Multiple planning efforts are currently underway or have been recently completed in Subregion Four. Some of these projects are studies and others are area plans. The studies will be important resources and are intended to help residents, stakeholders, and planners throughout the planning process. Sector Plans are designed to address small and specific areas. Other ongoing sector plans may be included in some fashion into the Subregion Four Master Plan. These other plans referenced below are expected to be completed ahead of the Subregion Four Master Plan:

Transit District Plans
Capitol Heights New Carrollton


Sector Plans
Landover Gateway Marlboro Pike


Planning Studies
Central Avenue Transit-Oriented Development Corridor Development Strategy


Landover Gateway Sector Plan
Next Milestone: Permission to Print Preliminary Plan December 2008

The Landover Gateway Sector Plan and SMA has been conducted to plan for the revitalization and redevelopment of the former Landover Mall site and to identify future uses. The plan will encourage quality economic development, identify needed transportation and pedestrian improvements and ensure efficient use of existing infrastructure and investment in and around the Landover Mall site. The plan will strive to fulfill the 2002 General Plan vision for the Developed Tier as a network of transit-supporting, mixed-use, sustainable pedestrian-oriented neighborhoods. Learn more about this plan by visiting the project’s website or contact Christine Osei at 301-952-3313.

Marlboro Pike Sector Plan
Next Milestone: Plan Initiation November 2007

The sector plan will evaluate the land use recommendations for the Marlboro Pike Corridor by setting forth comprehensive planning and zoning recommendations to implement a compact, vertical mixed-use, pedestrian- and transit-friendly form of development at appropriate locations. The plan will address abandoned and derelict structures that are a blighting influence to the community, redevelopment/revitalization opportunities, enhanced focal points for community activity, and other community issues that surface during the community workshops. The Marlboro Pike Sector Plan and SMA covers the four square mile area surrounding Marlboro Pike between the Washington, D.C. line and the Capital Beltway. To the north the sector is roughly defined by Emo Road, Walker Mill Road, the northern border of District Heights, and D’Arcy Road. The Southern boundary is Pennsylvania Avenue (MD 4). For more information about the Marlboro Pike Sector Plan, please contact Clara Fenwick at 301-780-2233.

Capitol Heights Transit District Development Plan
Next Milestone: Planning Board Vote to Adopt Plan, November 29, 2007

The goal of the Capitol Heights Transit District Development Plan (TDDP) is to provide for transit-oriented development (TOD) around the Capitol Heights Metrorail Station. Transit-oriented development is generally defined as development located within a ten-minute walk or one-half mile of a transit station. The Capitol Heights plan is intended to ensure that the development of land in the vicinity of the Metro station maximizes transit ridership, serves the economic and social goals of the area, and takes advantage of the unique development opportunities that multimodal public transportation provides. The plan boundaries were developed during a year-long community-based planning process that included community visioning workshops held in July and August 2005, a pre-charrette workshop held in October 2005, a community planning charrette held in November 2005, and a post-charrette meeting held in January 2006. For more information about this project contact Bill Washburn at 301-952-3166.

New Carrollton Transit District Development Plan
Next Milestone: Plan Initiation November 2007

The New Carrolton Transit District Development Plan (TDDP) aims to provide for transit-oriented development (TOD) around the New Carrollton Metrorail Station. The plan will seek to implement the county’s 2002 General Plan for designated Centers. The plan is intended to ensure that future and existing development in the vicinity of the metro station maximizes transit ridership, serves the economic and social goals of the area, and takes advantage of the unique development opportunities that multimodal public transportation provides. M-NCPPC held an internal charrette in October 2007 to solicit input from key stakeholders, WMATA, MDOT, and DPW&T on plans for investment and potential development scenarios for the New Carrollton Metro area.

M-NCPPC is coordinating with Councilmember Eric Olson’s staff to schedule two community workshops to be held on December 5 and 6, 2007. The first workshop will solicit public input on the planning area. The second workshop will solicit public input on how the plan will impact the MD 450 corridor between MD 295 and I-95/I-495. Particular attention will be placed on the gateway area at the intersection of MD 450 and MD 410. For more information about this project contact Bill Washburn at 301-952-3166.

Central Avenue Transit-Oriented Development Corridor Development Strategy
Study Completed in 2006

The purpose of the Central Avenue TOD Corridor Development Strategy was to create a comprehensive development approach to best:

1. Take advantage of its location and transportation resources;
2. Provide opportunities to unify and strengthen the corridor’s identity;
3. Create attractive pedestrian-and transit-oriented places; and
4. Facilitate public facilities financing and timely construction.

The study was a joint effort between the Prince George’s County Planning Department of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), the Prince George’s County Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPW&T), the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT), the State Highway Administration (SHA), the District of Columbia Department of Transportation (DDOT), the City of Seat Pleasant, and the Town of Capitol Heights. To download a copy of this plan click here or to learn more about this study contact Bill Washburn at 301-952-3166.