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Bethesda Downtown Plan Overview

This document outlines the scope of work for developing a plan for downtown Bethesda, Maryland. It will guide planning efforts to sustain downtown Bethesda's success while enhancing its economic, social, and environmental sustainability. The planning process will include extensive community outreach and engagement. A schedule is provided, along with details on retaining consultants to assist with outreach and retail planning studies. The goal is to develop a plan that will allow downtown Bethesda to remain an economically and socially vibrant place while reducing its environmental impact.

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Bethesda Downtown Plan Overview

This document outlines the scope of work for developing a plan for downtown Bethesda, Maryland. It will guide planning efforts to sustain downtown Bethesda's success while enhancing its economic, social, and environmental sustainability. The planning process will include extensive community outreach and engagement. A schedule is provided, along with details on retaining consultants to assist with outreach and retail planning studies. The goal is to develop a plan that will allow downtown Bethesda to remain an economically and socially vibrant place while reducing its environmental impact.

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Scope of Work
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10,600 people
age distribution comparable to county
22-34 at 40%, 2x county average
predominantly non-hispanic white
highly educated
average household income $206,766
higher proportion use of public transit
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2/3 unbuilt
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sustain success
remain competitive: employment,
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retain and enhance community
character
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environmental
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promote flexibility
incentivize expanded affordability
enrich social capital: gathering places
revitalize public spaces
catalytic partners and projects
enhance public realm
make best advantage of transit
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prioritize compatibility
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new parks and open space
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2050: reduce greenhouse gas 80%
reward greener buildings
improve walking, cycling safety
green space Downtown
environmental street functions
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inclusive
electronic and social media +
face-to-face meetings
many choices of how
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November 2013
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mobility, access, and circulation
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