Montgomery Planning 10 Year Checkup Great Seneca Science

Montgomery Planning 10 -Year Check-up Great Seneca Science Corridor Master Plan Amendment Great Seneca Science Corridor Minor Master Plan Amendment Implementation Advisory Committee Montgomery Planning 9/23/2020 1

Presentation Outline • Vision of the 2010 Plan • What we know: transportation, staging, trends and development • What we know: development and • Recommended Approach of Plan Amendment Great Seneca Science Corridor Minor Master Plan Amendment Montgomery Planning 9/23/2020 2

2010 GSSC PLAN: Vision “This Plan establishes a blueprint for the LSC that includes an expanded, first-class medical center, research facilities, academic institutions, and an array of services and amenities for residents, workers, and visitors. It will have an open space system that incorporates the area’s natural environmental features into a larger network, connecting destinations by paths and trails, and providing opportunities for a range of outdoor experiences. ” (p. 15) Great Seneca Science Corridor Minor Master Plan Amendment Montgomery Planning 9/23/2020 3

2010 GSSC PLAN: Transit Vision “The LSC of the future will be served by a fully integrated transit system that links mid-County activity centers via the Corridor Cities Transitway (CCT). Access to high quality transit is increasingly important to businesses trying to attract knowledge-based, creative class workers. The LSC will continue to be a specialized employment center but it will be connected by transit with nearby residential communities at the Shady Grove Metro Station, the King Farm, the Crown Farm, Kentlands, and the Watkins Mill Town Center. ” (p. 15) Great Seneca Science Corridor Minor Master Plan Amendment Montgomery Planning 9/23/2020 4

2010 GSSC PLAN: Transit Staging “While this Plan is about providing opportunities for future world-leading scientific research, it is also concerned with protecting residential neighborhoods and investments made by businesses and institutions in the area. Growth and change in the LSC must occur in a way that does not overburden the surrounding communities. This Plan’s explicit staging recommendations are essential to preserving the quality of life that residents enjoy. Infrastructure—particularly transit—must be provided before significant amounts of development can be built. Staging development ensures that growth will be managed and timed with the delivery of the infrastructure necessary to. Science support it. ” (p. 1) Master Plan Amendment Great Seneca Corridor Minor Montgomery Planning 9/23/2020 5

2010 GSSC PLAN: Monitoring “Revisiting this Plan in regular intervals—focusing on the LSC—is particularly important to assess how the area is developing, the need for infrastructure delivery, and if the vision is being achieved. ” (p. 80) • The biennial monitoring program should conduct a regular assessment of the staging plan • Plan implementation should be monitored over time Great Seneca Science Corridor Minor Master Plan Amendment Montgomery Planning 9/23/2020 6

WHAT WE KNOW: STAGING • Stage 1 of development is capped • Requirements for Stage 2 of development have not yet been met ü Relocating the Public Safety Training Academy ü Attaining a non-auto driver mode share (NADMS) of 18% ü Fully funding the construction of the Life Sciences Center (LSC) Loop Trail within the six-year capital improvements program X Fully funding construction of Phase I of the CCT (Shady Grove to Metropolitan Grove) within the six-year County or State capital improvements program. Great Seneca Science Corridor Minor Master Plan Amendment Montgomery Planning 9/23/2020 7

WHAT WE KNOW: TRANSPORTATION • Maryland Transit Authority does not intend to do more on the CCT, and have turned over the CCT to the County for implementation • Corridor Forward is evaluating potential transit projects that serve communities along the I-270 Corridor, including the CCT • Corridor Forward will produce a prioritized list of transit projects and may recommend a change to the CCT or identify higher priority transit projects for communities along the I-270 corridor. • MCDOT is exploring short-term transit solutions to improve transit connections between the LSC, Universities, Metrorail and MARC Great Seneca Science Corridor Minor Master Plan Amendment Montgomery Planning 9/23/2020 8

WHAT WE KNOW: TRENDS & DEVELOPMENT • Development applications submitted since the Plan approval are not delivering the building forms, residential or employment densities envisioned in the Plan, which affects the activity levels as well as traffic. • Economic growth in the County is down, but there is a demand for development in the biohealth and life sciences industry - especially with the COVID-19 pandemic. • The pandemic has also introduced telework as a viable option, which may have long-term effects on travel / traffic patterns. • Johns Hopkins University-Belward Farm site remains undeveloped Great Seneca Science Corridor Minor Master Plan Amendment Montgomery Planning 9/23/2020 9

Plan Amendment • Two-phased approach • Maintain 2010 Plan boundaries Great Seneca Science Corridor Minor Master Plan Amendment Montgomery Planning 9/23/2020 10

PHASE 1 AMENDMENT: • Role of approved but not yet built development in the LSC and staging requirements • Other mechanisms to approach staging • The evolution in transportation policy and mobility options Scope of Work October 2020 Planning Board Public Hearing April 2021 Council Public Hearing Plan Adoption October 2021 January 2022 Great Seneca Science Corridor Minor Master Plan Amendment Montgomery Planning 9/23/2020 11

PHASE 2 AMENDMENT: • Vision of the Life Sciences Center for consistency of with county priorities • Transportation recommendations in light Corridor Forward prioritized list of transit options • Recommendations for land use, zoning, urban design, transportation, community facilities as well as implementation and staging requirements Plan Kickoff Planning Board Public Hearing Council Public Hearing Plan Adoption July 2022 TBD TBD Great Seneca Science Corridor Minor Master Plan Amendment Montgomery Planning 9/23/2020 12

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Questions | Comments | Connect Maren Hill: Maren. Hill@montgomeryplanning. org Elwyn Gonzalez: Elwyn. Gonzalez@montgomeryplanning. org Website: montgomeryplanning. org/planning/communities/midcou nty/great-seneca-science-corridor/great-seneca-sciencecorridor-master-plan-minor-master-plan-amendment/ Twitter: @montgomeryplans Facebook: Facebook. com/montgomeryplanning Instagram: @montgomeryplanning Great Seneca Science Corridor Minor Master Plan Amendment Montgomery Planning 9/23/2020 14