The Gaithersburg West Master Plan proposes to change the zoning to allow for high-rise, high-density
commercial development and housing in what is now purely a medical, research and development area.
To see a map of the master plan area of the so-called "Science City", click MAP.
The Evolution of a Totally Bogus Master Plan - click to read
The Gaithersburg West Master Plan proposes:
The Corridor Cities Transitway (CCT) is only expected to carry about 12% to 15% of the additional
55,000 workers and residents, so 85% of the people will be in their cars. This will result in TENS OF
THOUSANDS OF ADDITIONAL CARS on our already congested roads.
Residents have been expressing their concerns about this project for years. Very few if any of our
concerns have been sufficiently addressed.
commercial development and housing in what is now purely a medical, research and development area.
To see a map of the master plan area of the so-called "Science City", click MAP.
The Evolution of a Totally Bogus Master Plan - click to read
The Gaithersburg West Master Plan proposes:
- 20 million sq ft of commercial space for a total workforce of 60,000 workers
- high-rise buildings up to 150 feet high
- 5,700 multi-family housing units adding approximately 10,000 residents
- 15,000 people in high-rise buildings on Belward Farm
- six and eight-lane highways
- 10- to 12-lane multi-level highway interchanges
- a light rail called the Corridor Cities Transitway (CCT)
The Corridor Cities Transitway (CCT) is only expected to carry about 12% to 15% of the additional
55,000 workers and residents, so 85% of the people will be in their cars. This will result in TENS OF
THOUSANDS OF ADDITIONAL CARS on our already congested roads.
Residents have been expressing their concerns about this project for years. Very few if any of our
concerns have been sufficiently addressed.
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| From a presentation by Johns Hopkins Real Estate |