Northern PG Development Boom Resums (Baltimore, Silver Spring: 2015, homes, movie theaters)

[adelphi_sky]

Currently I believe that the Hyattsville, Riverdale, College Park building boom has resumed from pre-recession levels. Check out the developments that are either planned or will be completed by 2015 all within 3 square miles. If anyone is looking to get in on the ground floor of a great area, this is it. The Purple Line will just enhance all of the benefits of this area.


1. The Domain at College Park (Breaks ground next month)
2. College Park Center (http://www.jbgr.com/images/inner/properties/CollegeParkCenter.pdf - broken link)(planning stages)
3. Maryland Book Exchange (plans approved)
4. College Park Shopping Center (planning stages (Harris Teeter?))
5. Cafritz (planning stages)
6. East Campus (http://www.eastcampus.umd.edu/2011Phase1SitePlan.pdf - broken link) (planning stages)
7. Town Place Suites by Marriot (planning stages)
8. Percontee Belcrest Redevlopment (breaks ground 1st quarter?)
9. EYA Arts District East Village (Under Construction)
10. University View Village (http://dcrealestate.citybizlist.com/item_upload/bldg_66.JPG - broken link) (waiting on a start date)

College Park Development Update
Hyattsville Development
EYA

[$mk8795]

Thats not Northern PG County..........

[adelphi_sky]

Originally Posted by $mk8795

Thats not Northern PG County..........

Wow! Did you even try to look at a map before you made that comment? Do you care if people take you seriously? And you're a senior member?



North County

Northern Prince George's County includes Laurel, Beltsville, Adelphi, College Park and Greenbelt. This area of the county is anchored by the Capital Beltway and the Baltimore-Washington Parkway. The key employers are the University of Maryland, Beltsville Agricultural Research Center and NASA-Goddard Space Flight Center. Areas of geographic distinction include Greenbelt Park, a wooded reserve adjacent to the planned environmental community of Greenbelt, and University Park, a collection of historic homes adjacent to the University of Maryland. Riversdale Mansion, along with the historic homes of Berwyn Heights, Mt. Rainier and Hyattsville are also located in this area. The hidden Lake Artemesia, a park constructed during the completion of the Washington Metro Green Line, incorporates a stocked fishing lake and serves as the trail-head for an extensive Anacostia Tributary Trails system that runs along the Anacostia River and its tributaries. The south and central tracts of the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center also lie in this part of the county; the north tract lies north of the Patuxent River in Anne Arundel County.

[EdwardA]

This is what development looks like but I'm glad Northern PG is growing.

Too Many To Count: Residential Projects in the Works for the Rosslyn/Ballston Corridor

[rsh56]

So in short, CP is getting some sort of revitalization.

[elias9193]

I grew up there in the 60's and 70's and moved away once the decline of the 80's and 90's got into full swing. Its great to see it making a come back, its proximity to DC and Montgomery County makes it an ideal affordable alternative for young families.

[pgtvatitans]

I like the direction they are taking College Park and Hyattsville. I think they need to stick to that. One of the problems PG has had with development is, in my opinion, it didn't have a clear focus. Seems like they are gearing College Park and Hyattsville to be kind of a young hip, urban type locations. That is good as long as they don't try to mix other things in it like creating teenage hangouts. If you look at the failed projects in this county like the Blvd or University Town Center, they just seem to add stores that attract different groups of people, especially ones who bring problems and it killed businesses. I think they have learned.

[adelphi_sky]

Originally Posted by meatkins

I like the direction they are taking College Park and Hyattsville. I think they need to stick to that. One of the problems PG has had with development is, in my opinion, it didn't have a clear focus. Seems like they are gearing College Park and Hyattsville to be kind of a young hip, urban type locations. That is good as long as they don't try to mix other things in it like creating teenage hangouts. If you look at the failed projects in this county like the Blvd or University Town Center, they just seem to add stores that attract different groups of people, especially ones who bring problems and it killed businesses. I think they have learned.

One of the reason for UTC's failure is not the retail mix that attracted certain teens. Surprisingly, it was upscale. You had a popular area bar, a restaurant managed by a top DC chef, Carolina Kitchen, a high end Ice Cream store, an all natural cafe, etc. No Chinese joints, Burger Kings, or Footlockers to be seen. The only draw for them was maybe Three Brothers and the theater. Look at the problems Downtown Silver Spring has with rowdy, and sometimes violent, teens. Most of their retail restaurant mix is upscale (at last on the outside of the mall). I've even heard people complain about the teens at Rockville Town Center. It all boils down to parents and how they possess a lack of guidance and control over their teens. It used to be that if you didn't have any money to shop at the mall or a store, you had no business being there. About 99% of the teens aren't at the stores to shop.

I think both Montgomery and PG county should create areas for teens to hang out. Boys and Girls clubs, recreation centers, libraries that are open later, etc. I'd suggest a curfew, but that issue has been beat to death in Montgomery COunty.

[pgtvatitans]

Originally Posted by adelphi_sky

One of the reason for UTC's failure is not the retail mix that attracted certain teens. Surprisingly, it was upscale. You had a popular area bar, a restaurant managed by a top DC chef, Carolina Kitchen, a high end Ice Cream store, an all natural cafe, etc. No Chinese joints, Burger Kings, or Footlockers to be seen. The only draw for them was maybe Three Brothers and the theater. Look at the problems Downtown Silver Spring has with rowdy, and sometimes violent, teens. Most of their retail restaurant mix is upscale (at last on the outside of the mall). I've even heard people complain about the teens at Rockville Town Center. It all boils down to parents and how they possess a lack of guidance and control over their teens. It used to be that if you didn't have any money to shop at the mall or a store, you had no business being there. About 99% of the teens aren't at the stores to shop.

I think both Montgomery and PG county should create areas for teens to hang out. Boys and Girls clubs, recreation centers, libraries that are open later, etc. I'd suggest a curfew, but that issue has been beat to death in Montgomery COunty.

When I used to go to the UTC, I was surprised at the number of teens that I saw at the Qdoba too. Movie theaters unfortunately attract most of the teenagers though, which is why it seems they are at these locations. And as far as Silver Spring, as upscale as the outdoor store are, the inside of City Place is the direct opposite. What an awful, awful mall. Dare I say I would rather go to Iverson Mall than City Place.