Plan Goals: Improve walkability and pedestrian safety Preserve and celebrate neighborhood character and sense of place Address code violations Improve owner-occupied housing & rental residential properties for all incomes Create economic opportunities Strengthen community identity

Opportunities The location is well connected, sitting inside the Beltway near two Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Metro stations, three future Maryland Transit Administration Purple Line Stations, and numerous bus lines. This accessible location has the potential for the redevelopment of low-density commercial properties with mixed-use, transit-oriented development (TOD). Already established single-family neighborhoods help to diversify housing options. Diverse community that includes African-Americans, Central Americans, West Africans, Vietnamese, Koreans, and Indians. Existing community amenities that include housing choices, access to transit, abundant park land, regional trails, and proximity to major employment. Strong market position because of proximity to transit and employment centers and existing ethnic businesses.

Constraints Poor connectivity exists between neighborhoods and in transit and retail centers Strong market position, specifically unmet retail demand, is overshadowed by market perceptions Conversion of owner-occupied, single-family housing to multifamily rental units creates difficulties for code enforcement officials Current road design discourages multimodal access to transit choices Zoning and market conditions discourage the redevelopment of aging, low-density commercial developments into walkable mixed-use development Market perceptions overshadow market position, perceived crime issues, comparative lower spending power of study area residents, atypical demand patterns of immigrant populations, and lack of a “destination” to attract consumers.

Implementation Priorities: Housing Near-Term Mid –Term Long-Term Reform code enforcement to stabilize neighborhoods Improve existing single family housing stock Improve existing single-family Research and study redevelopment and density options Increase quality, affordable housing options, particularly TOD Increase quality, affordable housing options, particularly TOD Develop neighborhood specific policies and programs for housing initiatives Research and study redevelopment and density options Implement Prince George’s County’s housing and economic development initiatives throughout the study area Implement Prince George’s County’s housing and economic development initiatives throughout the study area Develop relationships with national organizations experienced in transitioning neighborhoods

Implementation Priorities: Economic Development Near-Term Mid –Term Long-Term Create a marketing identity for the Greater Chillum Community Pursue development efforts for local businesses Improve existing single-family housing stock Work with local property owners to convert vacant space into a weekend farmers’ market Promote development of additional, affordable, rental housing units Work with Prince George’s County Redevelopment Authority and selected property owners to identify potential catalytic projects Establish a location for an urban farm and garden with work space for a weekend farmers’ market

Implementation Priorities: Connectivity & Transportation Near-Term Mid –Term Long-Term Improve pedestrian connectivity Increase transit opportunities Improve public safety Implement planned infrastructure changes Further evaluate crash data to understand additional safety concerns Reduce space between lighted intersections for pedestrians on major roads by signalized pedestrian crossings to improve access to bus stops

Implementation Priorities: Redevelopment & Revitalization Near-Term Mid –Term Long-Term Support the countywide zoning rewrite Explore rezoning Identify priority redevelopment locations Facilitate property improvements Increase investments, programming, and activities in public open spaces

Implementation Priorities: Neighborhoods & Sense of Place Near-Term Mid –Term Long-Term Create identity signage for the Greater Chillum Community at major gateways Create a neighborhood park at Chillum Manor open space Encourage the conversion of commercial areas to mixed-use, TOD Install signage for communities within the study area Create a trail between orphan sections of Knollbrook Drive along creek Increase investments, programming, and activities in public open spaces Improve and create safe pedestrian connections through the open spaces and easements that currently divide neighborhoods Educate residents on bulk trash pick-up procedures