{"id":7369,"date":"2021-04-22T09:05:11","date_gmt":"2021-04-22T13:05:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/montgomeryplanning.org\/blog-design\/?p=7369"},"modified":"2021-04-21T11:22:26","modified_gmt":"2021-04-21T15:22:26","slug":"montgomery-planning-celebrates-earth-day-a-roundup-of-five-key-environmental-blog-posts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/montgomeryplanning.org\/blog-design\/2021\/04\/montgomery-planning-celebrates-earth-day-a-roundup-of-five-key-environmental-blog-posts\/","title":{"rendered":"Montgomery Planning Celebrates Earth Day: A Roundup of Five Key Environmental Blog Posts"},"content":{"rendered":"

As a steward of Montgomery County\u2019s natural and built environment, Montgomery Planning strives to create a sustainable future for all community members. In honor of Earth Day, we are rounding up five key blog posts from The Third Place written by Montgomery Planning staff over the years that highlight our committment to environmental resilience. This is especially important as we plan for the county\u2019s next 30 years through the General Plan Update, Thrive Montgomery 2050<\/a>. Also, check out more on how Montgomery Planning is planning to keep Montgomery County green<\/a> on our website.<\/p>\n\"an<\/a>\n

Setting the standard for Montgomery County\u2019s sustainable development with the new M-NCPPC Wheaton Headquarters<\/a><\/h4>\n

By Paul Mortensen <\/em><\/p>\n

In this blog post, Senior Urban Planner Paul Mortensen discusses how the new M-NCPPC Wheaton Headquarters is the first LEED Platinum government office building in the state of Maryland and how it will set a very high bar for sustainable development and stewardship throughout Montgomery County. Learn more about the building\u2019s green features and how it was designed in this article.<\/p>\n\"families<\/a>\n

Thrive Explained: What\u2019s the Problem?<\/a><\/h4>\n

By Casey Anderson<\/em><\/p>\n

In Planning Board Chair Casey Anderson\u2019s latest blog series, Thrive Explained, he breaks down key topics related to the county\u2019s General Plan, Thrive Montgomery 2050. In this blog post, Chair Anderson discusses the county\u2019s key issues that Thrive Montgomery 2050 aims to address, including combating the effects of climate change and building environmental resilience. Check out this article to learn more.<\/p>\n\"a<\/a>\n

The Environmental Benefits of New Suburbanism<\/a><\/h4>\n

By Casey Anderson <\/em><\/p>\n

In this article, Planning Board Chair Casey Anderson argues how \u201cNew Suburbanism\u201d can address our most challenging environmental issues, including climate change and pollution from vehicle emissions and stormwater runoff. Read his article to learn how this new design movement has positively impacted development projects like Pike & Rose.<\/p>\n\"a<\/a>\n

Eight Ways to Build a Better Urban Park<\/a><\/h4>\n

By Atul Sharma<\/em><\/p>\n

In this blog post, Master Planner Supervisor Atul Sharma states that cities and urban-style environments will house two-thirds of humanity by 2050. He explains that as our planet urbanizes, interest in studying the effects of nature on the human mind and body is increasing. Growing evidence suggests that daily exposure to nature boosts our health, productivity, and creativity. Check out this article to learn eight ways to build a better urban park.<\/p>\n\"Light<\/a>\n

Man-made and Environmental Constraints on Development in Montgomery County<\/a><\/h4>\n

By Casey Anderson<\/em><\/p>\n

In this blog post, Planning Board Chair Casey Anderson argues that a two-pronged strategy \u2013 concentrating infill redevelopment near transit areas and in strategically located mixed-use redevelopment projects \u2013 is the only way we can accommodate the county\u2019s growing population. He states that this approach will also allow us to continue to protect the Agricultural Reserve and prevent sprawl while protecting our environmental sustainability. Learn more in this article.<\/p>\n

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As a steward of Montgomery County\u2019s natural and built environment, Montgomery Planning strives to create a sustainable future for all community members. In honor of Earth Day, we are rounding up five key blog posts from The Third Place written by Montgomery Planning staff over the years that highlight our committment to environmental resilience. This is especially important as we plan for the county\u2019s next 30 years through the General Plan Update, Thrive Montgomery 2050. Also, check out more on how Montgomery Planning is planning to keep Montgomery County green on our website.<\/p>\n

Setting the standard for Montgomery County\u2019s sustainable development with the new M-NCPPC Wheaton Headquarters <\/p>\n

By Paul Mortensen <\/em><\/p>\n

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