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Get to know Planning Board Commissioner Josh Linden

Linden wants the County to become more bike- and pedestrian-friendly and take meaningful climate action.

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Gov. Moore administration honors Community Planning Academy

Academy wins Sustainable Growth Award from MD Dept. of Planning

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Reforest Montgomery wins national award

Program honored by the American Planning Association

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May 2026 calendar of events

Get involved in the planning process during the month of May.

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New Children in Montgomery County profile

View key demographic, housing, and economic characteristics for the more than 243,000 children in the County.

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