October 2018 – Prince George's County Planning Department Blog

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.

Plan Calls for Athletic Facility, Senior Housing in Morgan Boulevard Area

October 10, 2018October 10, 2018 Planning Department staff0

The Prince George’s County Planning Department recently released its 2018 Morgan Boulevard and Vicinity Study and Action Plan, which evaluates redevelopment of the area.

Planning Board Member Honored as Civic Leader

October 8, 2018October 8, 2018 Planning Department staff0

Prince George’s County Planning Board member Manuel R. Geraldo will be honored with a Civic Leadership Award October 18 by The Community Foundation.

Deadline for Historic Property Grants: October 29

October 3, 2018October 4, 2018 Planning Department staff0

The Prince George’s County Planning Department is accepting applications for the Historic Property Grant Program, which offers up to $50,000 for the acquisition, rehabilitation, preservation, or restoration of historic properties. The 11 properties shown in the above slideshow that were awarded grants in 2018 display a sampling of eligible projects. Applications for the Historic Property Grant Program are […]

Register today: Zoning Rewrite Team to Discuss Community Engagement

October 2, 2018October 2, 2018 Planning Department staff0

The Prince George’s County Zoning Rewrite Team and community members will be present about Community Engagement in the Zoning Rewrite process at the 2018 National Capital Area APA Conference on Thursday, October 18 at George Washington University.