The Ability Project
The Lodge at Takoma Junction
Takoma Park Community Presentation September 23, 2014
Introduction
Our Presentation… • Meet the Participant • The Proposal • City’s Objectives • Inclusive Process • Q+A
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Qualifications
• Northern Real Estate Urban Ventures • The Ability Project
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Qualifications
Gina Merritt, Principal, 19 years Industry Experience The Nannie Helen, 94,000 sq. ft. mixed use
The Beacon, 180,000 sq. ft. mixed use
99 Housing Units, 97 parking spaces
Charles Village Lofts 168,000 sq. ft. mixed use 70 Housing Units
68 Housing Units 25,000 sq. ft. retail 4
Qualifications Matthew E. Hurson – Ability Project Board President 34 Years Industry Experience Managing Director Hines Interest, LP -19 Years
The JBG Companies Washington DC -5 years
Consulting, Development -Montgomery and Talbot Counties -10 years
Selected Real Estate Development Projects 1900 Chapman Ave, Rockville (Syms site) - 660 Apartments - Construction Start mid-2015
Upper Rock District (JBG Cos.) - 1.1 Million SF, Rockville, MD - Completed 2012
Redevelopment Public Safety Training Academy - Public/Private Partnership with Mont. County - 2.3 Million SF Mixed Use
Forrest Farm, St. Mary's County - 780 Acre Residential Community - Completed 2008
Patuxent River Navy Base, St. Mary's County - 600,000 SF R&D Office Complex - Construction Start 2016
53rd at Third, New York, NY - 580,000 SF office, - Completed 1988
North Bethesda Market (JBG Cos.) (Whole Foods) - 660,000 SF Mixed Use - Completed 2010
One State, Hartford, CT - 550,000 office - Completed 1985 5
CSAAC Headquarters Facility Montgomery Village Completed 2008
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Qualifications Selected Ability Project Board Members
Sari Hornstein
Board Member, The Ivy Mount School and Artstream, Inc. Author, After the School Bus Stops Coming
John Bogasky
Board Member, Treatment & Learning Centers Founder, Katharine Thomas School Alumni Association
Maedi Carney
Founder, M&L Special Needs Planning
Reda Sheinberg
Founder, Mctransitions.org and McTrans listserve, now with over 400 members
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Qualifications
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The Site
.50 FAR Commercial .25 FAR Residential
Educational Use by Special exception
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The Building – Ground Floor
Takoma Children’s School
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The Building – Second Floor
Takoma Children’s School
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The Building
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The Building
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The Building
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The Building – TPSS Coop
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The Building – TPSS Coop
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The Building – TPSS Coop
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The Building – Takoma Children’s School
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The Building – Takoma Children’s School
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The Building – Takoma Children’s School
Takoma Children's School Today
What it could be tomorrow
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The Building - Residences
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The Building – The Ability Project
Upper Level
Lower Level
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The Building – The Ability Project
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The Building – The Ability Project
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The Ability Project
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The Ability Project
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Incorporation of Adjoining Businesses
• Supports expansion of TPSS Co-op • Enables relocation of Takoma Children's School • Fully feasible on available city property • Expanded uses bring more customers to Takoma Junction • Outreach to additional businesses and properties planned
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Public Amenities
• TPSS Co-op Expansion • Community Coffee Shop • Ability Project Event Spaces & Terrace • Takoma Children's School • Parking • Day-time invigoration at Takoma Junction
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Community Inclusion & Engagement Process to Finalize the Design and Community Engagement Planning and Design through Construction and Permanent Operation • The Charrette Process • Community Advisory Committee • Social Media – full suite… • Email Blasts • Facebook • Project Website
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Community Engagement In Action Original Design Proposal
Community Discussions Since Named as Finalist
Revised Design Proposal 30
Conclusion
Our Presentation… • Meet the Participant • The Proposal • City’s Objectives • Inclusive Process • Q+A
31
Contact
Northern Real Estate Urban Ventures Gina Merritt, Principal 202-460-0468 [email protected] The Ability Project Matt Hurson, Board President 240-476-4180 [email protected]
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The Lodge at Takoma Junction
Takoma Park Community Presentation September 23, 2014
Café Riverview
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Terrace & Rooftop Gardens Rooftop Gardens for the Co-op To help protect your privacy, PowerPoint has blocked automatic download of this picture.
Landscape Gardens on the Terrace 35
Inspiration The Ability Project Inspired by Chapel Haven School New Haven, CT
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Inspiration Dance Night @ Multi-purpose room!
