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Developer Releases Statement Responding to Co-Op Lawsuit
The Neighborhood Development Company has released a statement responding to a lawsuit filed April 27 by Takoma Park-Silver Spring Co-op against NDC and the City of Takoma Park in a dispute over the co-op’s access to a city-owned parking lot and its ability to take deliveries.
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Takoma Co-op Files Suit Against Developer, City in Access Dispute
The Takoma Park-Silver Spring Co-op has filed a lawsuit against the Neighborhood Development Company and the City of Takoma Park in a dispute over the co-op’s access to a city-owned parking lot and its ability to take deliveries. The lot at Takoma Junction is leased to NDC by the city, and NDC leases it to…
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Urban One’s Proposal for Virginia Casino/Resort One of Two Finalists
Urban One’s proposal for a casino/resort in Richmond, Va. Is one of two finalists an evaluation panel is still considering, according to a report in the Washington Business Journal. The Silver Spring-based company announced its plans in February and was one of six original bidders on an economic development project.
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Construction Begins on $10 Million Renovation of Downtown Silver Spring
Construction on a planned $10 million renovation of the Downtown Silver Spring development is underway, with a new elevator installation next to the entrance to the former Eggspectation location. The elimination of the existing elevator is part of a number of changes coming to the Fountain Plaza that were presented publicly in September 2019.
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Council Passes Bill Providing Tax Incentive for Projects on WMATA Property
The County Council yesterday approved a bill that would exempt 100% of the property tax for a project built on property leased from WMATA at a Metro station in the county. Bill 29-20, the “More Housing at Metrorail Stations Act,” would apply to construction of new high-rise development that includes at least 50% rental housing…
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Montgomery Planning Releases FAQ on 8787 Georgia Redevelopment
Montgomery Planning has released an FAQ on the redevelopment of its former headquarters property at 8787 Georgia Ave. The document includes an explanation of the plan for trees, including replacement of those that must be taken down due to the excavation and grading that will be needed.
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Planning Board to Possibly Reconsider Downtown Silver Spring Plan Approval
The Planning Board is scheduled to reconsider its earlier approval of a $10 million renovation plan for Downtown Silver Spring at its meeting Thursday, July 16. The plan includes a proposal to permanently close Ellsworth Drive to vehicular traffic from Fenton Street to just beyond Fountain Plaza, and lay down nontoxic artificial turf to create…
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Washington Property Breaks Ground on Silver Spring’s Tallest Building
Washington Property Company broke ground this week on what will be Silver Spring’s tallest building, a 26-story apartment tower in the Ripley District. Solaire 8200 Dixon will include 403 units, primarily one-bedroom apartments with about 100 two-bedroom units.
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Planning Board Adopts New Silver Spring Streetscaping Standards
The Montgomery County Planning Board has approved a new set of standards for streetscaping downtown Silver Spring, the agency announced. The Silver Spring Streetscape Technical Manual has been in use since 1992. The current revisions are the result of work that began in the fall of 2017.