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Community Forum June 26, 2012 White Oak Science Gateway Master Plan
http://montgomeryplanning.org/community/wosg/index.shtm
Nancy Sturgeon, Lead Planner [email protected]

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Boundaries: Master Plan Area and Study Area

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Master Plan Meetings

Recent and Upcoming Meetings: May 22 7:00 pm CAC Meeting on Traffic Modeling May 31 7:00 pm Planning Board Briefing on Traffic Modeling June 19 7:00 pm CAC Meeting on Preliminary Recommendations June 26 6:00 pm Community Forum on Preliminary Recommendations at Francis Scott Key Middle School July 17 7:00 pm CAC Meeting on Preliminary Recommendations (continued) at Planning Department, 8787 Georgia Avenue September Staff Briefing to Planning Board on Preliminary Recommendations

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Upcoming Master Plan Schedule

2012 September
October

Preliminary Recommendations to Planning Board Staff Draft to the Planning Board

November
Nov.- Dec.

Planning Board Public Hearing

Planning Board Worksessions Planning Board Worksessions, continued Transmit Plan to County Council and County Executive

2013 January-Feb.
April

July
Sept.Dec.

County Council Public Hearing

PHED Committee and full Council Worksessions Sectional Map Amendment (Zoning Process)
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2014 Jan - April

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Master Plan Community Outreach

Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) Attend Civic Association meetings Hold open houses for larger community Created questionnaire to solicit community input Inform community of meetings via e-mail contact list

Post Plan progress and information on our website:

http://montgomeryplanning.org/community/wosg/index.shtm

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Plan is addressing: Increased Employment Options Reinvestment in existing centers Mixed use development in centers

Balance in Land Use and Transportation

Implementation of Transit System

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June 19 CAC Meeting Agenda Items
Tonights Presentation will cover Preliminary Recommendations: Draft Master Plan Vision Overview of Historic Resources Overview of Environmental Resources Overview of Parks Brief Overview of CR Zones and Proposed Zoning Approach Overview of Illustrative Concepts Overview of Centers: White Oak, Hillandale, North White Oak/Cherry Hill Illustrative Concept Overview Parks and Open Space Environment Zoning Recommendations

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July 17 CAC Meeting Agenda Items

July 17 Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) Meeting

Meeting will cover Preliminary Recommendations: Transportation Road Network BRT Routes and Stations Bikeways

Proposed Staging & Implementation

Follow-up of June 19 CAC Meeting Topics

white oak science gateway master plan Draft Master Plan Vision
Sets the stage for a future White Oak that takes optimal advantage of the areas strong assets, capitalizing on the FDA Seeks to leverage these assets and establish a foundation upon which White Oak can become a community that offers more options to live, work, and play locally Creates synergistic opportunities to reimagine and rethink the future of the surrounding Centers Envisions the Centers - White Oak, Hillandale, North White Oak evolving from conventional suburban locales to vibrant, transit-served, mixed use nodes that are connected by trails, bikeways, and transit Includes a major, new mixed-use community on 300 acres in North White Oak/Cherry Hill Road Center (Percontee/Site II) Phases new development to provision of Bus Rapid Transit System routes on Colesville Road, New Hampshire Avenue, Cherry Hill Road linking White Oaks Centers to one another and the broader region Provides opportunities for enhanced public amenities, including trails, parks, and bikeways 9

white oak science gateway master plan Designated Historic Resource

Resource previously designated in the Master Plan for Historic Preservation: Robert B. Morse Water Filtration Site (#33/22) 10700 and 10701 Colesville Road

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white oak science gateway master plan Recommended Historic Resource

Resource under evaluation for designation in the Master Plan for Historic Preservation: Naval Ordnance Laboratory Administration Building (#33-25) 10903 New Hampshire Avenue

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white oak science gateway master plan National Register-Eligible Historic Resources

Resources determined to be National Register-Eligible

The Maryland Historical Trust has evaluated the following resources and determined that they are eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places: Naval Ordnance Laboratory Administration Building (#33-25) Burnt Mills Hills Historic District (#33/29) Old Columbia Pike Bridge, Patuxent River, SHA Bridge 15035 (#33/26)