Typical Residences Quick walk to campus Leased/owned by client/family
Member Activities 37
Takoma Park Community Presentation September 23, 2014
Introduction
Our Presentation… • Meet the Participant • The Proposal • City’s Objectives • Inclusive Process • Q+A
2
Qualifications
• Northern Real Estate Urban Ventures • The Ability Project
3
Qualifications
Gina Merritt, Principal, 19 years Industry Experience The Nannie Helen, 94,000 sq. ft. mixed use
The Beacon, 180,000 sq. ft. mixed use
99 Housing Units, 97 parking spaces
Charles Village Lofts 168,000 sq. ft. mixed use 70 Housing Units
68 Housing Units 25,000 sq. ft. retail 4
Qualifications Matthew E. Hurson – Ability Project Board President 34 Years Industry Experience Managing Director Hines Interest, LP -19 Years
The JBG Companies Washington DC -5 years
Consulting, Development -Montgomery and Talbot Counties -10 years
Selected Real Estate Development Projects 1900 Chapman Ave, Rockville (Syms site) - 660 Apartments - Construction Start mid-2015
Upper Rock District (JBG Cos.) - 1.1 Million SF, Rockville, MD - Completed 2012
Redevelopment Public Safety Training Academy - Public/Private Partnership with Mont. County - 2.3 Million SF Mixed Use
Forrest Farm, St. Mary's County - 780 Acre Residential Community - Completed 2008
Patuxent River Navy Base, St. Mary's County - 600,000 SF R&D Office Complex - Construction Start 2016
53rd at Third, New York, NY - 580,000 SF office, - Completed 1988
North Bethesda Market (JBG Cos.) (Whole Foods) - 660,000 SF Mixed Use - Completed 2010
One State, Hartford, CT - 550,000 office - Completed 1985 5
CSAAC Headquarters Facility Montgomery Village Completed 2008
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Qualifications Selected Ability Project Board Members
Sari Hornstein
Board Member, The Ivy Mount School and Artstream, Inc. Author, After the School Bus Stops Coming
John Bogasky
Board Member, Treatment & Learning Centers Founder, Katharine Thomas School Alumni Association
Maedi Carney
Founder, M&L Special Needs Planning
Reda Sheinberg
Founder, Mctransitions.org and McTrans listserve, now with over 400 members
7
Qualifications
8
The Site
.50 FAR Commercial .25 FAR Residential
Educational Use by Special exception
9
The Building – Ground Floor
Takoma Children’s School
10
The Building – Second Floor
Takoma Children’s School
11
The Building
12
The Building
13
The Building
14
The Building – TPSS Coop
15
The Building – TPSS Coop
16
The Building – TPSS Coop
17
The Building – Takoma Children’s School
18
The Building – Takoma Children’s School
19
The Building – Takoma Children’s School
Takoma Children's School Today
What it could be tomorrow
20
The Building - Residences
21
The Building – The Ability Project
Upper Level
Lower Level
22
The Building – The Ability Project
23
The Building – The Ability Project
24
The Ability Project
25
The Ability Project
26
Incorporation of Adjoining Businesses
• Supports expansion of TPSS Co-op • Enables relocation of Takoma Children's School • Fully feasible on available city property • Expanded uses bring more customers to Takoma Junction • Outreach to additional businesses and properties planned
27
Public Amenities
• TPSS Co-op Expansion • Community Coffee Shop • Ability Project Event Spaces & Terrace • Takoma Children's School • Parking • Day-time invigoration at Takoma Junction
28
Community Inclusion & Engagement Process to Finalize the Design and Community Engagement Planning and Design through Construction and Permanent Operation • The Charrette Process • Community Advisory Committee • Social Media – full suite… • Email Blasts • Facebook • Project Website
29
Community Engagement In Action Original Design Proposal
Community Discussions Since Named as Finalist
Revised Design Proposal 30
Conclusion
Our Presentation… • Meet the Participant • The Proposal • City’s Objectives • Inclusive Process • Q+A
31
Contact
Northern Real Estate Urban Ventures Gina Merritt, Principal 202-460-0468 [email protected] The Ability Project Matt Hurson, Board President 240-476-4180 [email protected]
32
The Lodge at Takoma Junction
Takoma Park Community Presentation September 23, 2014
Café Riverview
34
Terrace & Rooftop Gardens Rooftop Gardens for the Co-op To help protect your privacy, PowerPoint has blocked automatic download of this picture.
Landscape Gardens on the Terrace 35
Inspiration The Ability Project Inspired by Chapel Haven School New Haven, CT
36
Inspiration Dance Night @ Multi-purpose room!
Typical Residences Quick walk to campus Leased/owned by client/family
Member Activities 37
