The Montgomery County Planning Department invites the community to attend a four-part virtual listening series on the Fairland and Briggs Chaney Master Plan. The listening series will focus on parks and recreation, sustainable growth and economic development, transportation and mobility and equitable food systems. Each of the sessions are free and will be hosted virtually online through the Microsoft Teams platform and recorded and made available on-demand. RSVPs are required with translation services available upon request with at least 10 business days’ notice on the RSVP form (sign up links below). The goal of the listening series is to provide an opportunity for community members and stakeholders to provide ideas and ask questions of Montgomery Planning staff while the master planning process is in the beginning of its community engagement phase.
Each session will be facilitated by Montgomery Planning staff and will include a short presentation about the background of the master plan followed by the listening portion where participants can share their priorities and goals for the future. To spark our conversations and increase understanding the events will feature Story Tapestries, known for their ability to inspire, motivate, and break down barriers to participation.
An Equitable Community, a Vibrant Economy and a Healthy Environment
Thursday, November 4, 2021, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Complete Communities is a planning principle that includes a range of land uses, services, and amenities, including a variety of household types, income levels, and preferences to support racial and socioeconomic integration. The related concept of “15-minute living” is a way to imagine having jobs, services, infrastructure, affordable housing, and amenities that serve people’s daily needs within walking distance of their neighborhood. These concepts not only advance our local economy; they are essential to ensure economic health, equitable communities, and environmental resilience. In this session, Montgomery Planning staff continue listening and will learn more about how participants and stakeholders live, work, connect, and play in Fairland and Briggs Chaney – and what is needed to thrive.