Community Heritage, Culture, & Design
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Policy 1
Promote stewardship of and adaptive reuse of historic properties.
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Policy 2
Encourage local historic district designation of eligible communities to protect their historic character and the County’s diverse heritage.
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Policy 3
Integrate historic resources, sites, and districts into the County’s development pattern by promoting compatible urban design and enhanced connectivity.
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Policy 4
Enhance and expand heritage tourism as a component of the County’s economic development.
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Policy 5
Encourage greater incorporation of archaeological resource protection through site identification and preservation into land use and comprehensive planning processes.
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Policy 6
Protect the character of historic, cultural, and scenic viewsheds.
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Policy 7
Promote cultural and arts awareness, exploration, and expression in Prince George’s County.
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Policy 8
Support the established Gateway Arts District, as well as future arts and cultural districts, to foster synergies among artists and arts-related business opportunities and promote the districts as destinations and economic generators in the County.
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Policy 9
Use urban design to guide development, promote community health, protect our natural, historic, and cultural resources and quality of life, and enhance mobility.
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Policy 10
Encourage crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) principles in all developments.
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Policy 11
Research and apply urban design best practices during the master plan process and when evaluating development proposals.
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Policy 12
Emphasize compact design strategies for new development and redevelopment in Regional Transit Districts and Local Centers.
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Policy 13
Preserve and enhance the County’s rural and agricultural character.