The Prince George’s County Gateway Arts District is a focal point for art activities of all types, as well as for socializing, entertaining, dining, shopping, and living.  It offers the richness and diversity of the metropolitan region, but retains at its core the heart of the four small towns: Mount Rainier, Brentwood, North Brentwood, and Hyattsville.      

The Prince George’s County Gateway Arts District is a safe, vital, and attractive mixed-use environment that celebrates the diversity of art and entertainment that exists in the two-mile corridor. 

A rejuvenated corridor includes a mix of new buildings and renovated structures knitted together with shared architectural features, attractive landscaping, public arts and street trees, creating a shady boulevard and accommodating sidewalks that include facilities and rest stops for pedestrians.  Other public facilities have also been enhanced.  New housing and increased densities along the corridor create activity and expand the market base for local neighborhood-serving retail. 

Community identity and the cultural heritage of local communities comprising the arts district have been strengthened and livable public spaces have been created. 

The rich artistic diversity of the area results in a variety of restaurants, coffee houses, local and regional theatres, galleries and entertainment, as well as arts-related businesses such as arts and crafts stores, designers, and art supply stores that support and extend the influence and economic vitality of the artists’ community. The attractiveness of the area invited a vibrant, active, and safe street life.