District Heights Energy Efficiency Program
(DHEEP)
Applications now available!!
Register for Information Session Today.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Samantha Archibald or Shantay Dabney: 2000 Marbury Drive, District Heights, MD 20747, PHONE-301-336-1402 EXT 15 or 10; geep@districtheights.org subject: "DHEEP 2010"
District Heights Code Enforcement Office: 20747, PHONE: 301-336-1402 EXT 21 or 46
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"City Beautiful" Home Exterior Improvement Grant
Applications are now closed
2009 Application
Beautification Application Packet-11410 most recent.doc
Waiting list is available
Program will be merging with Green Program, details will be released when the Green Program is launched in Spring/Summer 2010.
For more information contact
Ms. Samantha Archibald
Urban Planner
(301) 336-1402
The City of District Heights -- A Green City. Click to see what we're doing to "go green"
Click Here to see 2009 Green Projects
Green Jobs in District Heights -
The City's new green program will help in providing new "green jobs" in both the City and Prince George's County. Our new leader, President Barack Obama , in March, announced more than $20 billion for investment in a cleaner, greener economy, including $500 million for green job training. This investment will help build jobs for the middle class. Promoting green jobs in District Heights will only help to build the local economy, but also help residents save money on their energy bills, as well as help to decrease the gas emissions in the environment.
What is a "Green collar" Job?
A "green-collar" job is in essence a blue-collar job that has been upgraded to address the environmental challenges of our country," said Lucy Blake, chief executive of the Apollo Alliance (New York Times, March 2008)
District Heights is looking for local Plumbers, Electricians and general MHIC contractors who will provide "green" home improvement upgrades. We are also looking to build working relationships with Local Weatherization Agencies (LWA) and CNOs. Please contact Samantha Archibald, archibalds@districtheights.org or Shantay Dabney, dabneys@districtheights.org and 301-336-1402
Volunteers Needed
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Call (301) 336-1400 to sign-up!
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Community Development News
March 2010
Community Vision Plan - Final Presentation
Pictures from March 3, 2010 Community Workshop at the City of District Heights, Recreation Center
February 2010
Community Workshop
WHEN: March 3, 2010
WHO: UMD Landscape Architecture Studio & Neighborhood Design Center
WHERE: 2000 Marbury Drive, District Heights, MD 20747
LOCATION: Recreation Gymnasium
TIME: 6:00- 9:00 pm
Light refreshments will be served!!
Commercial Revitalization News
February 2010
Facade and Infrastructure Improvement Project completed in the 6300 Block of Marlboro Pike
Before
After
Yes, it's finally completed! What started in October 2008 has finally come to an end. The city partnered with the 13 property owners of the 6300 Block of Marlboro Pike to conduct facade and infrastructure improvements. The project consisted of a new storefront, uniform exterior treatment, new paint, awnings, commercial signage, trash receptacles,parking lot improvements, concrete dumpster pads (rear of building), security grills, exterior lighting, security lighting, and a complete electrical panel/utility upgrade. By revitalizing the 6300 Block, the city's plans are to restore the true identity of the community and to provide a better quality of life for its residents. Revitalization of the 6300 Block will also help to stimulate business activity in the 6300 Block, as well as the rest of the commercial corridor. We hope that it will also help to stimulate additional property investments in the commercial corridor.
The city would like to thank the state of Maryland's Community Legacy Program, Prince George's County - Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, HUD special Projects - Economic Development Initiative (EDI), the State of Maryland Bond Bill Appropriations administration; the contractors and consultants - John L. Mattingly Construction Co. and Arel Architects, Inc.; Prince George's County Permit Office, M-NCPPC, Washington Gas, and Pepco for being an integral part in the project. Also many thanks to the business owners, property owners, and customers, for your patience and cooperation. Thank you and remember that is our community; we have to support our businesses --- our local economy, which is critical to becoming a prosperous city
Article by Samantha Archibald, Urban Planner more information: archibalds@districtheights.org
July 2009
City of District Heights' Commercial Revitalization Efforts Underway
The city's commercial corridor has undergone a major transformation over the past 50 years. The commercial area provides valuable goods and services to the community. Unfortunately, similar to other development along the Marlboro Pike corridor, the city's commercial area experienced a downturn in its physical aesthetics and infrastructure. The dilapidated site conditions, mismatch building facades, and lack of investment (in some areas) portrays a negative perception of [city of] District Heights. With the recent commercial annexation in 2006 of the 6000 to the 6200 Block of Marlboro Pike, the city is working towards creating a safe and vibrant downtown area for its residents and surrounding community to enjoy. After years of planning and design, the city started their commercial revitalization efforts in 2008. The city of District Heights partnered with property and business owners in the 6300 Block in undergoing a $1.2 million renovation project. The city successfully utilized grant funding from a variety of funding sources to support their commercial revitalization efforts. Upon completion the 6300 Block revitalization project, there will exist, a completely new storefront, which will include the strip mall development, Tasty Crème's, and the CITGO Gas Station. The parking lot was also redone in late 2008 as part of the site renovations. By revitalizing the 6300 Block the city's plans are to restore the true identity of the community and to provide a better quality of life for its residents. Revitalization of the 6300 block will also help to stimulate business activity in the 6300 Block, as well as the entire commercial corridor, and hopefully, help to stimulate additional property investments in the commercial area.
The city was awarded additional funds from Prince George's County's, Community Development Block Grant Program for Fiscal year 2009-2010 to continue façade and infrastructure improvements in the rest of the corridor. Matching grants will be available to property and business owners to make exterior improvements to their property. Businesses will be contacted; and marketing and planning for Phase II has begun, and will continue into the fall and winter of 2009. The city's commercial revitalization efforts represent the start of building strong relationships with our business community.
More information about the city's revitalization efforts can be obtained by contacting, Samantha Archibald, the city's Urban Planner, who is the program manager of the city's commercial revitalization program, at archibalds@districtheights.org or going to www.districtheights.org/communityrevitalization.cfm.
Housing News
July 2009
Prince George's County - Department of Housing and Community Development announces......
Who Can Participate?
This program will provide down payment and closing cost assistance loans for purchases of vacant foreclosed properties in eligible zip-codes in Prince George's County. The down payment and closing costs assistance will be higher for purchases in Target Areas or for Workforce Housing.
The City of District Heights (area code 20747) is located in one of the Target Areas. Click on this link to see the map of eligible zipcodes. http://www.co.pg.md.ud/dream/PDF/Eligible%20Zip%20Codes.pdf
For more information
Website : www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/dream
General Information : 301.883.5456
Prince Georges County Department of Housing and Community Development
Down Payment on Your Dream Program
9201 Basil Court, Suite 155 Largo, MD 20774
Prince Georges County Association of Realtors
8400 Corporate Drive Suite 225, Landover MD 20781
Website : www.pgcar.com
Phone : 301.306.7900
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development
Maryland Mortgage Program
100 Community Place, Crownsville, MD 21032
www.mmprogram.org / 1-800-638-7781
For verification of license status of Real Estate Professionals Contact:
Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulations
500 North Calvert Street, Suite 401, Baltimore, MD 21202
www.dllr.state.md.us / 410-230-6001
Information about the NSP Program was obtained from the Prince George's County Department of Housing and Community Development Website.
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