Monday, February 4, 2013
The District 3 councilmember addressed several key development topics Monday at Plato's Diner.
East Campus, transit-oriented metro development, and the Cafritz project were all hot topics at Monday morning's coffee chat with Prince George's County Councilmember Eric Olson’s (District 3), held at Plato’s Diner in College Park. East Campus The construction of the development know as East Campus—a 39-acre parcel of land located at Paint Branch Parkway and Route 1—has once again been put on hold. The site was conceived to be a town center for students, including graduate student housing and a grocery store. The University of Maryland’s first shot at developing the property fell through in 2009, and recent efforts to build the property out in two phases have been delayed. “For the time being, they are pulling back,” said Olson, who …
Thursday, March 15, 2012
University expects that ground will be broken for the mixed-use project by this time next year.
When Robert Specter first joined the faculty at the University of Maryland six months ago and searched the files of his predecessor, he found documents detailing visions for the East Campus mixed-use development from as long ago as 1999. More than a decade later, he expects ground to be broken for the mixed-use development by this time next year, he told a room full of developers, property owners and brokers, officials and residents at a real estate roundtable Thursday morning. “There’s been a lot of talk and a lot of energy and a lot of money put into East Campus already,” said the university’s vice president for administrative affairs and chief financial officer. Despite selecting a developer, Foulger-Pratt Companies and Argo Investment …
The city is hosting its first real estate roundtable in two years.
It's been nearly two years since the city last hosted a real estate roundtable, but that's changing this morning, when residents will have a chance to learn the latest about the East Campus and M Square projects, as well as the status of an ongoing faculty housing study. The University of Maryland's Vice President for Administrative Affairs and Chief Financial Officer Rob Specter will be the keynote speaker for the event, beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the Clarion Inn, 8601 Baltimore Ave. The city's planning department director, Terry Schum, and economic development coordinator, Michael Stiefvater, will also be on-hand to discuss development in the city. An RSVP was required by March 5, but Patch will be there. Check back later for …
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Approval of detailed site plan includes conditions intended to promote pedestrian safety.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Patch has a round up of agenda items on tap for tonight's Mayor and Council meeting.
There's a packed agenda for tonight's mayor and council meeting, which begins at 8:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 4500 Knox Road. Those attending the meeting can pick up a parking pass from the windows just inside the building. Below is a summary of several of the agenda items. The complete agenda is attached to this post. The council will vote on the approval of two non-competitive and four competitive public school grants that amount to a total of $18,500. Mayor Andrew Fellows will also propose a resolution to join with Prince George's County and other municipalities to join in joint negotiations for the renewal of the Comcast franchise. Council member Stephanie Stullich will bring forward a motion to express support …
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Patch has a round up of agenda items on tap for tonight's Mayor and Council meeting.
Tonight’s Mayor and Council work session could be interesting. The agenda is packed with lots of development and business discussions, including the Maryland Book Exchange, M Square, and potential future businesses in College Park. Below you’ll find summaries of several of the agenda items. The complete agenda accompanies this post. The council meeting will begin at 8 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 4500 Knox Road. Those attending the meeting can pick up a parking pass from the windows just inside the building. The city completed a resident survey last year that identified new businesses that residents want in College Park. The planning staff will discuss with the city the next steps in matching desired businesses with …
R. J.
8:30 am on Friday, February 8, 2013
Eric Olson is the biggest impediment to these development projects. That's why the projects keep getting "stalled" and "pulled back." You need less of an environmentalist and more of an economic development mindset in your representative. more ›