Largo HQ: Building the Future of our Communities
At the request of the County Executive’s Office, the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is constructing a new headquarters building in Downtown Largo. The building will serve as the primary administrative offices for the Prince George’s County Planning Board, the Prince George’s County Department of Planning, and the Prince George’s County Department of Parks and Recreation. This new state-of-the-art building will provide the necessary space needed as we relocate from Upper Marlboro, Riverdale, and Walker Drive; support the implementation of the General Plan by incentivizing the development of Downtown Largo; and provide a new exciting community amenity.
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WHY LARGO HQ?
- The Planning Board and Planning Department were told to move from their current offices in Upper Marlboro, but they could not move into the Wayne K. Curry building as previously planned.
- The County Executive’s Office directed M-NCPPC to move to Downtown Largo and to increase its building size to comply with the Blue Line Corridor Plan.
- To comply with the directive from the County Executive’s Office, the Department of Parks and Recreation was asked to join Largo HQ.
- M-NCPPC has scattered locations in Prince George’s County and is paying for leased office space. In addition, the Planning Board, Planning Department, and the Department of Parks and Recreation offer services to the public, so co-location in one building will consolidate operations and increase efficiency.
- Largo HQ will be impactful for the surrounding community and be an economic driver for the County.
PROJECT TEAM
M-NCPPC has assembled an award-winning team to design and construct Largo HQ:
- Maryland Economic Development Corporation, Project Developer
- Grimm + Parker Architects (WBE), Architect
- Century Engineering, Inc. (WBE), Civil Engineer
- James Posey Associates, Inc., Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Engineer
- Gilbane, Primary General Contractor
- Warren Builds (MBE), Secondary General Contractor
- Mahan Rykiel Associates, Inc. (MBE/WBE), Landscape Architects
- HDC, Inc., Project Manager
BUILDING SPECIFICATIONS
Largo HQ is a transit-oriented development project that supports more than 800 employees in a state-of-the-art facility. The building will feature:
- 345,000 Square Feet
- Retail Space on the Ground Floor
- Indoor Public Meeting Spaces including a 250-seat Auditorium
- Outdoor Amphitheater for Community Events
- LEED & Fitwel Certified
- One-Stop-Shop for Key Community Services Provided by M-NCPPC
LEARN MORE
Couldn't attend the March VIRTUAL community meetings?
- View presentations to learn more about Largo HQ.
- View video of March 1, 2022 meeting
- View video of March 2, 2022 meeting
MEDCO, the project’s developer, presented the proposed development to the community during two public community meetings. These presentations provide you with the opportunity to learn more about the project design and community impact, as well as to ask questions pertaining to the project application.
Deliverable | Timeframe |
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Community Outreach and Engagement | Ongoing |
Submit Site Permits | February/March 2022 |
Finalize Design | November/December 2022 |
Submit for Building Permits | Late 2022/Early 2023 |
Start Construction | Spring 2023 |
Project Opening | Fall 2025 |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why is M-NCPPC constructing a new Headquarters Building in Prince George’s County?
The Planning Board and Planning Department were told to move from their current offices in Upper Marlboro, but they could not move into the Wayne K. Curry building as previously planned. The County Executive’s Office directed M-NCPPC to move to Downtown Largo and to increase its building size to comply with the Blue Line Corridor Plan. Given that the Commission currently operates multiple administrative offices that are dispersed throughout Prince George’s County, the decision to create a new headquarters building meant that the agency could bring the vast majority of Prince George’s County planning, parks, and recreation administration functions under “one roof” to create new opportunities for collaboration and greater efficiencies in providing services to County residents. The transition of the County Executive and County Council offices to Downtown Largo makes the relocation of M-NCPPC offices to Downtown Largo an ideal fit.
¿Por qué M-NCPPC está construyendo un nuevo edificio de sede central en el condado de Prince George?
