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The Montgomery County Planning Department, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, aims to improve quality of life by conserving and enhancing the natural and built environment for current and future generations. The Planning Department creates great communities by developing master plans, reviewing applications for development and analyzing various types of information to help public officials plan for Montgomery County’s future. The Department comprises 150 staff members and provides recommendations, information, analysis and services to the Montgomery County Planning Board, the County Council, the County Executive, other government agencies and the public.

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Preliminary recommendations for Growth and Infrastructure Policy 2024-2028 updates presented to the Planning Board

Community invited to RSVP for March 19 community meeting on updates addressing…

Montgomery Planning releases Friendship Heights Urban Design Study

Study finds Friendship Heights stakeholders enjoy their convenient, walkable location and abundant…

Glenmont Corridors Opportunity Study Scope of Work presented to Planning Board

Study will identify short-term actions necessary to meet goals of Thrive Montgomery…

Montgomery County Planning Board and Planning Department announce March 2024 Calendar of Events 

Wheaton, Md. – The Montgomery County Planning Board and the Montgomery County Planning Department, both part of The…

Preliminary recommendations on the 2024-2028 updates to the Growth and Infrastructure Policy to be presented to the Planning Board on March 14; community invited to March 19 virtual meeting 

Policy addresses adequacy of Montgomery County’s public facilities as part of the development…
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