East Silver Spring Master Plan (December 2000)

Approved and Adopted

Get an Overview.. Challenges & Vision Themes New Approaches See Highlights... Theme One: Community Preservation, Stability & Character Theme Two: Commercial and Institutional Centers Theme Three: Community Facilities, Parks and Environment Theme Four: Neighborhood-friendly Circulation Find Out More.. Contact Staff How to Get Copies Overview... Challenges & Vision The three major challenges are: instability in some residential neighborhoods; many struggling commercial centers; and disconnected pedestrian and bicycle routes. Therefore, the Plan's major vision is to: Stabilize all Residential Neighborhoods Revitalize Struggling Commercial Centers Connect Pedestrian and Bicycle Routes Themes There are four Master Plan Themes around which the Plan is organized: Community Preservation, Stability and Character Commercial and Institutional Centers Community Facilities, Parks and Environmental Resources Neighborhood-Friendly Circulation Systems New Approaches There are several new approaches included in the Plan: To Address Needs of Multi-Family Properties the Plan recommends Revising Zones. To Provide Flexibility for Commercial Revitalization the Plan recommends Creating a New Overlay Zone. To Provide for More Ballfields and Recreation Services the Plan recommends Acquiring the Takoma Academy Site. To Complete Pedestrian and Bicycle Connections the Plan recommends Initiating Detailed Neighborhood Plans. Contact the Silver Spring/Takoma Park Team

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