Project Scope
The Façade Restoration and Infrastructure Improvement Program will consist of a strategy to visually restore and improve the physical image of the entire Marlboro Pike Commercial Corridor within the corporate limits of the City of District Heights. The restoration process will be completed in two (2) phases (pending on the project budget). The two phases are as follows:
Phase One (I)
Phase Two (II)
The program scope will encompass taking a comprehensive analysis of each facade storefront to establish a single design treatment and color scheme, which is architecturally compatible and has continuity. In addition to façade improvements, parking, lighting and landscaping issues (as needed) will also be addressed; as it is part of our comprehensive plan to improve the image of the commercial area. Included elements in the façade restoration and infrastructure plan will be following design treatment qualities: Façade Restoration and Infrastructure improvement of 6200 BlockFaçade Restoration and Infrastructure improvement of 6000-6100 Block
Element I. Façade Restoration
Element II. Infrastructure: Parking and Lighting Environmental enhancement Improvement to signage and coordinated signage standards Erection of individual storefront awnings or one standard awning Minor brick cleaning and surface maintenanceApplication of new exterior façade materialsStreet furniture additions (trash receptacles/ashtrays)Uniform storefront window merchandizing design standards
Element III. Landscaping and beautification Milling of existing asphalt (resurfacing of Parking lot, curbs)Installation of concrete (resurfacing alleys, driveways)Public space improvements (sidewalks) Privacy fence (optional)Demolition of (old) lighting fixturesInstallation of (new) Lighting fixturesInstallation of Wayfinding signage
Project Planning and Construction ScheduleInstallation of flowers, shrubs, and trees (as necessary)
The proposed schedule for completion of the entire facade restoration and infrastructure improvement program is estimated between 18 to 20 months. This would include planning, pre-restoration and restoration phases. The façade project will be broken up into two (2) phases. Including within each phase are three (3) stages of planning and restoration. A breakdown of the scheduled process is as follows:
Phase I. Façade Restoration and Infrastructure Improvement of the 6300 Block Stage I. Planning (1 month)
Phase II. Façade Restoration of 6000, 6100 and 6200 Block
Stage II. Pre-Restoration (4 months)
Stage III. Restoration: (7 months)
1. Façade improvement
2. Parking and lighting improvement
Stage I. Planning (1 month)
Stage II. Pre-Restoration (4 months)
Stage III. Restoration: (6 months)
3. Façade improvement
4. Parking and lighting improvement
For Interested Property Owners/Businesses
The City invite the property owners of the 6000-6200 Block to be a part of the our Facade and Infrastructure Initiative. If you are a property owner and is interested in making exterior improvements to their property. Please feel free contact Samantha Archibald at 301-336-1402.
Program Participation consent forms available at the Municipal building, 2000 Marbury Drive, District Heights, MD 20747.