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CBD and Vicinity Sector Plan: Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission

This document summarizes the Wheaton CBD and Vicinity Sector Plan. It describes Wheaton as a young, diverse and educated community. It proposes zoning changes and incentives to support small businesses and preserve Wheaton's character. This includes rezoning some residential areas while protecting existing neighborhoods. The plan estimates the proposed zoning could generate over 25,000 new jobs and balance the jobs to housing ratio. It identifies redevelopment opportunities and aims to integrate the Westfield Mall into the community. The overall goal is to position Wheaton to take advantage of growth while addressing quality of life through a walkable and sustainable plan.

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CBD and Vicinity Sector Plan: Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission

This document summarizes the Wheaton CBD and Vicinity Sector Plan. It describes Wheaton as a young, diverse and educated community. It proposes zoning changes and incentives to support small businesses and preserve Wheaton's character. This includes rezoning some residential areas while protecting existing neighborhoods. The plan estimates the proposed zoning could generate over 25,000 new jobs and balance the jobs to housing ratio. It identifies redevelopment opportunities and aims to integrate the Westfield Mall into the community. The overall goal is to position Wheaton to take advantage of growth while addressing quality of life through a walkable and sustainable plan.

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Wheaton CBD and Vicinity Sector Plan

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Wheaton CBD and Vicinity Sector Plan

Mile mile

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The Wheaton Community


Young, diverse, educated
25% African-American 14% Hispanic or Latino 12% Asian/pacific islander 5% other

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The Wheaton Community


Young, diverse, educated
68% of the population has at least a bachelors degree
(Countywide: 66%)

Over 1/3 of Wheatons population is foreign born 45% of adults (18-44 years old) are typically single or young families 52% of areas working residents take public transit (18% Countywide) Areas senior population is declining

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The 1990 Sector Plan

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Area of proposed zoning changes

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Proposed Building Heights (maximum)

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Support for Small Businesses


The proposed zoning incentives Shorter review for small, infill developments Countys small business programs

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Preservation of Wheatons character


Preserving small businesses means preserving Wheatons Character

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Protection of Existing Neighborhoods

R-60 Zoned properties rezoned to CRN

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Proposed Zoning

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Proposed Zoning-Office Development

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Jobs/Housing balance
1990 Plan Estimate
(~ 9.3M gsf) Jobs Housing

Existing Plus Pipeline (2008) 10,210 2,588 3.9:1

Total Estimated for the Draft Plan


(~12.6M gsf)

13,490 3,165 4.3:1

13,200 6,600 2.0:1

J/H Ratio

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Proposed Zoning-Office Development

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Proposed Zoning-Office Development

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Proposed Zoning-Office Development

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Proposed Zoning-Office Development


Proposed Zoning Potential maximum commercial FAR: 6.25 Million square feet =+25,000 jobs

Change the jobs/housing balance estimate from 2.0:1 to 4.2:1.

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Redevelopment opportunities
Likely Redevelopment Sites

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Redevelopment opportunities
Likely Redevelopment Sites

Sites with current plans for residential development Countys revitalization initiative sites Owners have expressed interest in redevelopment Other potential redevelopments (single ownership)

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Redevelopment opportunities

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Integrate Westfield Mall into the Core

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Integrate Westfield Mall into the Core

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Ennalls- Price connection

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Community Facilities

Crossways Community center

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The Proposed Plan


Positions Wheaton to take advantage of future redevelopment opportunities Supports downtown revitalization Addresses the quality of life issues Creates a walkable, sustainable community

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Wheaton Sector Plan

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The Core District

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Price District

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Blueridge District

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Kensington View/Wheaton Hills District

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Westfield District

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