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Rockville Town Center

Long-Term Goals with Meaningful Solutions

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GOAL A: Develop Maryland Avenue as the Town Center centerpiece.
SOLUTION: Create tree-lined street with wide sidewalks that clearly connect Beall Avenue and East Middle Lane.

GOAL B: Develop North Washington Street as a high-quality, mixed-use street that serves as an appropriate transition to residential neighborhoods.
SOLUTION: Incorporate a full-service grocery store to meet the needs of the residential community.

GOAL C: Reinforce a sense of urban enclosure by placing parking behind buildings, and design buildings to reach street edges.
SOLUTION: Form a limited network of continuous streets edged by mixed-use entities with parking opportunities behind.

GOAL D: Encourage high-quality materials in all aspects of site and building development.
SOLUTION: Designate acceptable elements and materials for use.

GOAL E: Incorporate open space (landscaping and/or plaza) into private building plans.
SOLUTION: Develop “Town Square” in a central location.

GOAL F: Create pedestrian-friendly streetscapes and public spaces.
SOLUTION: Streetscape dimensions and materials will allow for a comfortable relationship between pedestrians and vehicles.

GOAL G: Preserve traditional storefront design techniques; maximize opportunities for street activity through ground-floor development.
SOLUTION: Encourage street-level retailers to exercise creativity in appealing to both vehicular and pedestrian traffic.


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