Rockville Science Center Vision Statement and Prospectus
Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary ........................................................................................................ 1
2. Background ..................................................................................................................... 2
2.1. “Center without Walls” – 2009 to Present............................................................. 3
2.2. RSC 2.0 Initiative ...................................................................................................... 4
3. The Need ......................................................................................................................... 4
4. The Benefits ...................................................................................................................... 5
4.1. Economic, Social and Cultural .............................................................................. 5
4.2. Support of STEM Education and Jobs .................................................................. 6
5. The Concept ................................................................................................................... 7
5.1. Program Focus Areas .............................................................................................. 8
5.2. Program Engagement Tiers ................................................................................... 8
5.3. General Facility Requirements and Site Selection Criteria ................................ 9
6. Conclusion ..................................................................................................................... 11
APPENDIX A: RSC 2.0 Initiative Advisory Committee
APPENDIX B: Preliminary Site Option Studies
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1. Executive Summary
The Rockville Science Center, Inc. (RSC) is an advocate for science, technology and life-long learning. We
seek to establish a permanent interactive science facility in the Rockville area that will enable the RSC to
continue its mission to inspire people of all ages and backgrounds to explore the wonders of science and
connect with the science and technology community in our region in the exploration of science in
everyday life.
Since 2009, the RSC has promoted science and technology through interactive programs in public places
in Rockville and its surrounding areas for children and adults by utilizing local talent and resources. As
shown by Figure 1 below, the greater Rockville area serves as the epicenter of the region’s governmental
institutions and commercial enterprises in science and bio-technology.
Figure 1
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Not surprisingly, therefore, the area is rich in human resources, covering a vast array of scientific and
engineering expertise. The RSC has been able to successfully tap into these resources by engaging in
cooperative arrangements with like-minded organizations and building a network of individual
volunteers who are interested in sharing their knowledge for the advancement of Science, Technology,
Engineering and Math (STEM) learning activities and programs throughout the region.
A permanent science facility is the logical “next step” in the fulfillment of the RSC’s mission. It will serve
as a valued amenity to the Rockville community and the entire region – one that offers a place for citizen
scientists to both explore new concepts as well as find ways to share existing knowledge with others and
contribute to the growth of the next generation of discoverers and innovators.
The following Vision Statement and Prospectus sets forth the framework for establishing a well-planned,
readily accessible, premier regional science center that will serve the diverse intellectual needs of the
Rockville and greater Montgomery County community.
2. Background
The notion of establishing a vibrant interactive science center in the Rockville area grew out of a group of
science-minded people who shared a passion for raising awareness about the importance of science and
science education. That group came together in 1989 as the Rockville Consortium for Science
(Consortium) and embarked on a mission to promote the importance of science to all segments of the
Rockville community. The annual Rockville Science Day event, founded by the Consortium and organized
in partnership with Montgomery College, the City of Rockville and local businesses, celebrated its 26th
Anniversary in 2015 and remains as the Consortium’s enduring legacy to the community.
In 2006, the Consortium took the lead in proposing the idea of constructing a facility in Rockville to
house the future Rockville Science Center. The Consortium, together with the City of Rockville,
commissioned a feasibility study1 on what a science center could bring to the community in terms of
economic, social and cultural benefits. The study concluded that “[a] science center in Rockville is
feasible based on the content, presentation, attendance, economic, and facility circumstances and
assumptions made in this report.” It was further recommended that a group of engaged citizens move
this project forward to the next phase to seek out potential funding partners and sources.
1 See http://www.rockvillescience.org/science-ctr-feasibility-study.pdf.
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2.1. “Center without Walls” – 2009 to Present
Accordingly, Rockville Science Center, Inc. (RSC) was incorporated in 2009 as a non-profit 501(c)(3)
with the goal of launching a vibrant science facility, the Rockville Science Center, that would offer
people of all ages and backgrounds the opportunity to explore the wonders of science and
technology and to connect with the scientific community in our region.
