Sandy Spring-Ashton

Rural Preservation Consortium (SSARPC)

The SSARPC supports development in the area that conforms to the

Sandy Spring-Ashton Master Plan. We are pro-Master Plan, not anti-development.

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Artist's drawing of the final Ashton Meeting Place landscape plan

Artist's drawing of the final Ashton Meeting Place landscape plan

Looking southeast from the intersection of Routes 108 and 650, over the corner green, with retail stores on the left and the Sandy Spring Bank on the right

Looking southeast from the intersection of Routes 108 and 650, over the corner green, with retail stores on the left and the Sandy Spring Bank on the right

Conceptual drawing by SSARPC's architect, Miche Booz, of an alternative AMP design, presented at a Planning Board Hearing and later adopted by the developer as the basis for the latest AMP plan.

Conceptual drawing by SSARPC's architect, Miche Booz, of an alternative AMP design, presented at a Planning Board Hearing and later adopted by the developer as the basis for the latest AMP plan.

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June 22, 2006 SSARPC meeting

A True Coming Together

Last evening THE SANDY SPRING ASHTON RURAL PRESERVATION CONSORTIUM (SSARPC- PreserveAshton.net) welcomed over 190 members of the community for a frank and open presentation highlighted by one of many new visionary alternative designs possible for Ashton village. The audience was very receptive to Stu Sirota, the expert planner hired by SSARPC’s and his rural designs of a smaller scale village development which still offers the amenities needed by our growing community.  A large contingent of AMP developers, investors, and their friends came to the meeting armed with well-prepared, difficult questions that helped take the discussion to a deeper and more detailed level.  Since SSARPC's design and legal team had already taken into account the many points raised by these individuals, the design solution presented was both realistic and comprehensive. We are hopeful that this opportunity to get beyond initial "negotiations" will spur the investors and developers to think long and hard about redesigning and downsizing their plans to arrive at a win-win solution.

Stu Sirota, SSARPC’s also eloquently described the effects of widening the New Hampshire Ave and Route 108 into a highway.   It will not solve any traffic problems or improve safety in the long run-- it will just invite more congestion. This is where the citizens of the area can influence what kind of neighborhood we end up with.  Do you want Ashton village center to head the direction of so many nearby suburban communities-- six lanes of traffic with cars moving at higher speeds?  SSARPC stressed that they want to improve traffic flow and safety with efficient road design not expansion that will draw more congestion to our area.

The highlight of the meeting were the many supporters that came forward with offers to volunteer their time and talents as well to offer financial support to continue the work that Stu Sirota and attorney Dave Brown are doing for SSARPC.  Please join in by going to PreserveAshton.net and clicking on TAKE ACTION or CONTACT US and see the new designs

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