Housing and Community Development Office: 7500 Maple Ave. Takoma Park, MD 20912 301.891.7119 301.270.4568 FAX Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday

The community development group focuses on economic development initiatives, historic preservation, site development review, and community outreach for proposed master plans, transportation projects, or changes to public space.

Development in Takoma Park

For more information on topics related to development, follow the links below.

• New Hampshire Avenue Corridor Charrette: August 14-20, 2007
• Comprehensive Planning in Takoma Park
• Development Review Process and Permits
• Development Projects
• Historic Preservation
• Transportation
• Environment
• Economic Development
• Community Development
• Maps and Data

Current Requests for Proposals

• None active at this time.

Committees

• The Community Development Block Grant Committee
• The Facade Advisory Board provides guidance and assistance to commercial building and business owners in the Takoma Junction/ Old Town areas.
• The Safe Roadways Committee advises the Council and encourages the development and evaluation of local, state and regional transportation-related policies, programs and projects.
• The Arts and Humanities Commission encourages appreciation of art and participation in art projects and programs.
• The Montgomery College Neighbors Advisory Committee advises the Council on neighborhood issues related to the planning and implementation of facility and enrollment changes at local campus and nurture a good relationship with the college through regular dialogue and working proactively with the college.