In furtherance of the RSC’s quest for a facility, the organization first engaged the talents of volunteer
science enthusiasts to develop an array of programs as a “center without walls.” Current
programming offered by the RSC consists of hands-on opportunities for formal and informal Science,
Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education for people of all ages. Programs include 1)
summer camps in geology, robotics and space science for elementary and middle school students, 2)
a robust robotics program for elementary through high school students, 3) Explorations! - a series of
field trips to regional science and engineering venues for ages 11 through adults, 4) mobile hands-on
exhibits for all ages, and 5) three distinct café lecture programs targeting different age groups (the
Rockville Science Café in collaboration with Sigma Xi, Science Tuesdays for seniors, and the Young
Adult Café for middle school through college students). The Rockville Science Café lecture series is
the RSC’s signature program, featuring presentations by area scientists on topics that explore the
underlying relations between STEM and everyday life, as well as the impact of STEM on individuals
and society. The organization’s ability to develop and maintain these programs is made possible by a
dedicated network of active and retired scientists, engineers, teachers, parents and students in the
area who choose to give of their time and resources for the love of science and the promise of a
future facility that will further inspire and expose others, young and old, to the wonders that
underlie their passion.
In that regard, the RSC has actively pursued and obtained participation from both the public and
private sectors for funding to help support not only the above programming, but to realize the RSC’s
ultimate goal of a facility.
Since 2010, the RSC has received funding from the City of Rockville in support of its programs.
In 2014, backed by private donor commitments to match state funding, the RSC obtained a
State Bond Bill from the Maryland General Assembly to help jump start the RSC’s quest for a
facility.
In 2015, the Executive’s Office and County Council of Montgomery County followed suit with
funding to assist with the matching requirement of the State Bond Bill.
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2.2. RSC 2.0 Initiative
Spurred by the financial support received from both private and public sectors, the RSC launched a
new initiative in the summer of 2015, aptly dubbing it “RSC 2.0” to represent the second “strategic
planning and design” phase of the RSC’s road to a facility. A series of community outreach meetings
were conducted in the summer of 2015 during which local residents and interested citizens – many
of them from learning or research institutions – were invited to submit ideas for framing the
programs and design of the facility.
Input gathered from participants in the RSC 2.0 Initiative serves as the foundation for the following
Vision Statement and Prospectus for the future Rockville Science Center. (See Appendix A)
3. The Need
The greater Rockville area enjoys a number of attributes that make it the chosen place for families to live
and work. We enjoy diverse housing options, a strong economic base and even stronger public school
system. Much of the area’s ongoing strength and vibrancy can be linked to investments made by the
many government/non-government organizations and private businesses in the life science and
technology fields that call this area home. The jobs created by these enterprises have generated demand
for sustainable communities where families can live, work and play – communities that have been
planned and developed with amenities that enhance the quality of life of residents such as parks,
bikeways, libraries, community centers, and athletic fields/facilities. To date, however, there has been no
concerted effort to address the need for facilities dedicated to providing opportunities for informal
learning of the very fields of science and technology from which so much of this area’s strong economic
base is derived. Moreover, we have in our midst a committed community of explorers and innovators
that desire a space of their own to not only impart their knowledge to the next generation of “would
be“ discoverers, but to remind people of all ages that learning is a life-long endeavor.
The RSC seeks to fulfill the above stated need by establishing a permanent physical presence in the form
of a hands-on interactive science facility in the Rockville area by 2020. The future Rockville Science
Center will offer more regional destination value than other existing amenities and programs combined,
by leveraging our collective knowledge and scientific community relationships, regionally and around the
world. We believe a facility that promotes interactive life-long learning opportunities and that increases
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understanding between the scientific community and end users of science will result in numerous
benefits.
4. The Benefits
4.1. Economic, Social and Cultural
The future Rockville Science Center facility (“Science Center”) will provide numerous economic,
social and cultural benefits to residents and businesses of the greater Rockville community.
Economic benefits include visitor-generated revenue for the Science Center and for local businesses,
expenditures by the Science Center, and job creation in the Science Center and community. However,
businesses in the region may benefit in ways that go beyond traditional economic impacts. Those
engaged in biotechnology and related research and development may have a place to showcase
their work through exhibits and programs at the Science Center. Given the proliferation of science
and technology-based businesses, agencies and organizations in the region, it is important that the
community both acknowledge their presence and also understand what it is that they do. The
Science Center can provide a mechanism for strengthening their ties to the community through
contributing staff volunteer time, artifacts, equipment, and other resources.
Social benefits include advancement of science-learning, changes in attitudes toward science, shared
social experiences, stimulation of career interests, and personal enjoyment. They represent the
intended impacts of achieving the proposed Science Center’s educational mission on visitors,
audiences served through outreach, and by professional development for teachers. The Science
Center will improve the quality of life in the region by providing a new community amenity and
resource for the education and enjoyment of its families, adults, and school children. After-school
and weekend programming as well as community service opportunities will provide an important
outlet for students and other volunteers.
