Master Plans

The Department of Community Services has completed its master plan revision for the Tanglewood Natural Area located off of Zug Road in Old Bowie (Huntington). The property is an entirely wooded,127-acre parcel that is bordered by the CSX railroad line to the west, the Northridge development to the south, and Zug Road to the north. 

The City would like to thank both the stakeholders and the City's consultant (Human & Rhode) for participating in this exercise.

Implementation of the master plan will be completed as funding is approved in the City's adopted budget.   

Second Stakeholders Meeting Information

First  Stakeholders Meeting Information

Where we are in the process

*italics below indicates tentative dates

TaskStart DateEnd DateNotes & Comments
Request for Proposal (RFP) Phase


RFP Development
September 10, 2022September 30, 2022Complete
RFP Issuance
November 8, 2022November 29,2022Complete
RFP Review and Selection
November 29,2022December 5, 2022Complete
Contract Award & NTP
December 11, 2022January 4, 2023Human & Rhode, Inc.
Master Planning PhaseDecember 12, 2022April  18, 2023Human & Rhode, Inc.
Master Plan Development
December 12, 2022April 17, 2023In-Process
Field Meeting with Consultant
December 10, 2022December 10, 2022Complete
Stakeholders Meeting (#1)
January 24, 2023
Complete
     Stakeholders Meeting (#2 Concept Options Review)March 16, 2023
Complete
DRAFT Presentation to City Council (Public Hearing)
April 3, 2023
Complete
Final Master Plan Revisions
April  4, 2023April 20, 2023Complete
Final Master Plan Delivery
April 24, 2023
Complete
     Master Plan AcceptanceMay 1, 2023
Complete
Master Plan Implementation Phase


Phase 1- Parking Lot Design (A&E)
July 1, 2024TBDInsufficient Funds in FY23 & FY24 for work to be performed
  1. Allen Pond Master Plan
  2. White Marsh Master Plan
  3. 2005-2010 Recreation Master Plan