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white oak science gateway master plan Potential Future Evaluation of Possible Resources
Resources that may merit future evaluation for architectural & historical significance (the following are not currently under evaluation in the WOSG Master Plan):
National Register-eligible resources: Burnt Mills Hills Historic District | Paint Branch Bridge Mid-20th Century Resources and Modernist Architecture: Hillandale Historic District (1930s-40s) | Xaverian College, (now AFL-CIO Labor College) (1931-1971) | PEPCO Building (c1940s) | Hillandale Fire Station (1945) Hillandale Recreation Center (c1945; c1952) | Unitarian Church (1955) Our Savior Episcopal Church (1958) | Crest Park Historic District (1961) W. Hillandale Pool (1962) | Dow Jones Building (1963) | White Oak Professional Building (1965) | Sears White Oak Store (1966) | Coca Cola Plant (1969) Hillandale offices (c1975) Other Resources: Stewart Lane community, c1900-1960 | Devils Den
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Natural Systems Allow development at higher densities without compromising the environmental quality of this unique area. Development should respond to and incorporate the natural environment, including topography.

Paint Branch

Northwest Branch

Preserve and restore environmental buffers in forest Restrain development from steep slopes Avoid streams and buffers for new infrastructure roads, sewer, water

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Paint Branch Northwest Branch
Natural Systems

Urban Greening

Implement stream restoration projects through redevelopment Increase tree canopy in redeveloping areas to a minimum of 25% Integrate urban green features into redevelopment Orient development to maximize exposure to the natural resources Investigate options for renewable energy generation

Restoration Opportunities

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Park Planning & Stewardship Division Park & Trail Planning Section

White Oak Science Gateway Master Plan Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space- Preliminary Recommendations

PARK PLANNING & STEWARDSHIP

M-NCPPC, Department of Parks, Montgomery County, MD Community Forum June 26, 2012 Brooke Farquhar, Master Planner Supervisor, Park and Trail Planning Section

Existing Park and Recreation Facilities

Parks Within Study Area
Martin Luther King Jr. Recreational Park
Calverton-Galway LP Galway Drive LP Tanglewood NP

Valley Mill SP
West Fairland LP (220 acres) Paint Branch SVP (300 acres) Northwest Branch SVP (200 acres) Stonehedge LP April Stewart Lane LP

Parks Adjacent To Study Area

Fairland Recreational Park Cannon Road LP Meadowood LP Others total: 375 acres
PARK PLANNING & STEWARDSHIP DIVISION

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Policy Guidance
Vision 2030 Strategic Plan (2010)
Top 10 Priorities to add, expand or improve*:
Trails Natural Areas

Playgrounds
Community Recreation Centers Indoor & Outdoor Aquatic Centers Fitness Space

Performing Arts Space

Athletic Fields

Relevant Plan Recommendations:

Expand trails in densely populated areas Strategically add picnic shelters, athletic fields, skate parks, dog parks, and volleyball
* per Statistically Valid Survey
PARK PLANNING & STEWARDSHIP DIVISION

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Policy Guidance
2005 Park Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan
Estimated Needs to 2020
Countywide 21 picnic shelters, 2.3 nature centers, 16 skate parks, 15 dog parks, 11.5 community recreation centers, 4 aquatic facilities, Trails per Countywide Park Trails Plan

Team Area 4.8 large multipurpose rectangular fields

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Policy Guidance
1997 White Oak and Fairland Master Plans
Accomplishments
Recreation Center and April-Stewart Lane Local Park Martin Luther King Recreational Park Outdoor Pool Designate the Northwest Branch and Paint Branch stream valley parks as greenways that provide continuous north-south corridors for humans and wildlife Acquire second building and encourage renovation and reuse of Northwest Branch/Morse Historic Complex (WSSC Building and its twin at Northwest Branch and US 29)
White Oak Recreation Center

Acquire and develop Stonehedge Local Park with youth soccer field, basketball court, and playground. Seek direct connections to Industrial area and Paint Branch.
Improve the trail network in the Northwest Branch stream valley south of Randolph Road to protect the sensitive and high quality natural resources in the area and to provide for recreation use.