Cultural benefits can be measured at both the local and regional levels. In many communities,
science centers have favorably influenced government policies and priorities with regard to the
creation and funding of programs and facilities for science education and research. The Science
Center will help develop informed citizens who are better able to understand and take into account
the scientific aspects of local issues.
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Beyond general economic, social and cultural benefits, another way to analyze the impact of the
Science Center is to examine its potential effects on particular segments of the community. The
Montgomery County Public School system will gain an educational resource that is readily accessible
to its students and teachers, potentially reducing the need for more distant travel, such as to the
Maryland Science Center in Baltimore or facilities in Washington, DC. In addition, its proximity allows
the possibility of engagement in programs not otherwise possible, such as student internships and
teacher workshops. The future Science Center will provide science-based activities that complement
and enrich classroom learning, helping motivate students and improve performance.
4.2. Support of STEM Education and Jobs
The future Science Center will inspire the citizens of Rockville and the surrounding area by sharing
the science of everyday life through relevant interactive exhibits and high quality programming.
Regular visits from schools and families will kindle the flame of curiosity among children and adults
alike, encouraging and enabling everyone to feel that STEM education is not only for those with
advanced computation skills, experience or aptitude.2 Moreover, the Science Center will continue to
partner with local high schools and higher-education institutions. Building upon current relationships
with Montgomery College, Johns Hopkins University Montgomery County Campus, Universities at
Shady Grove, and many MCPS high schools, the Science Center will be able to educate students
about STEM careers, but will also encourage them to get involved with other professional
development opportunities.
In addition, the Science Center will further advance Rockville’s reputation as an attractive location
for STEM companies looking for places to grow their businesses. By providing opportunities for
regular science enrichment, the Science Center will help retain science professionals with children in
the Rockville area, growing the local scientific workforce and building a community focused on
education and sharing ideas. The Science Center could also serve to attract more experienced and
higher quality science teachers to local schools, especially when coupled with information sessions
and professional development services provided for teachers.3
2 The Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) has identified positive
correlation between the number of times a school has visited the science center and an
increased interest and enrollment in basic STEM (biology, chemistry, and physics) courses at that
school. (http://www.astc.org/DimensionsPDFS/2010/JanFeb.pdf) 3 For example, the Museum of Science & Industry (MOSI) in Tampa, Florida, has contributed
significantly to the recruitment of teachers in Hillsborough County, Florida.
(http://www.astc.org/DimensionsPDFS/2010/JanFeb.pdf)
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Furthermore, a well located Science Center also has the potential to be a staging ground for further
outreach into the community in underserved areas. Racial minorities continue to be woefully
underrepresented in the STEM workforce: In 2011, 11% of the workforce was African American, but
only 6% of STEM workers were from this group. Similarly, although the Hispanic share of the
workforce was 15% in 2011, Hispanics made up only 7% of the STEM workforce. Being able to act as a
site for one or several STEM AmeriCorps positions will enable the Science Center to significantly
impact underrepresented and economically underserved individuals with limited financial impact on
the overall organization but with the potential for great benefits for those traditionally least likely to
be reached by STEM programming.4
5. The Concept
The current programming of the RSC consists of hands-on opportunities for formal and informal STEM
education for all ages. The common theme between programs is the mission of presenting STEM as a
way of understanding the world around us. Essential to achieving this goal is programming geared
toward involving participants in time-on-task formal and informal activities, wherein they are able to
engage in “citizen science” projects. The RSC also currently provides forums through which experts are
able to disseminate knowledge to and mentor patrons while remaining active in the community.
The future Science Center facility will serve two key purposes: 1) a location for on-going activities to
engage the local and regional residents, as well as 2) a destination and attraction for non-local visitors
that can demonstrate connections between personal life and STEM. Each program in the future Science
Center will compliment specific “focus areas”, but will exist at multiple “engagement tiers” as further
explained under Section 5.2 below. The engagement tiers concept will allow a program to connect with
audiences in multiple ways in order to help the Science Center maximize the impact of that program. It
will allow the Science Center to present information in different forms, so that patrons are able to learn
through methods that suit them the best. To help facilitate this type of programming, the future Science
Center will continue to engage in strategic partnerships with other community, science and engineering
organizations, including astronomy clubs, environmental organizations, scouts, school clubs, engineering
societies, university outreach departments and other science centers.
