Conklin Films Short Video on Wheaton Revitalization Project

Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) Director Chris Conklin discussed MCDOT’s leadership of the innovative redevelopment project. He credited his predecessor, former MCDOT Director Al Roshdieh, as playing an instrumental role in the project design, obtaining approvals and fostering the collaboration that made the project possible.

For MCDOT, the Wheaton Revitalization Project was one of the largest undertakings the department has constructed – and to deliver it on time and under budget is a great accomplishment. Conklin stated the project is going to contribute to the vibrancy of downtown Wheaton and MCDOT is excited to be a part of this new era.

Revitalization Project Brings More Transformation to Wheaton

The Wheaton Revitalization Project is yet another milestone in the ongoing process to invest in Wheaton and promote economic and community vibrancy. The office building will bring 980 employees and an expected 157,000 annual visitors to Wheaton.

During the last four years, Montgomery County has made significant investments in Wheaton, including:

• Completion of the Wheaton Library (photos) and Community Recreation Center (photos);
• Modernization of Wheaton High School and Thomas Edison High School of Technology
• Re-designation by the State of Maryland of Wheaton as an Arts and Entertainment district
• Opening of the Charles W. Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center (photos)
• The new revitalization project will further enhance smart growth, expand employment opportunities and boost the desirability of Wheaton as a daytime and nighttime destination.
  

MCDOT Delivers Innovative Wheaton Revitalization Project

 

The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) led the development and construction of the new Wheaton Revitalization Project – one of the largest projects of its kind ever built by the County. Construction of the project took 39 months and cost about $179 million. It was completed on time and within budget. Learn more.

MCDOT brokered the innovative public-private partnership that not only developed the Wheaton Revitalization project, but also led to a land swap to create a new Georgia Avenue gateway to Silver Spring, comprised of a mixed-use development on the former site of the headquarters of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). The joint venture created 1.1 million square feet of new development with affiliates StonebridgeCarras, LLC, and The Bozzuto Group.

“I am very proud that MCDOT has played a pivotal role in creating this smart-growth, transit-oriented development that has set a new design standard for public facilities in Montgomery County,” said MCDOT Director Chris Conklin.