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Corridor Studies | Route 1 | Route 40

Route 1 | Dace Blaumanis | 410-313-4324
Manual: Articulates design requirements and recommendations for properties in the Route 1 corridor. The Manual explains procedures for determining compliance with the zoning regulations, especially for new districts in the corridor.

Revitalization Studies Newsletter
Phase 1 Report March 2008
Phase 2 Report October 2006

SHA Corridor Improvement Strategy | Harriet Levine | 410-837-5840
The study recommends a set of transportation improvements that will accommodate new development and redevelopment in the corridor and improve the appearance and functioning of the US 1 road network. Needs and priorities will be identified for improvements to be made by developers, the County and the State.

Advisory Committee Meeting
Tuesday, May 20 from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Elkridge Library, 6540 Washington Boulevard
DPZ and SHA's consultants, Kittelson and Associates, are holding a meeting for the US 1 Advisory Committee on the consultant's US 1 Corridor Improvement Strategy report.

Public Workshop Advisory Committee
June 18 and 20, 2007 November 14, 2006
Presentation 3 MB Comparison of Maryland Arterials
Sub-Area A Case Study: Washington Blvd, Coastal Hwy
Sub-Area B Case Study: Georgia Ave, Wisconsin Ave
Sub-Area C Conceptual Cross-Section for Route 1 Edge
Public Open House May 23, 2006
July 12, 2006 Improvement Strategy Process 2.7MB
Questionnaire Summary  
Open House Summary  
Comments by Topic and Area  

Reconnaissance Survey | Harriet Levine | 410-837-5840
The survey discusses the existing physical aspects and operating conditions of the corridor, identifies planned public and private projects, and synthesizes the goals and recent actions from previous planning efforts.

Table of Contents  
Project Overview 2.8MB Appendix A Draft Guiding Principles
Land Use and Urban Form 3.5MB Appendix B Photography Inventory
Transportation Facilities 3.9MB Appendix C Potential Pedestrian Projects
Conclusion Appendix D 2005 Traffic Operation 2.3MB
  Appendix E Crash Data 3.6MB


Route 40 | Bill Mackey | 410-313-2350

Enhancement Study
The 2004 Enhancement Study Final Report addresses the economic development and community enhancement potential of the Route 40 Corridor. The Study provides recommendations for short term and long term priorities for the corridor.

Maps Newsletter
Study Area Map Summer 2005

Market Analysis
The Market Analysis reviews economic and demographic trends and existing conditions for housing and commercial development. Estimates about the potential future demand for the corridor are based on these existing conditions, information from comparable markets and the future scenarios growth projections.

Characterization Study
The Route 40 Characterization Study is a look at the broader geography of the corridor that is defined by US Census Tracts and County Statistical Areas. These areas extend beyond the limits of the corridor both due to the ease of analysis and because this expanded information plays an important role in determining the uses of the corridor.

Public Open House  
November 16, 2006  
Project Update  


Historic Preservation | Zan Koldewey | 410-313-4323
Conserving the older communities of Howard County, their architectural styles and preserving our history for future generations.

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Historic Districts on the National Register of Historic Places
Design Guidelines: Ellicott City | Lawyers Hill

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