This study generally focuses on commercial and residential properties located along the three-mile segment of Annapolis Road (MD 450) located between the Baltimore-Washington Parkway and the Capital Beltway.

• Interviewed three finalist respondents to RFP #P23-185 and selected consultant firm to conduct the study.

• Executed final contract May 2003; consultants initiated work June 2003

• Consultants evaluate area, begin preliminary assessment of issues, and begin community outreach to Bladensburg, Cheverly, Landover Hills, and New Carrollton areas. (June 2003)

• Consultants continue community outreach (stakeholder interviews); hold initial community meeting to present initial issues assessment and solicit community response.

• First community workshop held to present initial findings and solicit community input on existing conditions, corridor assets, liabilities, and issues. (Workshop held July 23, 2003)

• Second community meeting to review market findings and preliminary development strategy, and to solicit community feedback. (Workshop held September 3, 2003)
  

• Final community meeting held to solicit input for final report. (Workshop held October 9, 2003)
  
• Consultants prepare draft report including assessment of issues, development opportunities and constraints, economic development strategies, and proposed implementation steps. (Draft report submitted October 14-15, 2003)
  
• Consultants complete study and submit final report. (Final report submitted November 15, 2003)
  
• Consultants make final presentation to Planning Board and District Council. (Planning Board presentation made on December 4, 2003. Presentation to the District Council is scheduled for February 18, 2004.)

March 2004
The Annapolis Road Corridor Study has been completed. Final presentation of the study report was made before the District Council (Planning, Zoning & Economic Development Committee) on February 18, 2004. M-NCPPC will continue to coordinate with other public agencies, elected officials, and civic organizations in conducting follow-up planning designed to help implement the strategies and other public/private actions recommended in the report.

February 2004
The Annapolis Road Corridor Study will be presented to the District Council on February 18, 2004. This event will mark M-NCPPC’s completion of the Annapolis Road Corridor Study project.

January 2004
Staff is currently coordinating with District Council staff to schedule a date for final presentation of the Annapolis Road Corridor Study before the Council. The report is tentatively expected to be presented to the District Council in February 2004.

For more information, please contact
William Washburn, 301-952-3166, william.washburn@ppd.mncppc.org
John Funk, 301-952-4392, john.funk@ppd.mncppc.org