The Developers of Ashton Meeting Place unveiled revised plans to a group of more than 150 people at a public meeting held at Ashton Methodist Church on Saturday January 14.

Revisions to the proposed development include:

• Increase the amount of green space and enhanced with water feature and additional landscaping
• Scaled down façade facing Rte. 108 by 30 feet
• Further improved façade facing Rte. 108 with enhance architectural treatments and building materials
• Increased the number of residential units
• Increased the amount of underground parking spaces
• Successfully worked with the State of Maryland to improve traffic at the intersection of New Hampshire Avenue and Rte. 108
• Dedicated a large space on the second floor of the bank for community use
• Reduced the height of the façade tower

"We are extremely pleased with the revised plans and the developer's willingness to listen and make improvements," stated, Gene Mirkin, a resident of Ashton. "Many people in the community are looking forward to a place that will give a greater sense of community to Ashton."