MAPS Meet & Greet - Sept 28, 2024 10:00am-12:00pm - Scroll down for more details
Placemaking Efforts
Public and Private Infrastructure Projects
Our placemaking efforts are focused on outside infrastructure that is publicly accessible, meaning access to that infrastructure is available to any and all people, without the need for a membership or invite. The majority of our focus is on publicly-owned infrastructure however, private development yields great opportunity for the construction of public infrastructure that can help us accomplish our goal. Therefore, we occasionally engage with private developments.
Bowie's Railroad Museum Campus, consisting of the Railroad Depot, Welcome Center, Tower, Caboose and Shed, depicts Bowie’s earliest modern history as a railroad village. Capital improvements planned include maintenance and repairs to HVAC systems and roofing, and implementation of several exterior improvements to substantially expand the experience for visitors. We remain engaged and are advocating for funding for the completion of this project.
The Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) is redesigning MD 450 through Main Street Bowie. We have been involved in County workshops on initial concepts of the design and have advocated for more and enhanced pedestrian crossings along MD 450 in this area. We will remain engaged and advocate as this redesign moves forward. Click on the photo for more info.
Tanglewood Natural Area in North Bowie has been riddled with its problems and the City discouraged its public use for many years. In March 2022 we gave a presentation to the City Council which won them over and resulted in the City bringing Tanglewood back into the City's inventory of managed properties. Since then, we have advocated for funding for Tanglewood and the successful passage of the updated Tanglewood Master Plan. We will remain engaged with the City as this project progresses.
Ownership of the Bowie Race Track will be transferred to the city, the County and to Bowie State University. MAPS is focused on ensuring that any future plans include ample features and facilities for outdoor recreation, and social gathering. We also wish to ensure that any new trail connections adhere to the Trails Master Plan. We will work with stakeholders to ensure that this property becomes a beautiful new asset to Bowie and makes a permanent contribution to our high quality of life.