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Takoma Park Minor Master Plan

Before moving to White Oak in 2019, the Washington Adventist Hospital was one of the largest employers in Takoma Park and contributed to the community for over 100 years. Now Montgomery Planning (M-NCPPC), in partnership with the City of Takoma Park, has the unique opportunity to revisit the area and update related portions of the 2000 Takoma Park Master Plan with the Takoma Park Minor Master Plan Amendment.

The Takoma Park Minor Master Plan Amendment will re-envision the Washington Adventist Hospital and University campuses, the Erie Center, and the area along Maple Avenue. The planning team will work with community members throughout the planning process to create a guiding roadmap for the development and community resources this area will be able to provide over the coming years.

Current Status

Montgomery Planning staff, with the support the the City’s Planning Division, are wrapping up the first phase of the project, which explores the existing conditions of the project area. This includes assessing the history, quality, and availability of zoning, housing, transportation, open space, historic buildings and sites, and environmental issues, such as creek conservation and stormwater impacts.

***If you would like to host an informational meeting on the Minor Master Plan process for your friends, neighbors, community group, please send an email to takomaparkmma@montgomeryplanning.org.***

For full details on this initiative, including timelines, goals, and frequently asked questions, check out the updated County webpage.

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On September 30, 2021, the Montgomery County Planning Board approved the project boundary and scope of work for the Takoma Park Minor Master Plan.

Links & Notes

Takoma Park Minor Master Plan Amendment
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Montgomery County Planning Department and the City of Takoma Park

March 24, 2021: Montgomery Planning staff made a presentation to Council regarding the process and schedule for the Plan.
Council agenda item and meeting video (beginning at 18:54).

June 14, 2021: Montgomery Planning staff made a presentation to Council regarding draft scope of work and project boundaries. Council agenda item and meeting video.

July 7, 2021: City Planning staff made a presentation to City Council, and Council unanimously approved Resolution 2021-22 on the proposed boundary of the Minor Master Plan Amendment. Council agenda item and meeting video (beginning at 01:27:57).

September 30, 2021: The Montgomery County Planning Board approved the Minor Master Plan project boundary and scope of work. This formally kicks off the two-year Minor Master Plan process. Staff Report | Presentation

March 2022: The planning team presented the Existing Conditions of the plan area to the Takoma Park City Council (March 9), the community (March 29) and the Montgomery County Planning Board (March 31). Download the Existing Conditions presentation: English | አማርኛ | Español | Français.

Project Lead

Alex Freedman
Acting Planning & Development Manager
Phone: 301-891-7119
Email: alexanderf@takomaparkmd.gov

Quicklinks

Project Info

Completion date: September 2023
Takoma Park’s role in project: Partner with Montgomery Planning
Departments involved: Housing & Community Development

Budget & Funding Source

This initiative is part of the work plan for County and City planning staff. The only expected costs to the City will be minor expenses for outreach and public meetings.

Timeline

April – June, 2021
Scope of Work and Plan Area Boundary Report
July 7, 2021
Takoma Park City Council review and vote on draft scope and boundaries for study area
September 30, 2021
Takoma Montgomery Planning Board review and vote on draft scope and boundaries for study area
Fall 2021 – Spring 2022
Existing Conditions research and analysis
March 9, 2022
Existing Conditions Presentation to City Council
March 29, 2022
Existing Conditions Presentation to the Community (Zoom)
March 30, 2022
Existing Conditions Presentation to County Planning Board
Spring – Summer 2022
Visioning Phase and Development of Preliminary Recommendations
Summer – Fall 2022
Preparation of Working Draft Plan
Fall 2022
Planning Board Public Hearing
September 2022 – December 2022
Planning Board Work sessions
January 2023
County Council Public Hearing
February – May 2023
County Council Committees, Work sessions, Approved Plan
June 2023
Approved and Adopted Plan
July – September 2023
Sectional Map Amendments