This project implements multiple phases of the 2004 Brookside Gardens Master Plan. Upcoming projects include planning and design for renovations to the Conservatory and the surrounding grounds and gardens, renovation of the Rose Garden, and accessibility improvements to the core Formal Gardens (Phases XIII and part of Phase XIV). Future projects will include construction of the conservatory, additional phases of master plan work, and may include other infrastructure improvements.

Estimated Schedule: Planning for renovations to the conservatory and surrounding grounds: FY22-23, design for the rose garden and accessibility improvements: FY23, first phase of rose and formal gardens construction: FY23-24. Completed Phases: Entry and Parking Lot Expansion (Phases I and II) completed in FY17, parts of the Gude Garden (Phase IV) completed in FY16, Propagation Area A (Phase V) completed in FY18.

A FY22 contribution of $250k for the Rose Garden renewal project was added. FY15 transfer in of $451k of Current Revenue and GO Bonds from SGDA P058755 and Trails Hard Surface Design and Construction P768673. FY14 transfer in of $460k GO bonds from Black Hill Trail P058701, Montrose Trail P038707, and Rock Creek Sewer P098701. $1.2m of Program Open Space for Greenhouse Project. Additional private donations of $1.374m were raised for the greenhouse, public artwork, a gatehouse, site furnishings and other improvements.

A pedestrian impact analysis has been completed for this project. M-NCPPC asserts that this project conforms to the requirement of relevant local plans, as required by the Maryland Economic Growth, Resource Protection and Planning Act.