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Wheaton Sector Plan

Wheaton CBD &Vicinity Sector Plan

area boundaries

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Wheaton Sector Plan

todays agendapurpose

provide information

why update the plan?what is a sector plan?

issues we think need to be addressed

community feedback on issues and opportunities

answer your questions

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why update the plan?

revisit the planning framework

refine the vision

consider sustainability

revisit zoning

focus on walkability/design

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Development

Projects

Functional Plans Master/ Sector Plans

Annual Growth

Policy

Forest

Conservation Law

Development

Review Process

Design

GuidelinesRoad Code

General Plan

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urban ring

lively centers with jobs and housing

compact development

mixed use communities

choice of housing

transportation options

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framework for development

vision

mix of uses

zoning

supporting infrastructureattractive environment

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issues we think need to be addressed

revitalization

sustainability

land use

connectivityenvironment

quality of life

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issues we think need to be addressed

urban design

open space

preservation

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sustainability = greenconnected communities

efficient transportation

energy conservation

reduced driving

energy efficient buildings

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land use

commercial center

local services

regional retailresidential

office

open space

infill development

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circulation

pedestrian network

bikeways

improved transit serviceparking

roads

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environmentscarcity of trees

runoff

lacks green connections

higher air temperatures

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channelized streams

stormwater management

excessive paving

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urban design / public realm

sidewalks

street trees

architecturepublic spaces

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preservationhistoric sites

community identity

architectural character

cultural heritage

singular details

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Characterpedestrian oriented

ethnic flavor

eclectic business mix

visual appealart and culture

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revitalization

sector plans role

framework for development

common vision

mix of uses

zoning

supporting infrastructureattractive environment

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revitalization

favorable economic conditions

strong demographics

need (housing, retail, office)investment

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revitalization

government support

public sector commitment

inter-agency cooperationcommunity support

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revitalizationattractive + safe + clean environment

well maintained store fronts

eyes on the street

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opportunitiescounty owned parcels

surface parking

leveraging public facilities

shopping mallmetro

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challengeslevel of growth

kind of growth

location of growth

preservation of small businessimplementation

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Wheaton Since 1990

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communicating the plan existing wheaton

Wheaton Sector Plan

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products and schedule

issues report May 29 2008

draft plan December 2008

public hearing draft plan January 2009

planning board draft plan Spring 2009

approved and adopted plan January 2010

sectional map amendment May 2010

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get involved!community meetings April 2008

June 2008

September 2008

public hearing February 2009

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contact us

web sitehttp://www.mcparkandplanning.org/community/wheaton_cbd.shtm

Sandy Tallant (301) 495 -1329Khalid Afzal (301) 495 - 4650

M-NCPPC Planning Department

Community-Based Planning8787 Georgia AvenueSilver Spring, Maryland 20910

http://www.mcparkandplanning.org/community/wheaton_cbd.shtmhttp://www.mcparkandplanning.org/community/wheaton_cbd.shtm