The RSC’s existing robotics program serves as a good example of the potential to engage patrons on
multiple “engagement tiers” in the future Science Center. Existing relationships with FIRST Robotics
4 See https://www.census.gov/prod/2013pubs/acs-24.pdf.
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could be continued to create Science Center sponsored teams as well as support other teams within the
community. This activity could easily be part of a program about robotics, with teams created from
interested and engaged patrons able to utilize Science Center space and resources. However, these
program groups and community STEM clubs would be encouraged to connect to other engagement tiers
by holding meetings open to other Science Center visitors, running demonstrations, and helping develop
exhibits and other content – resulting in a much higher level of engagement by participants.
5.1. Program Focus Areas
The programming for the future Science Center facility will be designed to relate to different focus
areas, simultaneously creating common themes between programs as well as ensuring its programs
relate to a variety of STEM areas and topics. By organizing around focus areas, the facility will avoid
becoming fixed on a single subset of science. The Science Center will aspire to open with content
relating to four initial subject areas:
Genetics and Bio-Science: This area speaks directly to the history of scientific development in
Rockville and along the I-270 corridor, creating many collaboration opportunities with local
companies. This content area will allow the Science Center to connect local science
businesses with the general public.
Geology, Hydrology, and Sustainability: This focus area will concentrate on educating patrons
about energy use and effective energy resource management, while also connecting to
exciting local research. This will result in an increased awareness and knowledge by patrons
of how their choices and actions impact the environment.
Theoretical and Applied Physics: This focus area will explore the mathematical relations that
underlie physical phenomena, whether it is related to the cosmos or light and electricity.
Furthermore, this area will help to explain how advancements in the practical application of
these phenomena have helped and will continue to help shape modern everyday technology.
Robotics and Computer Technology: This focus area will help ensure that the Science Center
provides patrons with cutting-edge knowledge so that they can understand the information
technology that has an ever-increasing influence on everyday life and society. This area will
build on Montgomery County’s importance as a center for cybersecurity initiatives.
5.2. Program Engagement Tiers
In order to attract first-time visitors to the facility as well as develop a base of returning patrons and
interested members, the Science Center will employ a system of “Engagement Tiers.” The system is
not meant to be a strict linear progression of involvement, as a patron could become engaged at any
level, but rather it identifies the different ways that visitors can interact with each of the focus areas.
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This will allow the Science Center to maximize the engagement of each patron. The tiers are
structured such that lower tiers equate to lesser involvement, and participation in each tier will
encourage engagement in higher tiers as follows:
Interactive Stations and Displays: This tier consists of hands-on content in the form of
stations and activities, inclusive of both permanent and temporary displays. Its focus is
primarily engaging first-time visitors by providing stimulating material that encourages
patrons to visit the Science Center, and, by exposing them to interactive content, encourages
them to become further involved.
Demonstrations and Presentations: Demonstrations and presentations by leading scientists,
researchers, and educators developed for both general and specific audiences provide a
higher level of access and involvement with these individuals.
Classes, Activities and Clubs: This tier equates to a high level of involvement by a patron.
These programs bring time-on-task opportunities to patrons, allowing them to gain a deeper
understanding of a subject area, participate in STEM-related social groups, while providing a
reason for them to regularly visit the Science Center.
Volunteering, Citizen Science, and Exhibit Development: This tier represents the greatest
level of involvement in which Science Center patrons can actively engage and can involve,
among other things, volunteering to support other Science Center programs, participating in
citizen-run research projects and/or developing new content and programs.
5.3. General Facility Requirements and Site Selection Criteria
The future Science Center is envisioned to be a facility that encourages learning through interactions
and that exemplifies innovation by functioning as a “living exhibit.” While the spaces within will be
designed to allow for flexibility to accommodate evolving programmatic needs and to encourage
crossover interactions and observations, the building will itself serve to demonstrate advancements
in the science behind sustainable development. Through innovative use of materials and sustainable
building and operational systems, the facilities will strive to maintain a balanced footprint in its
community. For example, the integration of “green energy” technology into the future Science
Center facility, such as a photovoltaic roof or geothermal HVAC system, would not only provide an
economic means of operating the building itself, but could also be integrated into a program related
to sustainability issues. The Science Center could have permanent displays describing the science
behind the creation and operation of its facility, as well as host demonstrations, presentations, and
tours of its systems.