Morse Historic Complex

Stonehedge Local Park

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Policy Guidance
1997 White Oak and Fairland Master Plans
Still to do
Enhance the Paint Branch and Northwest Branch Stream Valley Parks trail system to provide better access and connection to the adjoining communities and neighborhoods. Expand recreational access between natural areas and neighborhoods while protecting and restoring stream valley habitat. Evaluate the potential to expand and improve the recreation facilities at Hillandale Local Park Extend Paint Branch trail from Martin Luther King Park to Old Columbia Pike. An additional spur connection from the new bridge to the public easement off of Cedar Hill Drive (Rolling Acres). Status Amendment to Countywide Park Trails Plan Staff Draft will recommend natural surface trail only for this connection.
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Community Input on Parks

New parks and open spaces for new residents, employees, and visitors Walking and biking access to parks and open spaces Trails and/or bikeways:
connect two sides of Paint Branch connect neighborhoods to their parks more directly Along Northwest Branch from West Hillandale to Four Corners

from ICC south along Paint Branch through the FDA property to Prince Georges County

A dog park A central area for live entertainment -- for bands, meetings, with open play area for children More playgrounds
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Constraints
Stream Valley Parks: steep and sensitive Pedestrian Restrictions
Colesville Road/Route 29 New Hampshire Ave/Route 650 Through FDA / GSA: no public access

Traffic Congestion
Lack of Transit Lack of Street Connectivity

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FDAs Recreation and Open Space

Employee Facilities and Programs
Fitness center 10,000sf Picnic areas throughout Landscaped central commons Walking path Soccer / Softball field Bicycle lockers, showers Clubs: softball, soccer, tennis, basketball, bowling, flag football, kickball, volleyball. Bicycle commuter group Farmers market

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Areawide Parks Recommendations

athletic fields, dog park, community gardens a central civic green park, -1 acre in area of highest mixed-use density an interconnected system of sidewalks, bikeways and trails to connect each open space and park wooded areas to provide a sense of contact with nature dog park

maintenance facilities
add parkland to include high quality land as opportunities become available

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Trail and Bikeway Network Recommendations

Rachel Carson Trail Existing Bikeway Proposed Bikeway Existing Hard Surface Park Trails Existing Natural Surface Park Trail Proposed Natural Surface Park Trail Existing Sidewalk or Non-Park Trail Connector Proposed Sidewalk or Non-Park Trail Connector

Paint Branch Trail

Existing Park or Recreation Destination Proposed Park or Recreation Destination Sligo Creek Trail

School Sector Plan Boundary

Long Branch Trail

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Add Parkland as Opportunities become Available

Add approximately 130 acres of forested area on FDA Campus should it be surplused, as a Legacy Open Space Natural Resource Site:
a highest quality natural resource
mainstem of the Paint Branch includes mature century-old (or older) forest supporting forest interior dwelling species. designation area excludes known structures and improvements. part of a National Register of Historic Places-eligible district, significant for its association with the Naval Ordinance Warfare Center and post World War II research. help maintain the environmental setting associated with the historic resources of FDA and known archeological sites along Paint Branch including Devils Den protect more of the environmental setting in keeping with Legacy Open Space Functional Master Plan goals
FDA MLK JR RP

Hillandale LP

Core Natural Resources Area

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white oak science gateway master plan Preliminary Recommendations

Zoning Approach: Proposed Zoning

Propose New CR Zones for Existing Commercially Zoned Properties (C-1, C-2, C-4, C-6, C-O, C-T, O-M, I-1, I-2, I-3)
Maintain Current Zones for Residentially Zoned Properties and Rezone during Countywide Rewrite: Single-Family (R-90) Townhouse (RT zones) Multi-family (R-20, R-H)

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How do the commercial | residential zones work ? The zones combine
allowed uses total building size the mix of uses - limits on floor area the height of buildings

Extensive combinations of classification, density, and height to address diverse settings

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Establishing Zones:
regulates - use | maximum density | maximum height

CRN 1.0

C 0.5

R 1.0

H 40

CRN sets the use CRN 1.0 means the building floor area 1 x the size of the lot C 0.5 = the max commercial floor area R 1.0 = the max residential floor area mix of uses 1 x lot area building height 40 feet

