Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus Projects Updates – September 22, 2023

Dear Neighbors,

Thank you for your interest in the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus construction projects. We strive to keep our neighbors informed about significant construction events with this weekly email notification.

This notice provides information on the construction of the Catherine and Isiah Leggett Building the campus library renovation in the Resource Center, and the Facilities Master Plan work for Montgomery College.

Upcoming activities are listed below:

Facilities Master Plan

• Draft Review Meeting: Thank you to all who joined us for our Wednesday, September 13 public meeting to review the draft Facilities Master Plan and items specific to the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus! To view the recording of the session, please visit our website.
• Final Plan Meeting: Please join us on Thursday, September 28 at 6:30 p.m. for a virtual meeting focused on the final draft of the Facilities Master Plan for the Takoma Park/Silver Spring campus. Please register here.

Leggett Building—Construction

• Takoma Avenue Work: On September 25, work will begin inside the fence line for the creation of the new parking lot entrance on Takoma Avenue. This work will include excavation, grading, and concrete pouring. Noise is expected to be consistent with previous construction phases and in compliance with the noise ordinance. Upon completion of this activity, work will move outside the fence line. 
• New York Avenue Work: The work to replace the internal campus roadway leading from New York Avenue continues. Traffic control measures will be utilized on New York Avenue as necessary to minimize disruption.  
  
• Deliveries: As previously updated, materials are being delivered on-site for use within the structure. All trucks are required to follow designated routes to and from the site and must enter and exit on Fenton Street from Philadelphia.

Library/Resource Center—Renovation

• Main Entrance: Excavation for the new entryway to the Library/Resource Center is advancing. Noise is minimal but consistent as this work progresses.
• Site Work: Sawcutting and removal of concrete will occur on Friday for the installation of fiber cables for the building’s internet connection. This work is interior to the campus and adjacent to the Math Pavilion and will take approximately one day. Noise is expected but will be compliant with the noise ordinance.
• Exterior Work: The exterior framework installation for the new façade is continuing.

Thank you,
The Montgomery College Team