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The official page for Montgomery County, Md. Planning Department

Planning Department staff provides recommendations, information, analysis and services to the Montgomery County Planning Board, the County Council, the County Executive, other government agencies and the general public. The Department functions within the context of a budget and work program annually recommended by the County Executive and approved by the County Council.

11/09/2026

Housing, growth and community development are on this week's Planning Board agenda. On Thursday November 12, we'll present three new housing studies exploring affordability, future housing demand through 2050 and resident priorities.

The Agenda also includes:
🛏️ Rockville: Proposed redevelopment of an office park with a townhouse community of up to 220 units near the intersection of Key West Ave. and Omega Dr.
🍳 Bethesda: Request to increase development density to 26K sq ft of Artisan Manufacturing & Production uses at 5525 Dorsey Ln.
📢 Germantown: Presentation of the Working Draft of the Germantown Sector Plan Amendment; public hearing dates to be announced.
☀️ Damascus: Request to construct a Solar Collection System at 9435 Holsey Rd.

View the Agenda: https://bit.ly/3Wp64bq
Tune in: https://bit.ly/4iFgStq

11/09/2026

The future of Wheaton is being built together! More than 60 community members joined us at our Wheaton Workshop last week to explore ideas on housing, transportation, small businesses and more. Each and every person is helping contribute to the vision for what's ahead for the Wheaton Plan: A Georgia Avenue Community Plan, which launched this year. Thank you to everyone who took the time to share their voice and help guide the next chapter for Wheaton.

☕ Next up, we're hosting Coffee with A Planner at Cantinho Caipira Brazilian Coffee (2408 University Blvd W.) on Thursday November 19 from 8-9 AM. Please stop by and be a part of the plan.

📲 You can also share you vision for Wheaton online: https://bit.ly/4rsocwh
🤳 Text "Wheaton" to 240-518-4055 for plan updates and engagement opportunities.

11/07/2026

JUST POSTED: The Germantown Sector Plan Amendment Working Draft establishes a long-term framework for a more connected, inclusive, and resilient Germantown: https://bit.ly/3WlEagp

This Plan is one of the county's largest and most comprehensive planning efforts in recent years, covering approximately 2,650 acres and a study area of nearly 50,000 residents within the broader Germantown community of more than 90,000 people.

The Plan emphasizes creating walkable neighborhood activity centers, supporting flexible development patterns that can adapt to changing market conditions, improving mobility options for all travelers, expanding access to parks and natural areas, strengthening environmental resilience, and increasing housing and economic opportunities.

At their meeting on November 12, the Planning Board will review the draft and set public hearing dates for the Plan. Tentative dates are December 16 in Germantown and December 17 at Wheaton Headquarters. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3O734vX

Germantown Town Center BlackRock Center for the Arts Gaithersburg Germantown Upcounty Chamber

11/06/2026

“Neighborhood ownership means we have the ability to build intergenerational wealth at the neighborhood level,” said Adriana Abizadeh-Barbour, Executive Director of Philadelphia’s Kensington Corridor Trust at our recent event. “We can preserve the affordability because we determine the affordability. The community owns everything, so they get to decide what that looks like.”

Abizadeh-Barbour, joined Nikishka Iyengar, Founder & CEO of The Guild, and James Johnson-Piett, Principal & CEO of Urbane development to speak at our “Community Ownership of Commercial Property: A Potential Model to Support Small Local Businesses," event co-hosted with the Montgomery County Planning Board. Watch here: https://bit.ly/4e96Z5L

Drawing on experiences from Philadelphia, Atlanta, and New York, we explored how community land trusts, investment trusts, cooperatives, and other ownership models can help communities acquire and steward commercial real estate, potentially supporting locally owned businesses and strengthening commercial corridors.

These examples provided valuable insights as Montgomery County continues to explore strategies that foster vibrant, resilient business districts, and expand opportunities for community investment.

11/06/2026

💡 Think about the last time you were in a parking lot or garage. Maybe it was to get to work 💼 or an appointment⚕️or load groceries 🛒. 🅿️Parking lots and garages are some of the most used transportation spaces in Montgomery County and can sometimes be difficult or unsafe to navigate.

