THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION
MEDIA ADVISORY

For Immediate Release:
Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Prince George’s County Planning Department Hosts Open House Events for the
Central Avenue-Blue/Silver Line Sector Plan and Sectional Map Amendment

LARGO, MD – The Prince George’s County Planning Department of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission will host two in-person public open house events for the Central Avenue-Blue/Silver Line Sector Plan and Sectional Map Amendment (SMA) on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, March 16, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex in Landover. Community members and stakeholders are invited to review, ask questions, and provide feedback on revised vision statements, draft plan goals, market study results, and preliminary urban design visualizations. Planners will deliver summary presentations twice each day: Wednesday, March 13 at 4:30 and 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, March 16 at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. The community is encouraged to select one date and session as the same information will be shared at each event.

The community’s input and feedback will guide the development of the plan’s strategies and priorities; help shape the future of the Central Avenue-Blue/Silver Line Sector Plan area; and 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). The open house events will be the last opportunities for the community members and stakeholders to contribute comments before the plan is drafted for public review and input in the fall of 2024.

For more information on the open house event or the sector plan, 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 Open House Events

WHEN:                 Wednesday, March 13, 2024

                              4–8 p.m.

                              Presentations at 4:30 and 6:30 p.m.

                              Saturday, March 16, 2024

                              11 a.m.–3 p.m.  

                              Presentations at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

WHERE:               Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex

                              8001 Sheriff Rd, Landover, MD 20785

                              To register online, visit: https://pgplan.org/bluelineopenhouse

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

Chief Communications Officer

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

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