Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus Projects Updates – September 29, 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 for our rescheduled virtual meeting focused on the final draft of the Facilities Master Plan for the Takoma Park/Silver Spring campus on Thursday, October 5 at 6:30 p.m. Please register here.

Project Update Forum

• Please join us on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, for a virtual Project Update Forum at 6:00 p.m. We will provide an update on the status of the Leggett Math and Science Building and the Library/Resource Center Renovation projects and give an overview of upcoming phases. Please register here.

Leggett Building—Construction

• Takoma Avenue Work: Work is continuing inside the fence line for the creation of the new parking lot entrance on Takoma Avenue. This work includes excavation, grading, and concrete pouring. Noise levels are 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 is in progress. 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 continuing. Noise is minimal but consistent as this work progresses.
• Site Work: Sawcutting and the removal of concrete for the installation of fiber cables for the building’s internet connection is expected to be complete by next week.
• Exterior Work: The exterior framework installation for the new façade is progressing.

Thank you,
The Montgomery College Team