Se solicitó a la Junta de Planificación y al Departamento de Planificación del Condado de Prince George que se trasladaran del edificio de sede central del Condado en Upper Marlboro. Dado que la Comisión actualmente opera varias oficinas administrativas que están dispersas por todo el condado de Prince George, la decisión de crear un nuevo edificio de sede central significó que la agencia podría reunir la gran mayoría de las funciones administrativas de planificación, parques y recreación del condado de Prince George bajo “un mismo techo” para crear nuevas oportunidades de colaboración y mayor eficiencia en la prestación de servicios a los residentes del condado. La transición de las oficinas del Ejecutivo del Condado y del Consejo del Condado a Downtown Largo hace que la reubicación de las oficinas de M-NCPPC a Downtown Largo sea ideal.
What is the economic impact of Largo HQ?
With approximately 800 Commission employees relocating to the new building, this project will further assist Largo's evolution as an economic hub for Prince George’s County. Commission employees will patronize local businesses and County residents will have more convenient access to government services. The project will generate new jobs for County residents both during construction and after opening, as new businesses are anticipated to be located nearby to meet the needs and demands of the new workforce. Recent estimates indicate that the construction of the Largo HQ will lead to the creation of 1,000 additional jobs in Downtown Largo and add approximately $305 million dollars to the local economy annually.
¿Cuál es el impacto económico de Largo HQ?
Con aproximadamente 800 empleados de la Comisión reubicándose en el nuevo edificio, este proyecto contribuirá aún más a la evolución de Largo como centro económico para el condado de Prince George. Los empleados de la Comisión patrocinarán los negocios locales y los residentes del condado tendrán un acceso más conveniente a los servicios gubernamentales. El proyecto generará nuevos puestos de trabajo para los residentes del condado tanto durante la construcción como después de la apertura, ya que se prevé que se ubiquen nuevos negocios en las cercanías para satisfacer las necesidades y demandas de la nueva fuerza laboral. Estimaciones recientes indican que la construcción de Largo HQ conducirá a la creación de 1,000 puestos de trabajo adicionales en Downtown Largo y agregará aproximadamente $305 millones de dólares a la economía local anualmente.
Why is the new headquarters building being proposed for Downtown Largo?
Downtown Largo is a central location for both County residents and employees needing to do business in Prince George’s County. The project site is conveniently located within steps of Largo Metro Station, which has several bus routes and transit lines and is situated along three major roadways (Interstate 495, MD Route 202, MD Route 214). These multi-modal transportation options will help to reduce traffic and add more pedestrian and street activity to Downtown Largo, while also making the key government services accessible to all Prince Georgians. Moreover, moving the headquarters of the six-time national Gold Medal winner for excellence in parks and recreation management meant that the agency could help activate the redeveloping area with much-needed public spaces for visitors to gather and enjoy programming throughout the year. Finally, locating the new headquarters building in Downtown Largo allows Prince George’s County to further its collective community vision established in Plan Prince George’s 2035.
¿Por qué se propone el nuevo edificio de sede central para Downtown Largo?
Downtown Largo es una ubicación central tanto para los residentes del condado como para los empleados que necesitan hacer negocios en el condado de Prince George. El sitio del proyecto está convenientemente ubicado a pasos de Largo Metro Station, que tiene varias rutas de autobús y líneas de tránsito, y está ubicado a lo largo de tres carreteras principales (Interestatal 495, MD Ruta 202, MD Ruta 214). Estas opciones de transporte multimodal ayudarán a reducir el tráfico y agregarán más actividad peatonal y callejera a Downtown Largo, al mismo tiempo que hará que los servicios gubernamentales clave sean accesibles para todos los habitantes de Prince George. Además, el traslado del edificio del seis veces ganador de la Medalla de Oro nacional por la excelencia en la gestión de parques y recreación significó que la agencia podría ayudar a activar el área de remodelación con espacios públicos muy necesarios para que los visitantes se reúnan y disfruten de la programación durante todo el año. Finalmente, ubicar el nuevo edificio de sede central en Downtown Largo le permite al condado de Prince George promover su visión comunitaria colectiva establecida en Plan Price George’s 2035.
How does Largo HQ conform with Plan Prince George’s 2035?
