Germantown Town Center Urban Park
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Project Description
This project provides a new park in the Germantown Town Center, situated at the northern end of an 8.80-acre parcel of land owned by Montgomery County and shared with the new Germantown Regional Library. The site is challenging to develop due to the presence of existing wetlands, existing stormwater management facilities and steep slopes.
Background
A facility planning study was conducted and a plan for the park was approved by the Montgomery County Planning Board on June 30, 2005. Due to site constraints, the park will be passive in nature. Features of the park include the creation of additional open space areas by placing a large stormwater management facility underground, new interpretive trails and boardwalks, lighting, overlook terraces, water features, a pavilion that could be used for community festivals and events, and enhanced wetland areas for education and interpretation of nature. The project was approved and funded for detailed design and construction by the Montgomery County Council with the condition that staff examine alternative approaches to stormwater management in the detailed design phase in order to reduce capital and maintenance costs.
Status/Project Update
Detailed design began in October 2008. The stormwater management strategy is being coordinated with Montgomery County Departments of Environmental Protection and Permitting Services and may result in some changes to the park design and engineering.
Calendar and Meeting Notes
Links to review meeting notes and Planning Board memos will be attached to each applicable calendar event as it is scheduled and completed.
DATE/TIME |
DISCUSSION AND MEETING NOTES |
LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2005 | Planning Board Meeting - Facility Plan approved | M-NCPPC 8787 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD |
| October 2008 | Design begins | |
| Fall 2009 | Design completed | |
| Spring 2010 | Construction begins | |
| Fall 2011 | Construction completed and park opens |
M-NCPPC Staff Contact
Andy Frank, Project Manager
Andy.Frank@montgomeryparks.org
301-650-2886
Date of last update: March 25, 2009
Montgomery County Department of Parks