This project provides for commercial revitalization in the Colesville community focused on the four commercial intersections along New Hampshire Avenue (MD Route 650). The objectives are to support the existing small businesses, create new opportunities for private investment, and improve the visual appearance of the area. Project elements include gateway signage, pedestrian lighting, connectivity, streetscape elements, landscaping/screening, acquisition of long-term facade and commercial center signage easements, and other amenities.

Completed one facade project in 2017 for the shopping center located between E. Randolph Road and New Hampshire Avenue. Expenditure schedule has been adjusted to reflect actual implementation.

The Colesville commercial area is primarily older local, neighborhood retail centers with some office space. The White Oak Master Plan (1997) recommended providing a more unified "Main Street" form of development, integrating the commercial development with neighboring residential communities while providing buffers between the adjacent residential neighborhoods. The Colesville community is interested in enhancing the viability of commercial centers along New Hampshire Avenue.

Plans and Studies: Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission's White Oak Master Plan (1997), Colesville Commercial Area and Design Study (2013).

This area is not eligible for CDBG funding.

A pedestrian impact analysis will be performed during design or is in progress.

Department of Transportation, Maryland State Highway Administration, Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Maryland Department of the Environment, and Department of Permitting Services.