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Come share your ideas!
Planning Board meetings are held on Thursdays in the County Council Hearing Room on the first floor of the County Administration Building.
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The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission has 229 playgrounds in Prince George's County, Maryland.
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Happy Spring!
The Prince George's County Planning Board and The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) are celebrating the arrival of Spring with a multitude of projects, programs and activities to benefit and enhance healthy lifestyles and communities for our County's residents! Our Prince George's County Planning Department continues to conduct a number of community planning initiatives designed to steadily move the County forward, including exciting public outreach activities like #IMAGINEBOWIE, a community event that engaged Bowie residents in envisioning a more sustainable community, and the East Riverdale and Beacon Heights multi-day community charrette, which secured resident and stakeholder feedback on a proposed new sector plan. And, don't forget to check out our Prince George's County Department of Parks and Recreation's outstanding roster of classes, camps, outdoor activities, arts performances, festivals and more - including a number of new, free walking and fitness programs for family members of all ages to enjoy. Visit us at
www.mncppc.org to find out about upcoming M-NCPPC planning and parks and recreation events around the county, and come out and join us this Spring!
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Prince George's County Planning Board Updates!
Prince George's County Planning Board Chairman,
Elizabeth M. Hewlett
recently received the "Wayne K. Curry Visionary Leadership Award" from the 100 Black Men of Prince George's County
during the organization's
5th Annual Community Brunch held on Saturday, April 16, 2016
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Chairman Hewlett received this distinguished honor for showing
extraordinary
leadership in business, government and non-profit/civic engagement. In bestowing the award,
The 100 Black Men of Prince George's County cited the Chairman's accomplishments and how she's diligently worked to advance Prince George's County's architecture, landscape, community design and business climate. Kudos to Chairman Hewlett!
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Get Ready To...STEP IT UP!
A new exercise and wellness campaign called, the
Step It Up! Family Fitness Club
kicks off on
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
at Oxon Hill Manor!
The purpose of The Step it Up! Family Fitness Club is to create a fun and friendly space for Prince George's County residents to work towards fitness goals together as we enjoy the scenic parks, tracks and trails of our County.
This effort is being coordinated by the Prince George's County Health Department and The Prince George's County Department of Parks and Recreation and supported by the County Executive's Office and other County agencies. It will consist of running and walking exercise sessions open to County residents and led by County leaders.
To REGISTER for the kick off event and learn more about the campaign, visit: http://bit.ly/1Nonk0V or click the flyer below.
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Stay Tuned!
IMAGINEBOWIE Celebration
On Tuesday, May 17, 2016 an IMAGINEBOWIE Celebration will take place at Bowie City Hall located at 15901 Excalibur Rd., Bowie, MD 20716. At the event, residents and stakeholders will not only celebrate the city's 100th anniversary, but also make a pledge to help their community and give final input on the City's Sustainability Plan that is currently in development. To stay up-to-date on details of the Bowie Sustainability Plan, visit: www.pgplanning.org/GreenBowie.htm.
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DRAFT MODULE 2: Neighborhood Compatibility, Streetscapes, Green Building, Transportation, and More
Discover Key Zoning Elements that Help Shape Our Neighborhoods
Have you ever wondered how neighborhoods become more pedestrian- and bike-friendly? Or maybe you wondered how development standards can be improved? The Prince George's County Planning Department invites you to learn more about Module 2 and how it features key elements that help shape our communities and neighborhoods in the 21st Century.
This spring, County residents will be introduced to the second step in drafting a new Zoning Ordinance with the release of Module 2-development and subdivision standards-for review and comment. Module 2, presented by Clarion Associates, address important parts of our built environment, such as neighborhood compatibility standards new development must comply with to protect existing communities, landscaping, open space, connectivity, parking, signage, and lighting standards. Additionally, it will address adequacy of our public facilities such as roadways, schools, parks and recreation facilities and strengthened collaboration with other agencies to ensure high-quality, pedestrian- and bicycle-friendly street designs in our communities. Module 2 also includes standards and incentives for green and sustainable development.
