Silver Spring future development and art influence depends of visionaries citizens. This presentation serves as a explorative window of new real estate trends, cultural and economic sensitive development and how we move forward an agenda of continuum progress. Presentation for the SILVER SPRING ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE.

1. SILVER SPRING
TO THE FUTURE & BEYOND…
Silver Spring, MD
“Life can only be understood backwards; but
it must be lived forwards.”
- Soren Keirkegaard

2. 1. Community-driven
2. Visionary
3. Function before form
4. Adaptable
5. Inclusive
6. Focused on creating
7. Destinations
8. Flexible
9. Culturally aware
10. Ever changing
11. Multi-disciplinary
12. Transformative
13. Context-sensitive
14. Inspiring
15. Collaborative
16. Sociable
Source: PPS.ORG
http://www.pps.org/reference/
what_is_placemaking/
Placemaking is:

3. Maryland-National Capital Park and
Planning Commission
Silver Springs Central Business District and Vicinity Sector Plan - Adopted March 2000
M-NCPPC Development and
Economic Recommendations:
• Development should be market-oriented. (CBD, Pg.
15)
• Should be an active place with mixed uses
attracting people at all times. (CBD, Pg. 15)
• Commercial uses will combine…housing and civic
uses. (CBD, Pg. 18)
• County investment is essential to make the
downtown a center of community. (CBD, Pg. 21)
• It includes new housing types to provide variety
and opportunity. (CBD, Pg. 27)
• Flexibility in building design and uses…to respond
to market changes. (CBD, Pg. 29)

4. Results: A Dynamic Silver Spring

5. A BREEZE OF NEWNESS
Now What?

6. Emerging Trends
Most ethically and
racially diverse.
The most urban,
multicultural, and
transient
generation.
61 percent of Gen
Y now live in
urban
environments.
Gen Y won’t want
to drive as much
but will want to be
mobile.
Gen Y will be
noticeable force in
shaping
commercial real
estate. “powerful
engine”

7. Demographic Trends
Source: Nielsen, My Best Segments.
u Small
Household
Composition
u Urban
dwellers.
u Gen X and
Millennials
are the
largest
population.
u Active
Lifestyle
u Urban
Recreational
Amenities
0
5000
10000
15000
20000
25000
30000
Under 5
Years
5 to 14
Years
15 to 24
Years
25 to 34
Years
35 to 44
Years
45 to 59
Years
60 to 74
Years
75 Years
and Over
United States Census Bureau
2008-2012 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Silver Spring, MD

8. Economically and Cultural Sensitive
Pedestrian Sheds

9. Diverse and Active Places
Montgomery County looks to get hip
Washington Post, 10/20/2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/district-dwellers-deliver-a-baby-boom/2013/10/20/
f4b41e54-31dc-11e3-9c68-1cf643210300_story.html

10. Urban Playgrounds
District dwellers deliver a baby boom
Washington Post, 10/20/2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/district-dwellers-deliver-a-baby-boom/2013/10/20/
f4b41e54-31dc-11e3-9c68-1cf643210300_story.html

11. Urban Dog Parks
Multifamily for Millennials: Housing the Next Generation
University of St. Thomas, 08/16/2011
http://blogs.stthomas.edu/realestate/2011/08/16/multifamily-for-millennials-housing-the-next-generation/

12. Car-Centric Urban Landscape

13. Human-Centric Urban Landscape

14. Bike Lanes, Cycle Tracks & More
With new apps, D.C. millennials help fuel an evolution away from
sitting behind the wheel
Washington Post, 10/01/2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/dc-transit-apps-growth-helps-fuel-an-evolution-
away-from-sitting-behind-thewheel/2013/10/01/1fadc1da-2a0f-11e3-b139-029811dbb57f_story.html

15. Context Sensitive Thoroughfares
Boulevard Bonne Nouvelle, Porte St. Denis - Artist: Edouard Cortes
Hollywood [,Fl.] seeks input on improving Hollywood Boulevard
Sun Sentinel, 11/03/2013
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/broward/hollywood/fl-hollywood-streets-meeting-brf-20131103,0,3833130.story
Georgia Avenue/U.S. 29

16. Questions?
“A city is not an accident but the
result of coherent visions and aims.”
-Leon Krier, The Architecture Community
Montgomery County
Ike Leggett, Executive
Executive Office Building
101 Monroe Street
2nd Floor
Rockville, MD 20850
240.777.2500
Silver Spring Regional Center
Reemberto Rodriguez, Director
One Veterans Place
Silver Spring, MD 20910
240.777.5301/5300