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Glenmont Community Visioning: F E B R U A R Y 2 2, 2 0 1 2

This document summarizes the agenda and outcomes of the second community visioning workshop for Glenmont. The workshop focused on presenting a preliminary vision for Glenmont based on feedback from the first workshop. This included potential redevelopment of the shopping center, improved pedestrian and bicycle facilities, and new public gathering spaces. Attendees then discussed this preliminary vision and provided input on areas marked for potential future redevelopment. The next workshop was scheduled for March 21 to continue developing the community vision.

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Glenmont Community Visioning: F E B R U A R Y 2 2, 2 0 1 2

This document summarizes the agenda and outcomes of the second community visioning workshop for Glenmont. The workshop focused on presenting a preliminary vision for Glenmont based on feedback from the first workshop. This included potential redevelopment of the shopping center, improved pedestrian and bicycle facilities, and new public gathering spaces. Attendees then discussed this preliminary vision and provided input on areas marked for potential future redevelopment. The next workshop was scheduled for March 21 to continue developing the community vision.

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GLENMONT COMMUNITY VISIONING

WORKSHOP #2

FEBRUARY 22, 2012

AGENDA
Project schedule and background summary What have we done so far? Wh t did we l What learn f from W k h #1? Workshop Preliminary Vision S ll G Small Group Discussion Di i

SECTOR PLAN SCHEDULE


Community Visioning Workshop Planning Staff Preliminary Recommendations Workshop Public Hearing Draft

PL BOARD/ COMMUNITY STAFF DRAFT

PUBLIC HEARING Planning g Staff Analyses Planning Board Work Sessions

PLANNING BOARD DRAFT

SECTOR PLAN SCHEDULE


January 26, 2012 February 4, 2012 February 22, 2012 March 2012 April 2012 June 2012 September 2012 October - December 2012 Scope of Work Community Workshop #1 Community Workshop #2 Community Workshop #3 Draft Recommendations Staff Draft Planning Board Public Hearing Planning Board Work Sessions & Planning Board Draft g

1997 GLENMONT SECTOR PLAN


GLENMONT VILLAGE CENTER G O G C Mixed-use development Georgia Avenue enhanced boulevard Pedestrian- and bicycle-friendly Interconnected street system

RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS St bl residential neighborhoods Stable id ti l i hb h d Environmental features as amenities Interconnected bicycle and pedestrian system

WHAT HAVE WE DONE SO FAR?

STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH
Several community stakeholders were interviewed to gather information on the communitys strengths, weaknesses and opportunities, including: Gl Glenmont Shopping C t property owners t Sh i Center t Representatives of local churches R Representatives of local civic associations t ti fl l i i i ti Representatives of local community organizations Montgomery County staff Council members

WORKSHOP #1
Saturday, February 4, 2012 Purpose: Identify the areas strengths, challenges and opportunities Begin developing a vision for Glenmont Ask questions and receive answers Approximately 95 people attended

WHAT DID WE LEARN AT WORKSHOP #1?

BREAK-OUT GROUP QUESTIONS


1. 1 What do you love about Glenmont and would not want to change? 2. What are the three most pressing issues in Glenmont today? 3. How can Glenmont take advantage of its Metro station (and the possible introduction of Bus Rapid Transit)? 4. What kinds of changes would you like to see at the Glenmont Shopping Center? pp g 5. What other changes are needed in Glenmont regardless of what occurs at the Shopping Center? 6. Is the following vision f 6 I th f ll i i i from th 1997 Gl the Glenmont S t Pl t Sector Plan still till valid? If not, how would you update it?
The Glenmont of the future will be a transit-oriented area. A compact mixed-use center will be the focus of y y p p community activity and will establish a sense of place. New development will be concentrated around the new Metro station. Existing neighborhoods with single-family homes surrounding the new development will be preserved and protected.

