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Policies Forming The Foundation of The 1994 Clarksburg Master Plan

The 1994 Clarksburg Master Plan established policies around higher densities to support transit while protecting natural resources. Future development would occur in defined neighborhoods and locations, with I-270 serving as a high-technology employment center. The plan also focused on protecting Ten Mile Creek as an environmental resource, creating a greenway network, and establishing a hierarchy of roads and streets. It outlined policies for a town center, transit-oriented neighborhoods, and employment centers along I-270, as well as farmland preservation and staging future development.

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Policies Forming The Foundation of The 1994 Clarksburg Master Plan

The 1994 Clarksburg Master Plan established policies around higher densities to support transit while protecting natural resources. Future development would occur in defined neighborhoods and locations, with I-270 serving as a high-technology employment center. The plan also focused on protecting Ten Mile Creek as an environmental resource, creating a greenway network, and establishing a hierarchy of roads and streets. It outlined policies for a town center, transit-oriented neighborhoods, and employment centers along I-270, as well as farmland preservation and staging future development.

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Policies forming the foundation of the 1994 Clarksburg Master Plan

Town Scale of Development Higher densities support transit while protecting resources Future development occurs in defined neighborhoods and specific locations I-270 serves as a high technology center with a focus on employment at significant densities on both sides of the highway Natural Environment Ten Mile Creek is a significant, fragile countywide environmental resource that should not absorb development until satisfactory water quality can be ensured through appropriate procedures Greenway Network Greenwayslinear corridors of trails or paths that largely follow stream valleys connect Clarksburgs distinct communities as well as link it to the countys regional park and open space systems

Montgomery County Planning Department, M-NCPPC

www.mongomeryplanning.org/10milecreek

Policies forming the foundation of the 1994 Clarksburg Master Plan

Hierarchy of Roads and Streets Clarksburgs street network has three distinct levels: interconnected neighborhood streets for access within and between neighborhoods pedestrian friendly streets leading from neighborhoods to major highways highways that enable through traffic to bypass Clarksburgs development centers Transit The Corridor Cities Transitway will connect Clarksburgs Town Center and employment corridor to other local and countywide employment centers and destinations

Town Center With mixed residential, retail, office and civic uses, a strong central focus for Clarksburg Clarksburgs historic district will play an integral role
Montgomery County Planning Department, M-NCPPC www.mongomeryplanning.org/10milecreek

Policies forming the foundation of the 1994 Clarksburg Master Plan

Transit- and Pedestrian-Oriented Neighborhoods Mixing land uses reduces dependency on cars, mixing housing types accommodates broadest array of residents Interconnected neighborhood streets offer better access to commercial and civic centers for walkers and cyclists Buildings clustered along streets enhance the public realm for pedestrians Employment Employment centers are concentrated along I-270 at existing or proposed interchanges Opportunities for low-intensity light industrial uses Farmland Preservation

Areas added to the Ag Reserve strengthen the transition from the developed I-270 corridor to productive agricultural land to the west
Montgomery County Planning Department, M-NCPPC www.mongomeryplanning.org/10milecreek

Policies forming the foundation of the 1994 Clarksburg Master Plan

Staging Four geographic areas allow future development to occur in defined stages based on well-defined development criteria, staging triggers and water and sewer implementation policies The 10 Mile Creek area includes the final stage for development

Montgomery County Planning Department, M-NCPPC

www.mongomeryplanning.org/10milecreek

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