Prince George's County Development News - Page 5

hpal3 · April 22nd, 2009, 04:03 PM

http://www.shoplaurelcommons.com/lc/...ns_Oct2008.pdf

hpal3 · April 22nd, 2009, 04:05 PM

Laurel Commons promises to completely revitalize the retail landscape. Shoppers will love its neighborhood feeling. They’ll find it convenient yet expansive, sophisticated yet comfortable. The total retail square footage of the mall is 664,589, and it houses three anchors, including Macy’s.

But the changes coming are extensive.

Exterior:

Removal of the US Route 1 parking structure, allowing greater mall visibility
The use of local stone and brick to create a picturesque façade recalling Laurel’s rich history
Outward-facing, streetscaped stores
New free-standing restaurants
A new home for an 80,000-square-foot Burlington Coat Factory prototype store
A new 16-screen Regal Cinema with stadium seating
Wide, pedestrian-friendly sidewalks
Extensive landscaping
New parking structures adjacent to the cinema, Burlington Coat Factory and Macy’s, ensuring plenty of convenience

Interior:

New and updated retail spaces, including highly visible national and regional shops offering fashion, accessories, home furnishings and more
A better mix of clothiers
Improved casual dining options
New entrances, flooring, lighting and seating throughout the mall
A completely renovated food court
A state-of-the-art children’s soft play area
Center court updates, such as a delightful new water fountain and a two-story atrium

sovman · April 22nd, 2009, 04:06 PM

Oh wow, what a great improvement...

hpal3 · April 22nd, 2009, 04:13 PM

This will surely help revitalize that area. I hope they get busy soon.

sovman · April 22nd, 2009, 04:28 PM

I think it's a little strange how in the renderings of the new interior/streetscape of the mall, they don't have any black people...

*edit* No, wait... I found two.

adelphi_sky · April 22nd, 2009, 05:34 PM

Beltway Plaza is in even worse condition. I'd like to see the same thing happen there. But I guess they have to redevelop that apartment complex in the back first. It's another shopping center with a huge ugly parking deck in FRONT. Whoever thought of that design must've been on crack. At Beltway Plaza, it actually looks like you're entering in the back of the mall.

adelphi_sky · April 22nd, 2009, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sovman

I think it's a little strange how in the renderings of the new interior/streetscape of the mall, they don't have any black people...

*edit* No, wait... I found two.

I don't think the designers get paid to be geographically accurate with racial makeups.

All I care about is the design. Looks good. It's refreshing. Too bad I live closer to Beltway Plaza.

Another mall with a deck in front that needs redone.

sovman · April 22nd, 2009, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adelphi_sky

I don't think the designers get paid to be geographically accurate with racial makeups.

All I care about is the design. Looks good. It's refreshing. Too bad I live closer to Beltway Plaza.

Another mall with a deck in front that needs redone.

lol true, I guess they didn't really think to do a demographic analysis first.

But yeah, Beltway plaza is in need of some extreme help too. I go to the Giant there for my groceries and the Target if I need something random.

Silver Springer · May 6th, 2009, 02:25 AM

What's up with this thread not being stickyed?

Infoman · May 6th, 2009, 03:13 AM

Tomorrow it will be...

indiethinker · May 7th, 2009, 06:42 PM

I remember when Laurel, Landover Malls, and Beltway Plaza were all vibrant.

Its disheartening to see what they have become.

I don't know how they're going to address traffic for the Laurel Mall as that part of Rt. 1 is a parking lot now on Saturdays.

adelphi_sky · May 7th, 2009, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by indiethinker

I remember when Laurel, Landover Malls, and Beltway Plaza were all vibrant.

Its disheartening to see what they have become.

I don't know how they're going to address traffic for the Laurel Mall as that part of Rt. 1 is a parking lot now on Saturdays.

Well, Landover Mall is becoming Woodmore Town Centre. I believe ground has already broke on that one. Laurel Mall is being converted into a town center as well. There was some talk about Beltway Plaza getting redone like Laurel Mall is about to. Both have the same basic design with the parking structure facing the main road. I recall even seeing some charettes. But I think it will not be redeveloped until Greenbelt Station gets going. I'm thinking 5 - 8 years from now before the first shovel hits the ground.

indiethinker · May 8th, 2009, 01:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adelphi_sky

Well, Landover Mall is becoming Woodmore Town Centre. I believe ground has already broke on that one. Laurel Mall is being converted into a town center as well. There was some talk about Beltway Plaza getting redone like Laurel Mall is about to. Both have the same basic design with the parking structure facing the main road. I recall even seeing some charettes. But I think it will not be redeveloped until Greenbelt Station gets going. I'm thinking 5 - 8 years from now before the first shovel hits the ground.