BREAK-OUT GROUP RESPONSES


1. What do you love about Glenmont and would not want to change?
Affordable and well-maintained neighborhoods Access to bus routes and major roadways Shoppers, CVS, Country Boy y y Metro station access Diverse housing stock Access to parks Police and fire facilities Access to local schools Community diversity Staples,

BREAK-OUT GROUP RESPONSES


2. What are the three most pressing issues in Glenmont today?
Glenmont Sh Gl t Shopping C t retail and appearance i Center t il d Pedestrian and bicycle accessibility and safety Future plans for Privacy World

Also .. Crime and public disorder Traffic congestion

BREAK-OUT GROUP RESPONSES


3. How can Glenmont take advantage of its Metro station (and the possible introduction of Bus Rapid Transit)?
Mixed-use development with

residential, residential retail and restaurants Neighborhood support services and amenities Transit connections to and from the Metro Bicycle facilities Improved pedestrian facilities

BREAK-OUT GROUP RESPONSES


4. What kinds of changes would you like to see at the Glenmont Shopping Center?
Town Center Green space Expanded mix of retail Destinations for residents, visitors and commuters Improved pedestrian and vehicular access Connected network of streets Improved visual appearance Lighting Organized parking

BREAK-OUT GROUP RESPONSES


5. What other changes are needed in Glenmont regardless of what occurs at the Shopping Center?
Mixed-use development that would respect surrounding neighborhoods Improved pedestrian connections and facilities Streetscape improvements and amenities Low to moderate building heights Community gathering spaces Improved vehicular access p Intersection improvements Improved bicycle facilities A community identity Neighborhood services Office development Hotels

BREAK-OUT GROUP RESPONSES


6. Is the vision from the 1997 Glenmont Sector Plan still valid? If not, how would you update it? YES, BUT IT NEEDS TO BE
IMPLEMENTED! Neighborhood-oriented retail that fosters local businesses and diversity Housing and community facilities that appeal to a diverse pp population Focused redevelopment of the shopping center pp g Pedestrian and bicycle connectivity Additional green spaces and parks Neighborhood diversity

COMMENT SHEET RESPONSES


1. How do you think people outside of Glenmont view this area?
POSITIVE IMAGES EXPRESSED Green space Affordable and comfortable residential communities Convenient to public transit NEGATIVE IMAGES EXPRESSED Unsafe/dangerous Dull, unattractive Pass-through Unappealing stores Traffic problems Lower income area Part of Wheaton d o ed e End of Red Line

COMMENT SHEET QUESTIONS


2. What should Glenmonts image/identity be in the future?
A DESTINATION Mixed-use development with better shopping People walking and biking A community with its own identity Source of revenue for the County Affordable entertainment and activities A WALKABLE, PLEASANT MIXEDUSE CENTER At town center with a f t ith focal point l i t Multimodal boulevards with safe pedestrian and bike facilities Serves local residents and attracts visitors A hotel A FAMILY-ORIENTED COMMUNITY Safe and enjoyable for families and young people A diverse community Green spaces Accessible to transportation options and community services Police presence Improved pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular connectivity Affordable single-family housing Better B tt appearance

PRELIMINARY VISION

KEY FOCUS AREAS


The feedback from Workshop #1 indicates that the following are priority focus areas for the community : Improvement of the Glenmont Shopping Center Pedestrian and bicycle facilities and accessibility Public gathering spaces and amenities

PRELIMINARY VISION

HOW MIGHT GLENMONT LOOK?

A CLOSER LOOK

HOW MIGHT DEVELOPMENT LOOK?


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SHOPPING CENTER REDEVELOPMENT

PUBLIC REALM IMPROVEMENTS

HOW MIGHT STREETS LOOK?

HOW MIGHT SIDEWALKS LOOK?

HOW MIGHT OPEN SPACES LOOK?

PUBLIC REALM IMPROVEMENTS

WHAT ARE THE ? AREAS?


Land owners have expressed interest in future redevelopment

Th i Their redevelopment d l t potential will be evaluated in the Sector Plan


Want to hear from YOU about how abo t ho these areas might support the vision for Glenmonts future

SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION

DISCUSSION AGENDA

Preliminary Vision Discussion

8:00 8:40 PM

Next Steps / Adjourn

8:40 9:00 PM

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Please spend 20 minutes discussing each of following p g g questions: y pp p y p y 1. Does the Preliminary Vision appropriately capture your vision for the Glenmont community? What do you like most about this and what would you do differently? 2. Please take a look at the portions of the Sector Area with question marks on them. How might these areas change in the future to support the vision for Glenmont? What scale of development, and what land uses, do you think might be appropriate for these areas if they redevelop?

NEXT STEPS

NEXT STEPS WORKSHOP #3


MARCH 21 2012 21, 7:00 - 9:00 PM 00 9 00 SADDLEBROOK FACILITY

QUESTIONS??

MICHAEL BROWN, Senior Planner (M-NCPPC) (M NCPPC) 301.495.4566 301 495 4566 [email protected]

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