Planning Department Hosts Virtual Public Kickoff for the Central Avenue-Blue/Silver Line Sector Plan

For Immediate Release:

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Prince George’s County Planning Department Hosts Virtual Public Kickoff for the

Central Avenue-Blue/Silver Line Sector Plan and Sectional Map Amendment

Upper Marloboro, MD – The Prince George’s County Planning Department of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission will host a virtual public kickoff for the Central Avenue-Blue/Silver Line Sector Plan and Sectional Map Amendment (SMA) on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. The interactive meeting will provide an opportunity for attendees to offer input that will be used to develop the plan’s strategies and priorities. Residents and community stakeholders will learn about the sector plan’s benefits, current conditions, and the next steps in the planning process that will help shape the future of the Central Avenue-Blue/Silver Line Sector. The kickoff meeting is part of a multi-year process of community engagement and public meetings to develop a guiding document that will address future development in and around Capitol Heights, Addison Road-Seat Pleasant, and Morgan Boulevard Metro Stations – which are designated as Local Transit Centers in Plan Prince George’s 2035 (Plan 2035)

For more information, visit the project webpage http://pgplan.org/blueline or email the project team at CABL@ppd.mncppc.org

Who:                    Prince George’s County Planning Department

                               The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission

What:                  Central Avenue-Blue/Silver Line Sector Plan and SMA Virtual Public Kickoff Meeting

When:                 Wednesday, September 27, 2023

                              6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Where:               Virtual Meeting via Microsoft Teams

                              To register online, visit: https://cabsl.eventbrite.com/ 

About the Prince George’s County Planning Department

The Prince George’s County Planning Department of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is responsible for preserving, protecting, and managing the county’s resources through high-quality planning services and growth management guidance. Our mission is to promote economic vitality, environmental sustainability, design excellence, and quality development in Prince George’s County. Visit our website, www.pgplanning.org, to learn how you can become engaged in shaping the future of your community.

Assistance

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission encourages the participation of persons with disabilities in all its programs and services. Register at least a minimum of two weeks in advance of the program start date to request and receive a disability accommodation. Call the Public Affairs Office at (301) 952-3038, email PublicAffairs@ppd.mncppc.org, or complete the online form.

Contact:

Calista Black

Public Affairs and Marketing Officer

calista.black@mncppc.org | (301) 952-3038