Community Planning
The mission of the Community Planning Division is to plan for livable communities, provide the highest quality community planning services, and to work with stakeholders to facilitate the implementation of approved plans and studies.
The Community Planning Division is responsible for conducting a variety of projects that help guide development in the County. The County is divided into seven subregions, which are further divided into 36 planning area. Projects include master and sector plans, sectional map amendments, minor amendments, planning studies, and implementation projects.
Master and Sector Plans
A master plan provides specific recommendations for a subregion or planning area regarding land use, the environment, historic preservation, housing, commercial and employment areas, economic development, urban design, transportation, and public facilities. Sector plans perform the same function as a master plan but focus on a smaller geography that exhibits special circumstances. For example, a sector plan may cover the area around a Metro station.
Sectional Map Amendments
A sectional map amendment is the comprehensive rezoning of a subregion, planning area, or a specific geography within a planning area. They generally occur concurrently, or shortly after the approval of a master or sector plan. They are an important component in the initial implementation of a master or sector plan.
Minor Amendments
A minor amendment is the alteration of an approved master or sector plan to correct an inconsistency or error within a plan.
Planning Studies
Planning studies are conducted to provide detailed information for one or more of the components found in a master or sector plan, e.g. transportation, economic development, etc.
Implementation Projects
Implementation projects relate to recommendations found in a master or sector plan, and can cover any of the plan elements.
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The Joint Public Hearing on the Proposed Bowie-Mitchellville and Vicinity Sectional Map Amendment is rescheduled
The Joint Public Hearing on the proposed Bowie-Mitchellville and Vicinity Sectional Map Amendment, scheduled for Tuesday, September 27, 2022, has been rescheduled for Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the Wayne K. Curry Administrative Building, Council Hearing Room, 1301 McCormick Drive, Largo, Maryland 20774.
The 2022 Proposed Bowie-Mitchellville and Vicinity Sectional Map Amendment (SMA) has been published and is available online for download or viewing.
Project Updates
Approved Adelphi Road-UMGC-UMD Purple Line Station Area Sector Plan and Sectional Map Amendment
On June 7, 2022, the Prince George's County Council, sitting as the District Council, approved the 2022 Adopted Adelphi Road-UMGC-UMD Purple Line Station Area Sector Plan and Endorsed Sectional Map Amendment (SMA) with amendments. The publication of the plan and SMA is available by visiting the project webpage.
Missed a meeting? View past meeting materials here.
Preliminary Adelphi Road-UMGC-UMD Purple Line Station Area Sector Plan and Proposed Sectional Map Amendment (SMA)
In-Person and Virtual Open House and Information Sessions
Thursday, November 18, 2021
- Event Video: Just in case you missed it or would like to review it.
- Presentation (PowerPoint Slides): The visual material that was presented at the virtual meeting.
- Poster Boards and Design Renderings: The visual material that was presented at the in person meeting.
- Project Website: Get more information about the plan.
The Prince George’s County Cultural Arts Study
Final Draft Report Presentation
Thursday, November 18, 2021
- Event Video: Just in case you missed it or would like to review it.
- Presentation (PowerPoint Slides): The visual material that was presented at the meeting.
- Project Website: Get more information about the study.
Southern Avenue Metro Station Area Pedestrian Accessibility Study
Virtual Community Meeting
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
- Event Video: Just in case you missed it or would like to review it.
- Presentation (PowerPoint Slides): The visual material that was presented at the meeting.
- Project Website: Get more information about the plan.
Largo Wayfinding, Branding, and Placemaking Strategy
Virtual Community Meeting
Thursday, October 14, 2021
- Event Video: Just in case you missed it or would like to review it.
- Presentation (PowerPoint Slides): The visual material that was presented at the meeting.
- Project Website: Get more information about the plan.
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Community Planning Division
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Tony Felts
Division Chief, Community PlanningPhone: 301-952-3047
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Sarah Benton
Supervisor, Long-Range PlanningPhone: 301-952-5597
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Adam Dodgshon
Supervisor, PlacemakingPhone: 301-952-3153
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Kierre McCune
Supervisor, Long Range PlanningPhone: 301-952-3211
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Frederick Stachura
Supervisor, Neighborhood RevitalizationPhone: 301-780-8306