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Stronger, Healthier and Happier CommunitiesAccess to Experiences, not Acres
Q & A Slides
page 2E N E R G I Z E D P U B L I C S P A C E S F U N C T I O N A L M A S T E R P L A N F O R P A R K S
Existing Park policies
.guide this new analysis and implementation plan
to interact with existing and future master plans.
Role of EPS Plan
page 3E N E R G I Z E D P U B L I C S P A C E S F U N C T I O N A L M A S T E R P L A N F O R P A R K S
Where Is This Plan Applicable?
1. Areas With Existing High Population
2. Areas Planned For Growth
3. Centers Suited To Creation Of Energized Public Spaces
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EPS Study Area Higher density of
people & jobs
Areas planned for growth
EPS Pilot Area Test application of
methodology
Silver Spring CBD
Where to Focus
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Study Area Residents have a Higher Need for Parks they can Walk To!
Where to Focus
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Why This Plan?
This Plan Defines a New Methodology to Help Ensure Adequate Parks and Open Spaces
in the Most Highly Populated Areas of the County
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Vision
In the EPS Study Area, everyone can
walk to a public space.
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How many people are served? Active Recreation Example
Supply of Park & Open Space Experiences
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Supply Analysis: Walkable Access to Experiences
A c t i v e C o n t e m p l a t i v e S o c i a l G a t h e r i n g
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Demand equals the sum ofResidential Population +
Daytime Job Population
Sample demand for one squareEstimated Daytime Jobs 18
Estimated Residents + 436
Total Demand 454
Demand Analysis
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Quantitative Analysis Identify Areas with a Lower Level of Service
SUPPLY DEMAND LEVEL OF SERVICE
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Where to
Activate?
Connect?
Renovate/repurpose?
Develop?
Create?
Outcomes Five Implementation Strategies
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Acorn Park Improvements to cross
Georgia Ave
Connect
Public Open Space
Public/Private Open Space
Proposed Pedestrian Node
Existing Crosswalk
Proposed Crosswalk/Pedestrian
Improvement
Proposed Park Pedestrian
Connection
page 14E N E R G I Z E D P U B L I C S P A C E S F U N C T I O N A L M A S T E R P L A N F O R P A R K S
The former courtyard plaza was underutilized.
A dog park was needed in the area.
Repurpose: Ellsworth Urban Park
Visibility and access improved
Successful and popular dog park
Increased park usage
BEFORE AFTER
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Develop: Western Grove Urban Park
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Create New Open Spaces
Building Roof POPS Parking Garage Roof
page 17E N E R G I Z E D P U B L I C S P A C E S F U N C T I O N A L M A S T E R P L A N F O R P A R K S
Cristina Sassaki, EPS Plan Project Manager & Lead PlannerCristina.Sassaki@montgomeryparks.org
Christopher McGovern, GIS ManagerChristopher.mcgovern@montgomeryplanning.org
Brenda Sandberg, Acting EPS Plan Supervisor
Brenda.Sandberg@montgomeryparks.org
Montgomeryparks.org
Thank you
mailto:Cristina.Sassaki@montgomeryparks.orgmailto:Christopher.mcgovern@montgomeryplanning.orgmailto:Brenda.Sandberg@montgomeryparks.org
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