Federal Realty has proposed major renovations and upgrades at its Gaithersburg Square shopping center at 524 N. Frederick Avenue. New facade treatments, light sconces, architecture and art elements, and transformed landscaping and hardscaping will give the center's traditional buildings an updated look.
Distinctive additions will include features like a "whimsical downspout" and hanging lanterns in tree branches. On the more practical side, some changes will reflect changing shopping habits. As curbside pick-up sales increase in the pandemic era, Federal Realty is proposing to create pick up spaces in front of certain businesses, instead of the solid curb and sidewalk.
The Gaithersburg Planning Commission will review the proposal at its virtual meeting tonight, October 7, 2020. City planning staff are recommending approval of the renovations, with conditions. The proposed conditions are to provide a public access easement between the public crosswalk at the Perry Parkway circle and Federal Realty's property, and for Federal Realty to obtain approval of the final site plans by both the Department of Public Works and Planning Division prior to the issuance of any permits.
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