Corridor Plans

Click here to view the Route 1 Corridor Plan adopted in 2023 on the Route 1 Corridor web page. This web page also includes a summary of prior planning efforts along the Route 1 corridor and a series of assessments which served as baseline data that informed a comprehensive evaluation of Route 1 as part of HoCo By Design, the County's General Plan. 

Route 1 Manual

The purpose of the Route 1 Manual is to present requirements and recommendations to: improve the visual appearance of the corridor's streetscape, enhance the appearance and value of developments in the corridor, and establish the desired design character for new developments in the Corridor Employment (CE), Transit Oriented Development (TOD), and Corridor Activity Center (CAC) Districts. 

Route 1 Design Manual Update

The Department of Planning and Zoning is updating the Route 1 Design Manual to reflect how the Corridor has changed over the past 15 years. This effort will take a fresh look at the design goals for the Corridor and make recommendations for improvements based on various newly adopted and updated County plans and policies.

• Additional information can be found on our Route 1 Design Manual resource page.
• If you would like to be informed of key updates, please join our interest list. 

Additional Route 1 Resources

• Market Analysis: Route 1 Snowden-Dobbin Corridors (2011)
• SHA Corridor Improvement Strategy (2008)
• Corridor Revitalization Phase 1 Report (2001)
• Corridor Revitalization Phase 2 Report (2002)

Route 40 Design Manual

The Route 40 Design Manual outlines design guidelines that, when applied to new development or redevelopment within the Route 40 corridor, will enhance the overall aesthetics and function of the corridor. 

Route 40 Design Manual Update

The Department of Planning and Zoning is updating the Route 40 Design Manual to better reflect the County’s current goals and long-term plans. This update will take a fresh look at how the Route 40 Corridor is designed, with the goal of creating spaces that are attractive, well-organized, and work well for both residents and businesses.

• Additional information can be found on our Route 40 Design Manual resource page.
• If you would like to be informed of key updates, please join our interest list.

Additional Route 40 Resources

• Review the Design Manual Update resource page
• Streetscape Master Plan (2010)
• Enhancement Study (2004)

Clarksville Pike Streetscape Plan and Design Guidelines

The Clarksville Pike Streetscape Plan and Design Guidelines contain a comprehensive set of recommendations to guide design and development of the Clarksville Pike corridor from Trotter Road to Guilford Road. Specific criteria for streetscape, architectural, and signage design are outlined to ensure that all new development fulfills the vision for a welcoming and coherent corridor.