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JC Ayala, a volunteer Planner, walked around Silver Spring's downtown and made this wonderful observation of 'possibilities'...
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“When public spaces are successful
[…] they will increase opportunities to
participate in communal activity.” -Carr, Francis, Rivlin and Stone, 1993, p. 344
SILVER SPRING
CIVIC PLACES
ASSESSMENT
Silver Spring, MD
Placemaking IS:� Community-driven
� Visionary
� Function before form
� Adaptable
� Inclusive
� Focused on creating
destinations
� Flexible
� Culturally aware
� Ever changing
� Multi-disciplinary
� Transformative
� Context-sensitive
� Inspiring� Inspiring
� Collaborative
� Sociable
Source: PPS.ORG
http://www.pps.org/reference/what_i
s_placemaking/
Project for Public Spaces
Veterans
PlazaSilver Spring
Metro Station
¼ Mile
Pedestrian
Sheds
½ Mile
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“The Plan envisions shaded, tree-lined and well-placed green parks and plazas, creating a comprehensive system of open spaces that provide economic, environmental, and aesthetic
Historical, modern, eclectic, cultural, and
dynamic.
spaces that provide economic, environmental, and aesthetic benefits thought downtown.”
Montgomery County’s Silver Spring Central Business District Sector Plan. Pg. 22
Stakeholders
Definitions
Veterans PlazaCivic park type: Plaza
Stake holder: Montgomery County
“A community is
more than bricks-and-
mortar. Its
expression, values,
and future are
determined by the
time and effort people
spend with each
other. From story
hour at the library to
jobjob
training, Silver Spring
will build a stronger
community. The
physical environment
should support that
growth.”Source: Silver Spring Central
Business District Sector Plan,
Pg. 21
Sensory GardenCivic park type: Garden
Stake holder: First Security Bank National Assoc.
c/o Discovery Communications, Inc. “This Plan views civic
facilities as partners
in economic
revitalization. New
and
regenerated facilities
will draw people
downtown, returning
it to the center of
community life and
creating opportunities creating opportunities
for economic and
social connections.”Source: Silver Spring Central
Business District Sector Plan,
Pg. 21
Discovery CourtCivic park type: Court
Stake holder: First Security Bank National Assoc.
c/o Discovery Communications, Inc.“This Plan views civic
facilities as Civic
spaces are formal or
informal, large or
small, public or
private-anywhere
people meet, cross
paths, and gather.
From sidewalks to
plazas, Silver Spring
should have a variety should have a variety
of civic spaces.”Source: Silver Spring Central
Business District Sector Plan,
Pg. 21
Ellsworth (Silver Plaza)Civic park type: Urban Square
Stake holder: Montgomery County
c/o Peterson Retail Management, LC“An urban area’s
greatest economic
asset and strongest
physical definition
comes from
its pedestrian
environment.
Sidewalks and streets
scaled to walkers
create active
environments whereenvironments where
people can shop,
commute, recreate,
and socialize.”Source: Silver Spring Central
Business District Sector Plan,
Pg. 21
Transit Station GreenCivic park type: Court (proposed)
Stake holder: Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
“Transportation
choices go beyond
the car to link local
and regional buses
and trains, bikes and
foot
travel. A system of
paths combined with
a full complement of
transportation
options and options and
sidewalks
can increase mobility
for the elderly,
handicapped,
children, and those
without a car.”Source: Silver Spring Central
Business District Sector Plan,
Pg. 17
BioWall PlazaCivic park type: Urban Square
Stake holder: United Therapeutics Corporation
“Incorporating
environmental
improvements,
recreation facilities,
and landscaped
parks, plazas, and
sidewalks into
downtown
revitalization will
make Silver Spring
more competitive in more competitive in
the metropolitan-area
commercial and
residential markets.”Source: Silver Spring Cen
tral Business District Sector
Plan, Pg. 22
Cameron PlazaCivic park type: Urban Square
Stake holder: Fairfield Silver Spring, LP
“Incorporating
environmental
improvements,
recreation facilities,
and landscaped
parks, plazas, and
sidewalks into
downtown
revitalization will
make Silver Spring
more competitive in more competitive in
the metropolitan-area
commercial and
residential markets.”Source: Silver Spring Central
Business District Sector Plan,
Pg. 22
Sculpture: Sysyphus by Wendy M. Ross
Silver Petals PlazaCivic park type: Urban Square
Stake holder: Montgomery County
“linked open space
system of gardens
and parks should be
designed and located
for high
visibility to offer
seasonal variety, to
be safe, to increase
property values, and
to provide flexible
recreationrecreation
opportunities.”Source: Silver Spring Central
Business District Sector Plan,
Pg. 23
Sculpture: “Petalos Refrejantes” by Wilfredo
Valladere
Jessup Blair ParkCivic park type: Neighborhood Park
Stake holder: Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning
Commission “Incorporating nature
into the city makes
both economic and
environmental sense.
An environment of
superior
aesthetic...the
improved image and
amenity of a well-
designed and located
park-creates value for park-creates value for
property owners and
users, employees and
residents.Source: Silver Spring Central
Business District Sector Plan,
Pg. 22
“A park is a protected area set aside for human
recreation and enjoyment.”Thadani, Dhiru A. The Language of Town Cities, A Visual Dictionary
Opportunities for Placemaking
Civic Areas Name Dedication
Rachel Louise
Carson(May 27, 1907 – April 14, 1964)
Dominique DawesNovember 20, 1976
Demographic TrendsSource: Nielsen, My Best Segments.
� Small
Household
Composition
� Transit
Oriented
urban
dwellers.dwellers.
� Gen X and
Millennials
are the
largest
population.
� Active
Lifestyle
Diverse and Active Civic Places
Montgomery County looks to get hipWashington Post, 10/20/2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/district-dwellers-deliver-a-baby-boom/2013/10/20/f4b41e54-31dc-11e3-9c68-
1cf643210300_story.html
Director Square, Portland Oregon
Urban Play Grounds
District dwellers deliver a baby boomWashington Post, 10/20/2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/district-dwellers-deliver-a-baby-boom/2013/10/20/f4b41e54-31dc-11e3-9c68-
1cf643210300_story.html
Urban Dog Parks
Multifamily for Millennials: Housing the Next GenerationUniversity of St. Thomas, 08/16/2011http://blogs.stthomas.edu/realestate/2011/08/16/multifamily-for-millennials-housing-the-next-generation/
Bicycle Lanes, Cycle Tracks and
more
With new apps, D.C. millennials help fuel an evolution away from sitting behind the wheelWashington Post, 10/01/2013http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/dc-transit-apps-growth-helps-fuel-an-evolution-away-from-sitting-behind-the-wheel/2013/10/01/1fadc1da-2a0f-11e3-b139-029811dbb57f_story.html
What ifG
Hollywood [,Fl.] seeks input on improving Hollywood BoulevardSun Sentinel, 11/03/2013
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/broward/hollywood/fl-hollywood-streets-meeting-brf-20131103,0,3833130.story
Montgomery CountyIke Leggett, Executive
Executive Office Building101
Monroe Street
2nd FloorRockville, MD
20850
240.777.2500
Silver Spring Regional
CenterReemberto Rodriguez, Director
One Veterans Place
Silver Spring, MD 20910
240.777.5301/5300
Questions?
“A city is not an accident but the
result of coherent visions and
aims.”-Leon Krier, The Architecture Community
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