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The spatial components of the Science Center will include areas to accommodate exhibitions,
lectures and symposia, classrooms, interior and exterior learning labs, competition venues, “maker
spaces” as well as administrative offices that will be developed to maximize functionality and
efficient utilization of space. Through the design of flexible exhibit and presentation space,
workrooms and labs, visitors will experience the progression and development of knowledge
through their evolving interactions within the building. Beginning with hands-on displays and leading
to lectures, symposia and ultimately leading to workshops and classes, the space will accommodate
multi-tiers of engagement that will reinforce the idea that the community drawn to the center are
both individual and regional and that science is accessible and dynamic. Through meaningful
engagement, patrons will be able to develop their knowledge, skills and confidence with the sciences
and be encouraged to share this experience with their peers and communities.
The process of site selection will be first and foremost guided by the programmatic requirements
detailed in this Vision Statement. Each area of discovery and support will be identified and its needs
and interconnections defined in order to evaluate the viability of different sites to meet the needs of
the Science Center‘s mission and programs. Through overlay of the program with the potential
building site, viability of a specific site will be tested. The program of requirements will support the
development of a facilities plan that may be implemented all at one time or phased over a few
capital improvement projects depending on proposed sites and resource availability.
To date, there have been two (2) potential sites identified in the Rockville area as possible locations
for the Science Center. They are the former Lincoln High School and the King Farm Farmstead
properties. Even prior to the RSC’s recent efforts to re-engage the community in discussions to
establish a facility (i.e., RSC 2.0 Initiative during the summer of 2015), these two (2) sites had been
mentioned in discussions amongst stakeholders. While both sites have their challenges, they both
meet characteristics that have been identified by the RSC as important site selection criteria as
follows: 1) accessibility to mass transit (the Rockville and Shady Grove Metrorail stations
respectively), 2) location within communities currently underserved by any existing facilities able to
provide opportunities for interactive, informal scientific learning and engagement, and 3)
opportunity to facilitate a potential public-private partnership in the RSC’s adaptive reuse of existing
public sector improvements.
While there is much work that remains to move discussions forward with the public sector owners of
the properties, i.e., the Montgomery County Board of Education and the City of Rockville, the RSC
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believes that both of the sites present feasible options for the future Science Center. Accordingly,
attached as Appendix B to this Vision Statement are sketches that depict several layouts and/or re-
use options for each site presented as preliminary concepts envisioned by the RSC for purposes of
facilitating necessary conversations amongst stakeholders.
6. Conclusion
The RSC needs to advance and become the kind of science center seen throughout the United States,
one with physical facilities to house a myriad of successful programs. Taking into consideration the
intellectual landscape of Rockville and greater Montgomery County, the need for a science center is
obvious; those who work in the science and technology fields want to share the nature of their work
with their community, but they also want a science center available to their families to benefit from the
very city and county they chose to live in.
What is the next step? With this Vison Statement, the Rockville Science Center has begun an outreach
campaign to public and private entities for large contributions, in-kind donations and other forms of
support that will be needed to realize this center. Many of the firms located in the area have community
action and public relations programs, and it is our intention to invite these entities to the table and
engage their participation with the help of our strategic partners. Concurrently, we are asking that all
citizens interested in realizing this center come forward to answer this call to action and join the RSC as
members. The strength of any community effort is in numbers, and the more voting, tax-paying and
participating members that can be counted will in turn translate into support from public and private
entities. Greater numbers translate into greater interest in building the center! Accordingly, we invite the
community at-large to join RSC and donate to the cause, whether as an individual, family or corporation,
by visiting the donation portal on our website at http://rockvillesciencecenter.com/support/ or by
sending via regular mail to: The Rockville Science Center, P.O. Box 1084, Rockville, MD 20849.
Join in our mission to establish a state-of-the-art facility that will inspire people of all ages and
backgrounds to explore the wonders of science and connect with the science and technology community
in our region. The time to act on our vision and realize our future is now.