The Largo HQ project aligns perfectly with the urban design goals envisioned in Plan Prince George’s 2035, the guiding land-use document for Prince George’s County. Plan Prince George’s 2035 designates Largo as a core “downtown” intended to be an amenity-rich location that catalyzes economic growth and has an urban feel. The plan recommends that the lands immediately around the Largo Metro station feature multi-story offices and housing, a mixed-use retail center, and a civic center that is fully integrated with multi-modal transportation options. The Largo HQ site is designed as a multi-story, mixed-use building, with retail space. The site incorporates energy-efficient and renewable energy components to further the Commission's and County's goal to develop sustainable communities. Largo HQ uses low-impact development best practices including green infrastructure and native plantings to manage stormwater onsite. Most importantly, Largo HQ integrates a modern urban plaza and defined streetscapes that enhance the aesthetic quality of Downtown Largo and establishes an inviting public realm that is accessible for all.
¿Cómo se ajusta Largo HQ a Plan Prince George's 2035?
El proyecto de Largo HQ se alinea perfectamente con los objetivos de diseño urbano previstos en Plan Prince George's 2035, el documento rector del uso de la tierra para el condado de Prince George. El Plan Prince George's 2035 designa a Largo como un "centro de ciudad" núcleo destinado a ser un lugar rico en servicios que cataliza el crecimiento económico y tiene una sensación urbana. El plan recomienda que los terrenos que rodean inmediatamente Largo Metro Station tengan oficinas y viviendas de varios pisos, un centro comercial de uso mixto y un centro cívico que esté completamente integrado con opciones de transporte multimodal. El sitio de Largo HQ está diseñado como un edificio de uso mixto de varios pisos, con espacio comercial. El sitio incorpora componentes de energía renovable y de bajo consumo para promover el objetivo de la Comisión y el Condado de desarrollar comunidades sostenibles. Largo HQ utiliza las mejores prácticas de desarrollo de bajo impacto que incluyen infraestructura verde y plantaciones nativas para gestionar las aguas pluviales en el sitio. Lo que es más importante, Largo HQ integra una plaza urbana moderna y paisajes urbanos definidos que mejoran la calidad estética del centro de Largo y establece un ámbito público acogedor que es accesible para todos.
How is the Largo HQ site being reviewed for development approvals?
The Largo HQ project is being reviewed under the Mandatory Referral process, which is consistent with the development review process that all government entities in the state of Maryland are required to undergo. Mandatory Referral is a review process through which all public sector development projects (from federal, state, and local governments) and public and private utilities are referred to the Planning Board for review. The Commission also is hosting two community meetings on the Largo HQ project to present the project to County residents and stakeholders. Permit approvals will be reviewed by the Department of Permitting Inspections and Enforcement, as is the process for all development projects in Prince George’s County.
¿Cómo se está revisando el sitio de Largo HQ para las aprobaciones de desarrollo?
El proyecto Largo HQ está siendo revisado bajo el proceso de Recurso Obligatorio, que es consistente con el proceso de revisión de desarrollo que todas las entidades gubernamentales en el estado de Maryland deben pasar. El Recurso Obligatorio es un proceso de revisión a través del cual todos los proyectos de desarrollo del sector público (del gobierno federal, estatal y local) y los servicios públicos y privados se remiten a la Junta de Planificación para su revisión. La Comisión también está organizando dos reuniones comunitarias sobre el proyecto Largo HQ para presentar el proyecto a los residentes del condado y las partes interesadas. Las aprobaciones de permisos serán revisadas por el Departamento de Inspecciones y Ejecución de Permisos, al igual que el proceso para todos los proyectos de desarrollo en el Condado de Prince George.
How do I learn more about Largo HQ?
For additional questions about the Largo HQ project, contact Mr. Michael Stirwalt at LargoHQinfo@medco-corp.com. Questions can also be directed to LargoHQ@ppd.mncppc.org and project materials can be found on the web at LargoHQ.com.
¿Cómo puedo obtener más información sobre Largo HQ?
Si tiene preguntas adicionales sobre el proyecto Largo HQ, comuníquese con el Sr. Michael Stirwalt en LargoHQinfo@medco-corp. Las preguntas también se pueden dirigir a LargoHQ@ppd.mncppc.org y los materiales del proyecto se pueden encontrar en la web en LargoHQ.com.