Silver Spring Master Plans
North and West Silver Spring East Silver Spring Central Business District Takoma Park
Demographics • • • • • •
Population – 35,680 Average age – 36.7 Work location – 40.6% in Montgomery County Average commute – 30.3 min’s Median household income – 62,440 Tenure – 49% rental
North and West Silver Spring
Intent - to preserve the existing residential character and to reinforce the many desirable features of the area North Silver Spring - 940 acres - 8,500 persons / 3,405 households - predominantly single family detached West Silver Spring - 445 Acres - 10,095 persons/4,405 households - nearly 75% of d.u.’s are multi-family
Preserve existing residential character and reinforce desirable features
Improvements to the access, appearance and overall economic health of commercial centers
National Park Seminary Historic District 32 Acre Development - 219 homes - market rate/affordable -Maintain and restore the District’s historic integrity including buildings, and the character of the open space - limit impacts on environmentally sensitive areas and provide for private conservation easements or public ownership -Consider, where compatible public access to building with public/quasi public uses -Minimize traffic and environmental impact on existing community - Provide trail connections as recommended
Montgomery Hills Commercial Area -Located along Georgia Avenue between the Beltway and 16th Street Recommendations -Transform Georgia Avenue into a landscaped urban boulevard - remove the reversible land/install center media -Provide for 7-8 lanes -Provide for evening peak period left turns from northbound Georgia avenue -Implement local circulation and parking improvements
Accommodate local and regional traffic, provide safe pedestrian access and protect neighborhoods from traffic impacts
Essential elements of community life establish neighborhood identity and provide valuable services and programs
Land Use
Zoning
Silver Spring CBD Master Plan Intent - to create a thriving downtown area that is supported by -New zoning initiatives designed to encourage redevelopment -Market-oriented projects and recommendations -Mixed-use community with activating uses -Attractive, upgraded urban environment -Public/private partnerships
Revitalization Areas -Corridors and Gateways -Regional routes for commuter and visitors to Silver Spring – transformed into Urban Boulevards
-The Core Traditional retail center of Downtown– recreate as the center of Downtown Silver Spring
-Ripley District - focal point of revitalizing the west side of Georgia Avenue – encourage transit oriented development
-Fenton Village - local neighborhood retail center – encourage redevelopment as a pedestrian friendly community of housing, shops and upgraded physical environment
-South Silver Spring - revitalized gateway – encourage new economic activity and expansion of Montgomery College
Plan envisions a downtown serving both local community and a broader market
Balance the needs of commuter and local traffic and maximize investment in transit infrastructure
Continue role as an employment center while offering new retail development with a mix of businesses
Create a mix of housing choices supported by public amenities, shops, employment and transit
Civic facilities as partners, drawing people downtown and creating opportunities for economic and social connections
Create a comprehensive system of open spaces that provide economic, environmental and aesthetic benefits
Development of active streets and sidewalks, supporting activity and creating a setting for community
Proposed Land Use
Proposed Zoning
East Silver Spring Master Plan
Intent – preservation of existing residential character/reinforcement of desirable features
Preserve existing residential character, encourage neighborhood reinvestment and enhance quality of life
Improve commercial centers to better serve the needs of local residents and visitors
Support community facilities and protect environmental resources
Provide safe, pleasant and convenient pedestrian access while accommodating local and regional traffic
Proposed Land Use
Proposed Zoning
Takoma Park Master Plan Intent – to preserve the existing residential character and reinforce the many desirable features of Takoma Park neighborhoods
Preserve existing residential character, encourage neighborhood reinvestment and enhance quality of life
Improve commercial centers to better serve needs of residents and visitors
Support public amenities and facilities and protect environmental resources
Accommodate local and regional traffic while providing safe, pleasant and convenient pedestrian and bicycle access
Proposed Land Use
Proposed Zoning