How rethinking stairwells could boost housing
In this Third Place Blog post, Chair Artie Harris highlights how a change in our building code can lead to more housing.
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Incentive Zoning Update approved
First comprehensive update to Public Benefits Point System will deliver amenities on new development.
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Master Plan of Highways and Transitways Update approved
A technical update revises street types to conform to Montgomery County’s “complete street” street types.
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August 2025 Calendar of Events
The Planning Board is on recess during August but check out other ways to get involved with planning.
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Housing at-a-glance
Get key housing data and learn more about Montgomery Planning's work on housing in the county.
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Montgomery County Council approves zoning text amendment that incentivizes new development to deliver more public benefits
Montgomery County Planning Board to hold two public hearings on Clarksburg Gateway Sector Plan on September 25
Montgomery County Council approves update to the Master Plan of Highways and Transitways
Montgomery County Planning Board and Planning Department announce August 2025 calendar of events and meetings
Montgomery County Planning Board certifies FY2026 Annual School Test and accepts School Utilization Report at June 26 meeting
Montgomery County Planning Board and Planning Department announce July 2025 calendar of events
Montgomery Planning July Calendar of Events
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Clarksburg Gateway Sector Plan: Preliminary Recommendations Guiding Growth, Development & Connection
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University Boulevard Corridor Plan Draft Approved by the Montgomery Planning Board
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Shaping the Future of Eastern Silver Spring
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Wheels in Wheaton: Montgomery Planning's Placemaking Adventure
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100-year-old Historic Church Reopens
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Planning Perspectives: The Development Review Committee (DRC)
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Planning Perspectives: The Development Process
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The False Choice Between Redevelopment and Displacement in Montgomery County
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Friendship Heights Sector Plan Scope of Work Approved by the Planning Board
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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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Unplug and Unwind: Scenic Fall Drive with Relaxing Music – W Old Baltimore Rd
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Damascus Placemaking Recap
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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
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Placemaking
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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
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