Timberlawn: The birthplace of the Special Olympics
A 1901 home in North Bethesda was where the idea for Special Olympics began.
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Glenmont Corridors Opportunity Study
This study explores strategies for a more connected community for Georgia Avenue and Randolph Road in Glenmont.
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Herstory: Protecting Montgomery County’s Forests
In a male-dominated field, arborist Kara Farthing is making an impact on Montgomery County's environment.
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Community Planning Academy
Residents have a unique opportunity to be part of the Community Planning Academy's First Cohort.
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Montgomery County's Development Pipeline
The development pipeline tracks development approvals that are not yet build. Learn about the pipeline and our role.
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Findings of Glenmont Corridors Opportunity Study released
Montgomery County Planning Board and Planning Department announce March 2025 calendar of events
Montgomery County Planning Board approves Scope of Work and boundary for Germantown Sector Plan Amendment
Montgomery County Planning Board approves Scope of Work and boundary for Friendship Heights Sector Plan
Montgomery County Planning Board and Planning Department announce February 2025 calendar of events
Applications for Historic Preservation Tax Credits due to Montgomery Planning by April 1, 2025
Timberlawn: The birthplace of the Special Olympics
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The Glenmont Corridors Opportunity Study Presented to the Board
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Germantown Communities Sector Plan Amendment Scope of Work
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Planning Perspectives: The Development Pipeline
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Planning Perspectives: Plan Types
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Montgomery Planning February Calendar of Events
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Unplug and Unwind: Scenic Fall Drive with Relaxing Music – W Old Baltimore Rd
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Montgomery Planning's 2024 Year in Review
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Emerging Ideas for the Clarksburg Gateway Sector Plan Preliminary Recommendations
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Montgomery Planning Board Speaker Series #3 Recap
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Damascus Placemaking Recap
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Montgomery Planning Board Speaker Series #2 Recap
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Wheaton Placemaking Kickoff
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Fairland and Briggs Chaney Master Plan Implementation Advisory Committee
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What is the Growth and Infrastructure Policy (GIP)?
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Middle Income and Montgomery County’s Income Shifts
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Montgomery Planning Board Speaker Series #1 Recap
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Attainable Housing Strategies Update – June 2024
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Remarkable Montgomery: Untold Stories Marker Unveiling
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Montgomery Planning's Valuable Role
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Growing Together: M-NCPPC's Legacy
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Housing
Discover projects and studies on how to meet the housing needs of our growing population.
Placemaking
Learn more about the Planning Department’s Placemaking efforts across the county.
Growth and Infrastructure Policy
Planners updated the policy that manages infrastructure and development.
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Reforest Montgomery
Learn about incentives offered to plant trees in the county, including free shade trees and a discount on native trees.
Design Excellence
Our Design Excellence Program is raising the quality of design in the county’s development projects.
Third Place Blog
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