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Adopted by the RSC Board of Trustees
January 2016
APPENDIX A: RSC 2.0 Initiative Advisory Committee
Co-Chairs:
Tracy Dove, Ph.D., Scientific Advisor, Embassy of Switzerland Soo Lee-Cho, Esq., Attorney, Miller, Miller & Canby, Chartered
Advisory Committee Members:
Lesli Adler, Director, MCPS DNA Resource Center, TS Wootton High School Kenric T. Brooks, Sr., PhD(c), U.S. Army (Ret.) Maizie Cummings-Rocke Nancy DeLalio, AIA, Allen & DeLalio Architects, LLC Myrna Justus, Science Teacher and Hoover Middle School Assistant Principal, retired Irene I. Lukoff, MA, MS, Institutional Advancement Consultant Peter Maldonado, Richard Montgomery High School, Student Sasha Maldonado, Stanford University, Student Alexander Mankevich, NARHAMS Model Rocket Club Milka Piszczek, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Student Allen Schiffenbauer Patrick J. Schoof, LLM; MSc Katelyn Schreyer, Program Assistant, National Science Foundation Eric P. Shettle, Research Physicist, Naval Research Laboratory, retired Sudheer Shukla, Adjunct Professor, Northern Virginia Community College
APPENDIX B: Preliminary Site Option Studies
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No. Description DateLINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL SITE595 N. STONESTREET AVENUEROCKVILLE, MARYLAND
EXISTING SCHOOL BUILDING
MAKER SHED AREA
NEW BUILDING
CIRCULATION SPINENEW BUILDING
GREEN SPACE
SITE OPTION 1
BUILDING SQUARE FOOTAGE
MAKER SPACE 13,006 SFSCIENCE CENTER BUILDING 61,696 SFEXISTING SCHOOL BLDG 11,533 SF
TOTAL NEW CONSTRUCTION 74,702 SF(ONE STORY)TOTAL SITE 86,235 SF
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No. Description DateLINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL SITE595 N. STONESTREET AVENUEROCKVILLE, MARYLAND
EXISTING SCHOOL BUILDING
MAKER SHED AREA
NEW BUILDING
GREEN SPACE
SITE OPTION 2
BUILDING SQUARE FOOTAGE
MAKER SPACE 10,240 SFSCIENCE CENTER BUILDING 39,200 SFEXISTING SCHOOL BLDG 11,533 SF
TOTAL NEW CONSTRUCTION 49,440 SF(ONE STORY)TOTAL SITE 60,973 SF
LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL SITE595 N. STONESTREET AVENUEROCKVILLE, MARYLAND
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No. Description DateLINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL SITE595 N. STONESTREET AVENUEROCKVILLE, MARYLAND
EXISTING SCHOOL BUILDING
MAKER SHED AREA
NEW BUILDING
GREEN SPACE
SITE OPTION 3
BUILDING SQUARE FOOTAGE
MAKER SPACE 26,882 SFSCIENCE CENTER BUILDING 27,620 SFEXISTING SCHOOL BLDG 11,533 SF
TOTAL NEW CONSTRUCTION 54,502 SF(ONE STORY)TOTAL SITE 66,035 SF
PARKING AREA (TYP)PARKING AREA (TYP)
KING FARM SITE16100 FREDERICK AVENUEROCKVILLE, MARYLAND
EXISTING SCHOOL BUILDING
MAKER SHED AREA
NEW BUILDING
GREEN SPACE
PARKING AREA
PARKING AREA
BUILDING SQUARE FOOTAGE
MAKER SPACE (EXIST. BARN) 10,195 SFNEW SCIENCE CENTER BUILDINGS 28,463 SF(ONE STORY)EXIST. HOUSE 6,222 SFEXIST. GARAGE 1,695 SFEXIST. TENANT HOUSE 542 SF
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KING FARM SITE16100 FREDERICK AVENUEROCKVILLE, MARYLAND
MAKER SHED AREA
NEW BUILDINGS& COURTYARD INFILL
GREEN SPACE
PARKING AREA PARKING AREA
BUILDING SQUARE FOOTAGE
MAKER SPACE (EXIST. BARN) 10,195 SFNEW SCIENCE CENTER BUILDINGS 27,827 SF(ONE STORY)EXIST. HOUSE 6,222 SFEXIST. GARAGE 1,695 SFEXIST. TENANT HOUSE 542 SF
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KING FARM SITE16100 FREDERICK AVENUEROCKVILLE, MARYLAND
MAKER SHED AREA
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PARKING AREA PARKING AREA
BUILDING SQUARE FOOTAGE
MAKER SPACE (EXIST. BARN) 10,195 SFNEW SCIENCE CENTER BUILDINGS 25,420 SF(ONE STORY)EXIST. HOUSE 6,222 SFEXIST. GARAGE 1,695 SFEXIST. TENANT HOUSE 542 SF
TOTAL SITE 44,074 SF
GARDEN AREA
SITE OPTION 3
GREENHOUSE
BUS DROP OFF LOOP
P.O. Box 1084 Rockville, Maryland 20849
240.386.8111
www.RockvilleScienceCenter.org