Placemaking Pilot Projects

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Placemaking Largo

Virtual Kickoff Event for Placemaking Largo is happening April 11th!

On April 11, 2023, at 6:30 p.m., the Planning Department and Better Block will host a virtual kickoff for Placemaking Largo!  At this kickoff event, we will discuss the success and lessons learned in the pilot series thus far, as well as the goals for the placemaking festival in Largo. We will also update attendees on the recommendations of the Downtown Largo Placemaking, Wayfinding, and Branding Strategy that will be published in the coming weeks. Please join the virtual kickoff to learn more about the placemaking festival happening in August and to hear about how you can volunteer!

Register here to attend the Virtual Kick-Off event.


Placemaking Riverdale

Placemaking Riverdale will take place July 14 and 15, 2023, in the Plaza del Alamo parking lot at 5550 Kenilworth Avenue, Riverdale Park, MD!

Placemaking Riverdale is the second pilot project in the placemaking series organized by the Prince George’s County Planning Department in partnership with Better Block. The Planning Department is collaborating with Central Kenilworth Avenue Revitalization (CKAR) CDC to host a 2-day placemaking festival celebrating the local arts and culture of the Greater Riverdale area. This event will have entertainment for the whole family, including live music, play equipment, food, and vendors. Come out in July to learn more about placemaking and have fun with your neighbors!

Placemaking Suitland
Placemaking Suitland
Placemaking Suitland
Placemaking Suitland