Plan Prince George's 2035
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| Plan Prince George's 2035 | |
|---|---|
| Name | Plan Prince George's 2035 |
| Jurisdiction | Prince George's County, Maryland |
| Adopted | 2016 |
| Horizon | 2035 |
| Agencies | Prince George's County Planning Department, Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, County Council (Maryland) |
| Related | Place Type policy, 2016 Prince George's County General Plan |
Plan Prince George's 2035 Plan Prince George's 2035 is a comprehensive land use and development framework adopted by Prince George's County, Maryland and administered by the Prince George's County Planning Department and the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission. It aligns county policy with regional strategies from the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority and statewide directives from the Maryland Department of Planning, integrating recommendations from prior studies such as the Prince George's County General Plan (2010s), the Annapolis legislative context, and federal guidance linked to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Background and Planning Context
The plan emerged amid growth pressures tied to Washington, D.C.-area dynamics, transit expansions like the Metrorail Green Line extensions and the Purple Line (Maryland) discussions, and redevelopment impulses around nodes such as National Harbor, Bowie State University, and the University of Maryland, College Park. Influences included landmark regional initiatives from the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, zoning precedents in Montgomery County, Maryland and Fairfax County, Virginia, and federal projects near Joint Base Andrews and Baltimore–Washington International Airport. Legal and fiscal contexts referenced state statutes administered by the Maryland General Assembly and case law involving land use adjudications in Maryland Court of Appeals.
Goals and Vision
The plan frames a long-range vision that echoes principles advanced by institutions like the American Planning Association and the Congress for the New Urbanism: concentrate growth in designated centers such as College Park, Hyattsville, and Largo, foster transit-oriented development near Prince George's Plaza (Metro) and Southern Avenue station, preserve environmental assets like the Anacostia River and Patuxent River, and improve quality of life through partnerships with entities such as the Maryland Department of Transportation and the National Park Service. The vision references workforce and housing priorities impacted by employers including NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Food and Drug Administration, and Department of Defense activities in the region.
Key Policy Areas
The plan organizes policies across land use, housing, transportation, environmental protection, and economic development. Land use strategies build on redeployment of commercial corridors such as Baltimore Avenue (U.S. Route 1) and revitalization of historic districts like Bladensburg and Mount Rainier. Housing policies address affordability models referenced by HUD programs and case studies from Seattle and Boston, with emphasis on mixed-income developments near transit and institutions like Prince George's Community College. Transportation policies coordinate with Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Maryland Transit Administration, and regional bicycle networks championed by groups such as Rails-to-Trails Conservancy and Capital Trails Coalition. Environmental policies protect watersheds tied to Patuxent River State Park, champion stormwater management techniques used in Portland, Oregon and Philadelphia green infrastructure pilots, and coordinate with Maryland Department of the Environment. Economic development strategies leverage proximity to federal contractors, technology firms, and research partners including University of Maryland, College Park and National Institutes of Health-adjacent ecosystems.
Implementation and Phasing
The plan sets phased implementation timeframes tied to municipal tools and regulatory changes overseen by the Prince George's County Council (Maryland), including updates to the Prince George's County Zoning Ordinance and targeted redevelopment zones such as Transit District Development Plan areas. Short-term actions (0–5 years) emphasize zoning map amendments, design standards, and pilot projects in nodes like National Harbor; medium-term actions (5–15 years) focus on infrastructure investments coordinated with Maryland Department of Transportation and transit-oriented housing; long-term actions (15–20 years) include full build-out of Place Types and implementation of conservation easements with partners such as The Conservation Fund.
Stakeholder Engagement and Public Outreach
Development of the plan incorporated public workshops, stakeholder advisory committees, and technical briefings with civic actors including Prince George's County Chamber of Commerce, neighborhood associations in Lansdowne and Riverdale Park, and advocacy groups like Anacostia Watershed Society. Outreach strategies mirrored best practices from the National Civic League and used digital engagement comparable to platforms deployed by City of Chicago and City of Seattle planning agencies. Interjurisdictional coordination included meetings with representatives from Montgomery County, Maryland, Howard County, Maryland, and municipal governments in Hyattsville, Bowie, and Greenbelt.
Funding and Financing
Funding strategies combine county capital budgeting overseen by the Prince George's County Office of Management and Budget, state grants from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, and federal programs administered through HUD and the Economic Development Administration. Private sector financing includes tax increment financing models used in Baltimore and public-private partnerships similar to developments near Silver Spring, Maryland. Dedicated local mechanisms consider impact fee revisions and affordable housing trust funds modeled after examples in Cook County, Illinois and Los Angeles County.
Monitoring, Metrics, and Updates
The plan prescribes performance metrics for land consumption, housing production, transit ridership, and water quality, with periodic reviews by the Prince George's County Planning Board and performance reporting to the County Council (Maryland). Metrics align with regional indicators from the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments and statewide targets in Maryland's PlanMaryland framework. Scheduled updates anticipate five-year reviews and amendments responsive to developments involving entities such as WMATA, Maryland Transit Administration, and regional economic shifts tied to federal facilities like Joint Base Andrews and National Institutes of Health.