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white oak science gateway master plan Floor Area Ratio (FAR) and Building Massing

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white oak science gateway master plan Floor Area Ratio (FAR) and Building Massing

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Uses & Area focus: CR zones
employment

neighborhood

CRN

CRT

CR

regional

retail/service
33 Focused uses & markets; residential allowed in all zones

white oak science gateway master plan Density Comparisons

Maximum Density
9 8

5 Max Density

CR

CRT

CRN

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white oak science gateway master plan Height Comparisons

Maximum Height
350 Max Height

300

250

200

150

CR

100

CRT
50

CRN
0

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Public Benefit process for Optional Method CR-zoned: must provide benefits worth 100 points CRT-zoned: must provide benefits worth Incentive 50 points
Transit Proximity Total Density: mapped by zone

Unit Mix
Affordable Housing
Neighborhood Services

Density: requires provision of public benefits

Total Height: mapped by zone

Tower Setback Green Roof

Standard Method Density 0.5 FAR or 10,000 sf

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white oak science gateway master plan Proposed Zoning Existing Zoning

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Goals

Node: Cherry Hill

Major road Stream valley Re-open bridge?

Reinforce existing commercial centers along established corridors Concentrate development at nodes focused around future transit Balance auto and transit access by promoting non-auto movement within walking distance of future transit Improve node legibility by defining their edges, providing them with landmarks, and developing them as focus of civic, recreational, residential and commercial activity Add streets to improve local networks and reduce block sizes in high intensity areas Improve internal connectivity between nodes to reduce reliance on existing roads for local traffic

Industrial mixed-use transition?

Node: White Oak

Proposed node
Blue: taller than average structures (average 24-45 ft) Relationship between development and edge of environmental resource?

Possible BRT Red-dashes: possible connection between nodes?

Node: Hillandale
Possible BRT

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White Oak

Hillandale

Cherry Hill

Image: Mixed-use Business Center

Image: Village Center

Image: Mixed-Use Science Campus 39

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White Oak

Cherry Hill

Hillandale

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White Oak Center

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1. Existing to remain
Internal connectivity - most important issue Possible? Types of connection? Focus redevelopment at intersection and shopping center area

2. Redevelopment Potential 3. Improved intersection 4. Connection to FDA

Could this area redevelop?

Attitude about development along the edges of the resource? Rec .Center : destination within this district - should there be a more direct connection with a redeveloped commercial center?

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3
Possible to coordinate this connection with FDA?

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Proposed BRT Proposed BRT Station Connection to FDA Proposed Circulator Recreation Loop Mixed-use development Transitional development Potential development Open Space

Recommendations Development Promote mixed-use development near proposed transit station locations Enhance existing neighborhoods Promote development at locations that improve connections with adjacent neighborhoods Connections Promote pedestrian activity by creating internal grids of streets at Recreation larger properties being redeveloped Center Create internal circulator to link White Oak with Cherry Hill / Northern White Oak area Create pedestrian / recreation loop to improve connectivity for existing residential areas Create a direct pedestrian connection with FDA campus Open Space Provide central urban gathering space convenient to proposed transit stops Provide larger urban park to link denser core with adjacent residential communities

Connection to FDA

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White Oak Center Preliminary Parks & Open Space Recommendations

A plaza near BRT station a public use space

owned by the private sector, in the core of redevelopment to serve as a gathering place and a focus of commercial activity

A neighborhood green public

park owned by M-NCPPC Department of Parks a green community open space for a variety of activities including picnicking, pick up sports, and relaxing on the lawn located at the eastern edge of the Center nearest the apartments

Bikeway and sidewalk connections to

White Oak Recreation Center to the east Martin Luther King Recreational Park to the north Hillandale Center area to the south
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White Oak Center Preliminary Zoning Recommendations

Existing Zoning Proposed Zoning

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Hillandale Community

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1. Improved Intersection 2. Potential Redevelopment Sites 3. Commercial Center

