Community Planning – Prince George's County Planning Department Blog

Community Spotlight: Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary Offers Serenity of Nature

June 25, 2019June 25, 2019 Carly Brockinton0

Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary, run by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and used as the headquarters of the Maryland Conservation Corp, is home to deer, osprey, bald eagles, owls, fox, song birds, snakes, turtles, and beavers. And it is just like home to nature lovers, birdwatchers, hikers, and fishermen.

Community Spotlight: Hyattsville Brewery Grows from General Store

March 25, 2019 Carly Brockinton0

“What makes us unique is that, over the years, we’ve collected enough tanks and we brew in a small enough size that we can have 18 to 20 of our own beers on tap at any given point,” said Mike Franklin.

Department Presents Fairmont Heights High School Economic Study

January 31, 2019 Carly Brockinton1

The Community Planning Division hosted an information session January 23 at the Cedar Heights Community Center to share s the results of the Fairmont Heights High School Economic Study.

Q&A with Helen Smith

November 21, 2018October 23, 2018 Planning Department staff0

Helen Smith, the Planning Information Services and Permit Review supervisor with the Prince George’s Planning Department, is currently working on an online request intake system and online payment process.

Washington Grove: Lessons from a Planned Community

November 14, 2018October 23, 2018 Planning Department staff0

Staff from the Community Planning Division of the Prince George’s County Planning Department participated October 21 in a presentation and walking tour of the planned community of Washington Grove.

Eagle Harbor: Big Plans in County’s Smallest Municipality

November 7, 2018October 15, 2018 Carly Brockinton0

Eagle Harbor, the smallest municipality in the County, will celebrate its 90th anniversary in 2019, and the town officials are planning to “do everything a bit bigger” throughout the year with fireworks on the Fourth of July, a gala/scholarship awards dinner in April, and a black history program.

DesignDC Offers Planners More Perspectives

October 31, 2018October 15, 2018 Planning Department staff0

DesignDC, the annual conference of the Washington, D.C., Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, offered sessions earlier this month on equitable development, housing affordability, and the consideration of women in urban design.

Study Launches to Improve Pedestrian Safety at Prince George’s Plaza

October 24, 2018October 15, 2018 Thomas Lester0

The Prince George’s Plaza Station Pedestrian Safety and Access Study, launched September 11, will provide detailed recommendations and implementation measures to enhance the area for non-motorized users.

Planning Department Program Funds Fairmont Heights High School Study

October 17, 2018October 15, 2018 Carly Brockinton0

In September 1950, 738 black students entered the new Fairmont Heights Junior-Senior High School—one of only two high schools in Prince George’s County for blacks during segregation, and the only one that offered twelfth grade. In 2017, the last students left that building, which now sits vacant. While the students have moved on, the community […]

Showing Employee Appreciation

October 11, 2018October 9, 2018 Carly Brockinton0

Last week the employees of the Prince George’s County Planning Department and the Prince George’s County Parks and Recreation took a little time to celebrate each other and the hard work we do supporting our community at an annual Employee Cookout.