I just wonder how they can be sure that the factors that caused these malls to die won't affect these redeveloped town centers.

adelphi_sky · May 8th, 2009, 04:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by indiethinker

I just wonder how they can be sure that the factors that caused these malls to die won't affect these redeveloped town centers.

Bad retail mix. Plain and simple. There's nothing in those malls that will draw local residents to shop there. Burlington Coat Factory and Marshalls? Come on. Try Old Navy, Gap, something along the lines of Banana Republic and a good anchor like Nordstroms. Throw in a few local design stores and discount stores and now you have a place that people will drive to. There's something for everyone. But when you fill a mall with 50% tennis shoe stores, 30% discount, and the rest knick knacks, no one is going to come because those stores come a dime a dozen. Experience is important as well. In Laurel Mall, it's dark and dank and lots of unleased space. In Beltway Plaza, the glass enclosed basketball court is real cool. But the shopping selection is 100% discount. For people who want more choices, they go elsewhere and the mall suffers.

Guaranteed, Prince Georges County has the household income for a nice Macys (not a ghetto Macys with poor selection and 1980s displays and rugs) or even a Nordstroms somewhere.

indiethinker · May 8th, 2009, 06:43 PM

I'd also add a well designed food court and movie multiplex with stadium seating really seems to be a must.

Silver Springer · May 9th, 2009, 01:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adelphi_sky

Well, Landover Mall is becoming Woodmore Town Centre. I believe ground has already broke on that one. Laurel Mall is being converted into a town center as well. There was some talk about Beltway Plaza getting redone like Laurel Mall is about to. Both have the same basic design with the parking structure facing the main road. I recall even seeing some charettes. But I think it will not be redeveloped until Greenbelt Station gets going. I'm thinking 5 - 8 years from now before the first shovel hits the ground.

The Landover Mall site is not becoming Woodmore Towne Centre it's actually across the beltway from it. I think the project has potential and if it turns out as good looking as Annapolis Towne Centre we are in good shape, it/was the same developer/team/architect so we are in good hands.

What I don't understand is why the Landover mall site couldn't have been the Woodmore while leaving the undeveloped greenfield/forest alone and preserved, seems like huge inefficiency.

adelphi_sky · May 10th, 2009, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silver Springer

The Landover Mall site is not becoming Woodmore Towne Centre it's actually across the beltway from it. I think the project has potential and if it turns out as good looking as Annapolis Towne Centre we are in good shape, it/was the same developer/team/architect so we are in good hands.

What I don't understand is why the Landover mall site couldn't have been the Woodmore while leaving the undeveloped greenfield/forest alone and preserved, seems like huge inefficiency.

My bad. Wishful thinking I guess. But, it's a shame that all that prime space is not being developed yet. What I really want redeveloped is University BLYD from Adelphi Road up to Piney Branch. Oh the possibilities.

hpal3 · May 21st, 2009, 02:06 AM

Patuxent Place, laurel

hpal3 · May 29th, 2009, 07:22 PM

Government Center is composed of a single ‘L’ shaped 25-story office building less than 1,000 feet from the entrance to the New Carrollton MetroRail Station. The design offers an expansive amenities base housing convenience shops, a dry cleaner, full service cafeteria, on-site daycare center, fitness center and a credit union. The building also houses 1 million square feet of office space and 3,765 structured parking spaces.

The single building facility allows direct access to every employee by elevator without stepping outside. The personnel working at Government Center will benefit from a level of access to amenities that will positively impact their quality of life. Every amenity from necessity to convenience to luxury will be within their immediate reach.

CLIENT: GSA
PROJECT TYPE: Mixed Use, Office, Retail
YEAR OF COMPLETION: TBD
SCOPE OF SERVICES: Schematic Design & Planning

Dank City · May 29th, 2009, 09:35 PM

Great project, I haven't seen that before...and if the GSA is building it, you know it won't be postponed! This will be a great addition to the area, and add the needed employment base to support further residential/retail development in the area.

This project is continuing the trend of building tall buildings (15 story+) along the Beltway. People passing through DC on 95 will get a pretty great impression of the city based upon the Beltway's growing skyline.