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Recommendations Development Promote mixed-use development near proposed transit station locations Promote pedestrian activity by consolidating frontages along New Hampshire Avenue Connections Promote pedestrian activity by creating internal grids of streets at larger properties being redeveloped Open Space Provide central urban gathering space convenient to proposed transit stops Consider western end of National Labor College for an Urban Park, including appropriate connections to surrounding neighborhood
Proposed BRT Proposed BRT Station Mixed-use development Open Space

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Hillandale Preliminary Parks Recommendations
If the Hillandale Shopping Center redevelops: a plaza, to be owned and managed by the private sector Hillandale Local Park upon review and approval by the Planning Board, remove the Park Activity Building, which has a failing septic system and is underutilized renovate with facilities that are in demand, such as community open space, reconfigured play areas, and natural surface trail connecting to neighborhood to the south and east, through currently funded Facility Plan

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Hillandale Preliminary Parks Recommendations
National Labor College Site: Consider dedication or acquisition of western, undeveloped portion to M-NCPPC Depart. of Parks a local park with athletic fields, trails, and a play ground vehicular access and parking provided from the main college campus to the southeast, carefully designed for maximum visibility,

surveillance and maintenance

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National Labor College Investigate options for daylighting and restoring stream running through the property center. Maximize and enhance forest retention as a buffer to surrounding single-family communities.

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area diagram

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Existing Zoning Proposed Zoning

Hillandale Preliminary Zoning Recommendations

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North White Oak-Cherry Hill Road Center

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1. Existing Industrial 2. Transitional areas

3. Environmental buffers 4. High density corridor

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Recommendations Development Promote infill of mixed uses along Broadbirch Drive Promote transformative mixed-use development at key parcels in the cluster Connections Promote pedestrian activity by creating internal grids of streets at larger properties being redeveloped Create public connections between existing neighborhoods Create internal circulator to link White Oak with Cherry Hill / Northern White Oak area Create pedestrian / recreation loop to improve connectivity for existing residential areas Open Space Create a network of interconnected spaces for public use Develop edge between new development and stream valleys to provide opportunities for outdoor recreation

Proposed BRT Proposed BRT Station Mixed-use corridor Proposed Circulator Recreation Loop Mixed-use development Potential development Open Space

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Percontee and Site II Use existing stream crossings to develop circulation system. Restore and protect streams and buffers, while still allowing nonmotorized access and visibility. Work with WSSC to ensure adequate sewer volume at time of development. Minimize disturbance in Paint Branch and investigate option of extending the sewer line in Cherry Hill Road. Development should be oriented to maximize exposure to the natural environment while minimizing disturbance of steep slopes, buffers and retaining forest.

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area diagram

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North White Oak/Cherry Hill (Percontee-Site II)
A central civic green public park: to be owned by M-NCPPC Department of Parks a gathering space for community events, meeting friends a focal point in the highest density cluster of retail and residential uses, a town center. A larger public park for recreation: to be owned by M-NCPPC Department of Parks one to two large adult-sized rectangular athletic fields, consider synthetic turf and lighting popular amenities such as a community garden, dog park, basketball courts, and play areas. co-locate with school, if one is to be provided, to create efficiencies in field use and parking on-street parking to the extent possible Neighborhood greens, privately owned public use space: for each neighborhood open lawn areas, shaded seating, and play structures
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North White Oak/Cherry Hill Preliminary Parks Recommendations
Trailhead at the eastern edge of the Paint Branch Stream Valley Park: Picnic tables, interpretive signage a natural surface trail to the stream along the old roadbed dedication of additional land may be needed Recreational Loop: Outside of environmentally sensitive areas, connecting destinations throughout the development Bikeways along streets and hard surface trails on expanded parkland or public use areas Connects with White Oak Center via Old Columbia Pike Connects to proposed private walking path and healing garden on WAH site. Natural surface trails from MLK Recreational Park south to Old Columbia Pike

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North White Oak/Cherry Hill Preliminary Recommendations
Existing Zoning Proposed Zoning

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Density Under Study 800,000 sf - Retail

4,650,000 sf - Office
10,218,750 sf - Residential

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Cherry hill illustrative

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Thanks for your time, attention, and interest!

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