THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release:
May 1, 2024
Prince George’s County Planning Board and Department Announce May 2024 Events and Meetings
LARGO, MD – The Prince George’s County Planning Board and the Prince George’s County Planning Department of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission announce their upcoming public events and meetings for May 2024. For more details, review the list of events and meetings below or visit www.pgplanningboard.org and www.pgplanning.org. Events and meetings are subject to change.
Prince George’s County Planning Board Meetings
Thursday, May 2 | 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, May 9 | Meeting Canceled
Thursday, May 16 | 10 a.m.
Thursday, May 23 | 10 a.m.
Thursday, May 30 | 10 a.m.
The Prince George’s County Planning Board meets virtually on Thursdays to consider planning, zoning, subdivision, and other matters within its jurisdiction. The meetings may be viewed via live-streaming video. Public participation is encouraged through a phone bridge or GoTo Meeting. Everyone who wishes to speak at the Planning Board meeting must register online by Noon on the Tuesday, two days prior to the Planning Board meeting. Written comments, documents, and exhibits must be received via email, fax, or mail by Noon on the Tuesday before the Planning Board meeting to be included in the record. For more details, visit: www.pgplanningboard.org.
Subdivision and Development Review Committee Meeting
Friday, May 10 | 9:30 a.m.
Friday, May 24 | 9:30 a.m.
Subdivision and Development Review Committee (SDRC) is a coordination and interagency meeting early in the development review process with the applicant and M-NCPPC staff, where the public can be invited to virtually view the meeting only. The meetings are held virtually and may be viewed via live-streaming video. The agendas are posted online.
Friday, May 17 | 6:30 – 8:30 a.m.
The Prince George’s County Planning Department will join organizations across the Washington Metropolitan area in observing Bike to Work Day. The annual initiative promotes cycling as a quiet, clean, and viable transportation mode, as well as encourages bicycling as a fun and healthy commuter option. The Planning Department will host a pit stop near National Harbor at 100 Heritage Cove Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745, from 6:30 – 8:30 a.m. Planning Department staff will also join partnering agencies and organizations at the Largo/Kettering/Perrywood Community Center at 431 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774, from 7 – 10 a.m. For more information, to find a pit stop, and to register, visit: https://www.biketoworkmetrodc.org/.
Lariscy *SPark*: Igniting Community in Colmar Manor
Saturday, May 18 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
4017 Bladensburg Road, Colmar Manor, MD 20722
The Prince George’s County Planning Department will join the Town of Colmar Manor for a creative placemaking demonstration on Saturday, May 18, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lariscy Park. Residents and visitors will learn about the Town of Colmar Manor’s vision for the park and area through collaborative workshops, community art projects, a farmers’ market, and interactive performances. The M-NCPPC Port Towns Sector Plan and Sectional Map Amendment team will also be on site carrying out a Port Towns community visioning workshop. For more information, visit https://pgplan.org/porttowns.
Prince George’s County Historic Preservation Commission
Tuesday, May 21 | 6:30 p.m.
Hosted by the Prince George’s County Planning Department, the Prince George’s County Historic Preservation Commission meeting will be held virtually on the third Tuesday of the month. For meeting details, visit pgplanning.org/496/Whats-New, call 301-952-3680, or email HistoricPreservation@ppd.mncppc.org.
Thursday, May 23 | 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
The M-NCPPC Prince George’s County Planning Department will join the Maryland Association of Historic District Commissions for the 2024 MAHDC Annual Symposium: Climate Change, Disaster Resilience, and Underrepresented Communities. The event featuring presentations by local, state, and national experts on climate change, preservation, and conservation will take place Thursday, May 23, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at Newton White Mansion, 2708 Enterprise Road, Mitchellville, MD 20721. Registration is required to attend. For more information and registration details, visit: https://mahdc.org/.
Prince George’s County Historic Preservation Reception
Thursday, May 23 | 6:30 p.m.
Organized by M-NCPPC, the Prince George’s County Historic Preservation Commission, and other local heritage organizations, the annual Historic Preservation Reception will take place on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at Newton White Mansion, 2708 Enterprise Road, Mitchellville, MD 20721. This event is free of charge for all attendees. Registration is required to attend. For more information, visit: https://pgplanning.org/496/Whats-New
M-NCPPC Full Commission Meeting
Wednesday, May 15 | 10 a.m.
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission will hold its Full Commission meeting in a hybrid format from the M-NCPPC Wheaton Headquarters and via videoconference. Agenda packets will be available online.
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
Chief Communications Officer
calista.black@mncppc.org | 301-952-3038
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