Per the City of Gaithersburg: Gaithersburg is pleased to announce its plans to acquire the vacant parcel 8 S. Summit Ave. and the building at 12 S. Summit Ave. in Olde Towne. The Mayor and City Council will vote on the resolution to acquire the locations at tonight’s Mayor and City Council meeting. The public may attend in-person at City Hall or virtually. Registration is required to watch and comment via Zoom. Register online here. Registration is not required to comment in-person.
“The opportunity to acquire 8 and 12 S. Summit Aves. came at a perfect time,” said City Manager Tanisha Briley. “We anticipate that the City’s workforce will continue to grow, and this new location will give us the opportunity to modernize our workspace and meet the needs of our growing team and community.” The acquisition of 12 S. Summit Ave. will also allow the City to co-locate various public facing services that are currently spread throughout various facilities, resulting in a better and more accessible customer experience for residents, businesses and visitors. This investment further demonstrates the City’s commitment to Olde Towne and its residents.
The current owner will continue to manage the properties for two years following the close of the sale while the City engages in the planning and design process for the space. The existing City Hall building, located at 31 S. Summit Ave., will continue to operate in its current fashion. The future of 31 S. Summit Ave. has not yet been determined; however, it will remain a public amenity for residents and the Olde Towne community. The City will conduct additional studies on how to repurpose the space, which will include opportunities for public input.
The City is in the early stages of the process, but looks forward to sharing additional details, as information becomes available. Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps
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