➡️ To help make these everyday trips safer and easier, we create the first Montgomery County Parking Facility Design Guide: https://bit.ly/4j0LarH

The guide is an important resource that will help shape future development and make it safer and more comfortable to get to your everyday destinations throughout the county.

📽️ Here, project lead Eli Glazier explains how better design can improve safety and accessibility for everyone. 👇

Montgomery Parks, Montgomery County, MD Government, Montgomery County, MD Department of Transportation, Montgomery County Maryland – Fire & Rescue Service, Montgomery County Public Schools, Montgomery County Health and Human Services - MD Commission on People with Disabilities, Toole Design.

11/05/2026

We joined farmers, artists, and craft producers from the Montgomery County Agricultural Reserve last week at Germantown's BlackRock Center for the Arts, along with the Montgomery County Office of Agriculture, for the Cultivating Community event.

The gathering featured food with seasonal ingredients from the Ag Reserve, thoughtfully paired with local beverages and inspired by the people who grow, craft, create, and care for our community. There was great conversation around the intersection of art, agriculture, and culture of Upcounty and the Ag Reserve.

It was inspiring to watch attendees engage with the panel’s stories, insights, and experiences alongside Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe, Delegate Lily Qi and other Upcounty neighbors.

🌱 Upcounty Plans: https://bit.ly/4iyS7id
🌳 Ag Reserve: https://bit.ly/4w01sVS

11/05/2026

Tune in to the Montgomery County Planning Board meeting today at 9 a.m. live or on-demand: https://bit.ly/4ASk8d4

The upcoming agenda highlights the work underway to keep Montgomery County safe, sustainable, and prepared for the future. 👉 https://bit.ly/4BCsjuC

11/05/2026

Last week, we had the pleasure of welcoming staff from DC Office of Planning for a walk along Wisconsin Avenue in downtown Bethesda. As DC Planning begins work on its new comprehensive plan, DC 2050, we shared lessons learned from Montgomery County's own planning efforts, from corridor planning to general plan implementation. It's always valuable to connect with our neighbors, exchange ideas, and learn from one another as we work toward creating vibrant, resilient communities across the region.

11/04/2026

Beginning Dec. 7, you can sign up to testify in-person or virtually on the Eastern Silver Spring Communities Plan. The Montgomery County Planning Board will be holding public hearings on Jan. 7 and 14.

With the Purple Line expected to open in 2027 and plans for faster, more reliable bus service along corridors, the Plan responds to these changes by recommending ways to maintain affordability, add more types of housing, support small businesses and improve transportation safety.

Community input is what turns a draft plan into a stronger final plan! Be a part of the conversation:
📖 Review the plan and hearing information: https://bit.ly/4zzIM0P
🎥 View this quick explainer document: https://bit.ly/4rFjQCg
❓ You've got questions? We've got answers. View our FAQs: https://bit.ly/3TuvKlw

Want to stay informed? 🤳 Text "SilverSpring" to 240-518-4055 and we'll send updates straight to your phone.

11/03/2026

Whether you're walking to a Metro station, driving to work, enjoying local green spaces, or participating in community life, planning plays a role in your day. At its next meeting on Thursday, the Planning Board will consider a range of items aimed at improving safety, sustainability, and quality of life for Montgomery County residents. Take a look 👇

Local Updates:
🏬 Bethesda's Westwood Shopping Center adjustment to the open space plan, adding a pergola & allowing artificial turf to remain in the Civic Green: https://bit.ly/3UhJj8A
🛒 Friendship Heights Sector Plan Work Session #5.

County-wide Topics:
🚶 Legislation introduced to streamline community engagement process for a category of MCDOT-led sidewalk construction projects: https://bit.ly/47MsNR3
🚗 Parking Facility Design Guide sets best practices for surface parking lot and parking structure design: https://bit.ly/4iGGNC1
🌳 Updating forest conservation regulations: https://bit.ly/4zQBpSG

View the full agenda: https://bit.ly/4BCsjuC
Watch the meeting live or on-demand: https://bit.ly/4ASk8d4

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