April 22nd, 2009, 04:03 PM	#81
hpal3 10 IH is dead Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Columbia, MD. Posts: 2,062 Likes (Received): 17	Damn, check out the plans for laurel mall http://www.shoplaurelcommons.com/lc/...ns_Oct2008.pdf

April 22nd, 2009, 04:05 PM	#82
hpal3 10 IH is dead Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Columbia, MD. Posts: 2,062 Likes (Received): 17	The new "Laurel Commons" at a glance Laurel Commons promises to completely revitalize the retail landscape. Shoppers will love its neighborhood feeling. They’ll find it convenient yet expansive, sophisticated yet comfortable. The total retail square footage of the mall is 664,589, and it houses three anchors, including Macy’s. But the changes coming are extensive. Exterior: Removal of the US Route 1 parking structure, allowing greater mall visibility The use of local stone and brick to create a picturesque façade recalling Laurel’s rich history Outward-facing, streetscaped stores New free-standing restaurants A new home for an 80,000-square-foot Burlington Coat Factory prototype store A new 16-screen Regal Cinema with stadium seating Wide, pedestrian-friendly sidewalks Extensive landscaping New parking structures adjacent to the cinema, Burlington Coat Factory and Macy’s, ensuring plenty of convenience Interior: New and updated retail spaces, including highly visible national and regional shops offering fashion, accessories, home furnishings and more A better mix of clothiers Improved casual dining options New entrances, flooring, lighting and seating throughout the mall A completely renovated food court A state-of-the-art children’s soft play area Center court updates, such as a delightful new water fountain and a two-story atrium

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April 22nd, 2009, 04:06 PM	#83
sovman Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Olney, MD Posts: 621 Likes (Received): 0	Oh wow, what a great improvement...

April 22nd, 2009, 04:13 PM	#84
hpal3 10 IH is dead Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Columbia, MD. Posts: 2,062 Likes (Received): 17	This will surely help revitalize that area. I hope they get busy soon.

April 22nd, 2009, 04:28 PM	#85
sovman Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Olney, MD Posts: 621 Likes (Received): 0	I think it's a little strange how in the renderings of the new interior/streetscape of the mall, they don't have any black people... edit No, wait... I found two.

April 22nd, 2009, 05:34 PM	#86
adelphi_sky Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Adelphi Posts: 481 Likes (Received): 7	Beltway Plaza is in even worse condition. I'd like to see the same thing happen there. But I guess they have to redevelop that apartment complex in the back first. It's another shopping center with a huge ugly parking deck in FRONT. Whoever thought of that design must've been on crack. At Beltway Plaza, it actually looks like you're entering in the back of the mall.

May 7th, 2009, 06:42 PM	#91
indiethinker Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 60 Likes (Received): 0	I remember when Laurel, Landover Malls, and Beltway Plaza were all vibrant. Its disheartening to see what they have become. I don't know how they're going to address traffic for the Laurel Mall as that part of Rt. 1 is a parking lot now on Saturdays.

May 8th, 2009, 06:43 PM	#95
indiethinker Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 60 Likes (Received): 0	I'd also add a well designed food court and movie multiplex with stadium seating really seems to be a must.

May 21st, 2009, 02:06 AM	#98
hpal3 10 IH is dead Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Columbia, MD. Posts: 2,062 Likes (Received): 17	Patuxent Place, laurel

May 29th, 2009, 07:22 PM	#99
hpal3 10 IH is dead Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Columbia, MD. Posts: 2,062 Likes (Received): 17	Government Center is composed of a single ‘L’ shaped 25-story office building less than 1,000 feet from the entrance to the New Carrollton MetroRail Station. The design offers an expansive amenities base housing convenience shops, a dry cleaner, full service cafeteria, on-site daycare center, fitness center and a credit union. The building also houses 1 million square feet of office space and 3,765 structured parking spaces. The single building facility allows direct access to every employee by elevator without stepping outside. The personnel working at Government Center will benefit from a level of access to amenities that will positively impact their quality of life. Every amenity from necessity to convenience to luxury will be within their immediate reach. CLIENT: GSA PROJECT TYPE: Mixed Use, Office, Retail YEAR OF COMPLETION: TBD SCOPE OF SERVICES: Schematic Design & Planning

May 29th, 2009, 09:35 PM	#100
Dank City D.C. Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 235 Likes (Received): 0	Great project, I haven't seen that before...and if the GSA is building it, you know it won't be postponed! This will be a great addition to the area, and add the needed employment base to support further residential/retail development in the area. This project is continuing the trend of building tall buildings (15 story+) along the Beltway. People passing through DC on 95 will get a pretty great impression of the city based upon the Beltway's growing skyline.