Public Space Management Plan
On November 29, 2023, the City Council unanimously adopted the Takoma Park Public Space Management Plan. The Plan provides integrated guidance on how public space is used and maintained in Takoma Park, with a special focus on data-driven and equity-infused decision-making. Public space, as defined in the Plan, includes City-owned properties that are accessible to everyone all residents and visitors to the City.
The Plan reflects five years of work, over 30 community engagement touchpoints to gather feedback from hundreds of residents, and hours of work from both City staff and outside consultants.
Public Space Management Plan (Adopted 11/29/2023)
Community Outreach and Engagement
- November 29, 2023 – City Council Voting Session (ADOPTED)
- October 18, 2023 – City Council Draft Presentation to City Council
- September 27, 2023 – In-Person Project Evaluation Scorecard Exploration Session
- July 19, 2023 – Public Review Draft Presentation to City Council
- September 14, 2022 – First Draft Presentation to City Council
- August 23, 2022 – Public Space Community Meeting (Rough First Draft revealed)
- June 27th, 2022 – Public Space Community Meeting
- May – June, 2022 – Supplemental Focus Groups (Youth, Multi-Family Building Residents, Cross-Departmental City Staff)
- October, 2021 – Public Space Values Workshop Series
- Fall/Winter 2020 – Public Space Management Plan Survey
- July 29, 2020 – City Council Presentation re: Park Quality, Proximity, and Race Analysis
- Summer 2020 – Assessment of Park Quality, Proximity, and Race
Project Lead & Contact Info
Rosalind Grigsby
Community Development Manager
Housing and Community Development
Phone: 301-891-7119
Email: planning@takomaparkmd.gov
Quicklinks
- Planning and Community Development
- Bikeways Program
- Bus Stop Improvements
- Maple Avenue Connectivity Project
- Metropolitan Branch Trail Upgrade
- Minor Master Plan Amendment
- New Ave Bikeway
- Public Space Management Plan
- Safe Routes to School
- We Belong Here: The Takoma Park Equity Walk
Project Timeline
- November 29, 2023
City Council Voting Session – ADOPTED - October 18, 2023
City Council Work Session - August-October 2023
Plan re-introduction tour - July 19, 2023
City Council work sessions
- Spring 2023
Final drafting of the plan - September 14, 2022
Council presentation and community feedback on semifinal draft - August to September 2022
Development of semifinal draft recommendations and community feedback process - August 23, 2022
Community Meeting to Review Preliminary Draft of the Plan - June 27, 2022
Introductory Community Meeting - May to June 2022
CHPlanning begins planning process; examines existing work and conducts new background research - January 2022
Release Request for Proposals (link) for a consulting firm to complete PSMP - October 2021
Public Space Values Workshop series
- March 2021
Streetscape Manual Update with Webmap (PDF)
- March 2021
Public Space Management Plan Survey Results (PDF) - Fall 2020
Community On-line Survey
- July 2020
Park Quality and Proximity Study
- January 22, 2020
Council Work Session Reviews Scope of Work, Draft Goals, and Timeline for Public Space Management Plan (PDF) - Fall 2019
Municipal Parks Inventory (Web Map)
- November 2018
Council Reviews Scope of Work for Public Space Management Plan (PDF) - November 14, 2018
Council Work Session on the Review of Scope of Work for Public Lands Management Plan (PDF) - July 20, 2016
Resolution Adopting the Takoma Park Streetscape Manual (PDF) - March 3, 2015
Council Discussion of Public Land and Open Space Management Planning (PDF)
Research Documents and Links
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| 1994-12-12 | 1994 Open Space Plan |
| 2000-01-07 | 2000 Open Space Plan Amendment |
| 2016-04-01 | City Parks Amenities Inventory |
| 2020-07-29 | Park Quality and Proximity in Takoma Park, MD |
| 2020-07-29 | Park Inventory in the City of Takoma Park, MD |
| 2021-04-28 | Streetscape Manual 2021 |
| 2021-01-15 | Streetscape Manual Webmap |
| 2021-01-21 | CDC's Social Vulnerability Index (SVI) |
| 2020-07-29 | Walk Time to Active Parks in the City of Takoma Park, MD |
| 2020-12-15 | Assessment of Park Quality, Proximity and Race in Takoma Park |
| 2021-03-02 | Public Space Management Plan Survey Results (Summary) |
| 2021-09-14 | Dorothy Woods - City Attorney Review of Declaration of Covenants |
| 2020-11-15 | Community Survey Results for Closure of Laurel Avenue |