This is the second major step in drafting a 21st Century Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations for Prince George's County. Copies of draft Module 2 will be available to download on the web at
zoningpgc.pgplanning.com
, and for interactive, public input through OpenComment, at
https://pgplanning.opencomment.us/
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Join us as we continue to shape the County's 21st Century Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations during community learning sessions from
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
at the following locations:
Tuesday, June 7, 2016
Prince George's Sports and Learning Complex
Town Hall
8001 Sheriff Road
Landover, MD 20785
Wednesday, June 8, 2016
Southern Regional Technology and Recreation Complex
7007 Bock Road
Fort Washington, MD 20744
Thursday, June 9, 2016
Laurel-Beltsville Senior Activity Center
7120 Contee Road
Laurel, MD 20707
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Prince George's County Planning Department Releases Study Examining Healthy Food Access
The "Prince George's County Food System Study" was recently released by the Prince George's County Planning Department. The study assessed County residents' access to healthy foods and recommended policies to help end food disparities.
The study found that County Public School meals could be much healthier; the number of people in the County who participate in federal food and nutrition assistance programs and local programs and food pantries is on the rise; and unequal access to affordable fresh foods has a direct effect on the health of the County's residents, who experience higher than average rates of diet-related chronic diseases than other residents of the State of Maryland.
To address these and other identified disparities, a number of policy recommendations and strategies are included within the full report
. Copies of the "Prince George's County Food System Study" are available
HERE
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Prince George's County Planning Board Approves Grants to Rehabilitate and Restore Historic Properties
The Prince George's County Planning Board recently approved
$300,000
worth of grants for
13
properties within Prince George's County to be rehabilitated and restored under its Prince George's County Historic
Property Grant Program.
The grants will be used to to accomplish a variety of critically needed preservation projects including: cupola, window and siding restoration; roof repairs; chimney rebuilding; foundation stabilization; and more.
The projects selected for awards and their locations are as follows:
- St. Joseph's Chapel, Beltsville
- Hitching Post Hill, Hyattsville
- Chapel of the Incarnation, Brandywine
- Pleasant Prospect, Bowie
- Frederick and Frances Watkins House, Bowie
- Wagner House, Accokeek
- Brookfield of the Berrys, Upper Marlboro
- 3721 36th Street, Mount Rainier
- Epiphany Episcopal Church, Forestville
- Harvey Dairy Store, Hyattsville
- Cheltenham United Methodist Church, Cheltenham
- Kleiner-Davidson-White House, Berwyn Heights
- St. Barnabas' Episcopal Church, Leeland, Upper Marlboro
Photos and descriptions of the award-winning projects, and additional infor
mation on the grant program are available
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Mark Your Calendar!
2016 Annual Juneteenth Celebration
When:
Saturday, June 18, 2016
Time:
12:00 p.m.-5:00 noon
Location:
Walker Mill Regional Park, 8840 Walker Miller Rd., District Heights, MD 20747
The annual Juneteenth celebration is a must-attend event that will surely delight all ages.
Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Marking the date that the last enslaved people learned of their freedom, the month of June and the nineteenth day were combined to form the word Juneteenth.The Annual Juneteenth Celebration features live entertainment, genealogy workshops, exhibits and more! The event will be held rain or shine. For more information, visit:
www.pgparks.com/Juneteenth.htm
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2016 Speaker/Film Series
Date:
Every 4th Wednesday on a bi-monthly basis
Time:
10:30 a.m.-12:00 noon
Location:
Boardroom, 4th Floor, County Administration Building (CAB),
14741 Governor Oden Bowie Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772.
Our Speaker Series brings you interactive sessions and valuable information on planning and development in today's environment. Upcoming sessions can be found at:
Please also send any comments and inquiries to
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