diversity

Seeking regional solutions for the future of our communities

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Over the past year, I had the honor of serving as the Chair of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). Our impact on the bi-county region of Prince George’s County and Montgomery County is enormous and cannot be understated. I have the pleasure of serving alongside my counterpart Peter Shapiro, who is the Chair of the Prince George’s County Planning Board. Every new fiscal year, on July 1, we swap the position of Chair and Vice Chair of the Commission. I would like to take a moment to reflect on the great work that we have done together over my first term.

Housing

I know the importance of affordable housing. My parents were able to access government-subsidized … Continue reading

What does diversity mean to you? Tell us in 20 compelling images

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guest blogger: Valerie Berton

You’ve heard it before, and probably from us:  Montgomery County is becoming increasingly diverse. What do you think when you hear the word “diversity?”

Tell us at our upcoming Pecha Kucha contest, where you can demonstrate your vision of diversity in 20 slides shown for 20 seconds each. Anyone can join, and the winner – judged using on-site polling – will be featured on our Montgomery Plans cable show. Winning a Pecha Kucha contest could be a great resumé line!

Walk the sidewalks of Rockville, Silver Spring and any of the county’s downtowns and you’ll see a wide array of people. My kids’ class lists read like an assembly at the United Nations.

That’s more … Continue reading