 to 1 household or greater.
Mix of office, flex-space, and/ or industrial uses with supporting retail and residential.
Desired Land Use
Mid Rise (avg. 100 DU/ acre), Low-rise apartments (avg. 55 DU/acre) and townhouses (avg. 30 DU/ acre)
Desired Housing Mix
Metrorail with additional supporting transit (light rail, WMATA and The Bus) and shuttle services
Transportation and Transit System Function
3-12
Building Height (in stories)
Target NET Residential Density for New Development for one-half mile (DU/Acre)
2-3.5
Target NET FAR
See revised Land Use element in Attachment B of Planning Board Resolution No.14-10
Land Use
85