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Fairland and Briggs Chaney Listening Series: Parks, Recreation, and Places to Play

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.

Parks, Recreation, and Places to Play
Monday, November 1, 2021, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Accessible and equitably distributed parks and recreation are central to complete communities.  Parks, trails, and open space are where we enjoy leisure activities that encourage a healthy lifestyle, make social connections, and sharpen the mind and renew the spirit. Parks and other public gathering spaces can play a critical role in building social cohesiveness and economic development strategies.  In this session, Montgomery Planning staff will listen to residents and stakeholders and learn more about their experiences with parks and recreation. Staff will seek input on ways to better integrate parks, recreation, and public spaces to attract employers and workers, build social connections, and encourage healthy lifestyles as part of a complete community.

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