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Description:
This
M-NCPPC renovation project coupled with the improvements
proposed by Montgomery College are expected to ensure
the vitality of the park as a public space and contribute
to the revitalization of South Silver Spring. The
concept for the park includes: many trees in an expansive
green setting; a curvilinear path system that defines
subspaces in the park, a bridge across the railroad
tracks with a ramp and path in the park, Jesup Blair
House and an open green setting for attractive views
of the house from Georgia Avenue, a large "open
play" area along Blair Drive, and enhanced park
edges. While some trees will be removed, extensive
tree preservation measures are being taken as part
of the renovation and new trees will be planted to
replace the trees removed. This project will be completed
in the Fall of 2005.
MNCPPC
Staff Contact:
Bob Kane, Project Manager
Bob.Kane@mncppc-mc.org
(301) 495-2555
Applicant:
M-NCPPC (see above staff contact)
Opportunities
for Public Participation:
The public hearing on the Facility Plan occurred in
January 18, 2000.
Planning Board Review Process & Case Number:
Park Facility Plan
Planning Board Action:
Park Facility Plan approved on January 18, 2000
Notes
From M-NCPPC Staff Contact:
MNCPPC Projects in Jesup Blair Park are also reviewed
by the Historic Preservation Commission of Montgomery
County. The HPC must approve on an Historic Area Work
Permit before construction. HPC staff contact, Gwen
Wright, can be contacted at (301) 563-3413. The proposed
College improvements have been reviewed by the Maryland
Historical Trust, 100 Community Place, Crownsville,
MD 21032 (410-514-7600 + 1-800-756-0119). The Cultural
Arts Center site is now proposed for the corner of Georgia
Avenue and MD410. The bridge and ramps will be open
as of July 28, 2004. The Montgomery
College project page has more information.
Date
of last page update: July 20, 2004
Contact
the Silver Spring/Takoma Park Team
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