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What Are Impact Fees and How Does New Development Pay for its Impacts?
One question many residents have is how does new development offset its impact on the community.
Annual Takoma Park Folk Festival on Sunday, September 27
The Takoma Park Folk Festival (TPFF) is a free annual event held in September (rain or shine) that celebrates the arts and the Takoma Park-Silver Spring community. Learn more about this event.
Strengthening Trust: The City Council’s Continued Effort to Ensure a Safe and Respectful Workplace
The Takoma Park City Council continues to take critical steps forward in response to the Cooper v. City of Takoma Park settlement. Recently, the Council unanimously chose the external legal counsel to conduct an independent audit.
City Council Response to Cooper v. City of Takoma Park Audit
Please see the Mayor's Statement and the final report on the Council’s findings and recommendations regarding the independent audit related to the Cooper v. City of Takoma Park case.
Montgomery Housing Partnership Community Meetings on Edinburgh House (7513 Maple Avenue)
Join Montgomery Housing Partnership (MHP) for the second of two public meetings on Thursday, September 24th, at 6:30 PM, to learn about the planned redevelopment at 7513 Maple Avenue, which aims to bring more affordable housing to our neighborhood.
City of Takoma Park’s 18th Annual Play Day with Let's Play America
Join Let's Play America for the 18th Annual Play Day held on Sunday, September 13, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Piney Branch Elementary School. This is a free event for residents of all ages and friends.
Submit Your Traffic Calming and Sidewalk Requests: Open Until October 31
The annual traffic-calming and sidewalk request period is now open! Requests will be open from September 1–October 31. Submit your request during this window for consideration. Requests will be shared with the community in February.
Las Muertes Más Bellas del Mundo Free Film Screening on Sept. 18
Join TKPK Arts for the story of the Salvadoran community, sharing their struggles and humanity through the eyes of artists in the diaspora who made enduring art from the horrors of war, forever changing the cultural landscape of the nation’s capital.