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The Montgomery County Planning Department, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, aims to improve quality of life by conserving and enhancing the natural and built environment for current and future generations. The Planning Department creates great communities by developing master plans, reviewing applications for development and analyzing various types of information to help public officials plan for Montgomery County’s future. The Department comprises 150 staff members and provides recommendations, information, analysis and services to the Montgomery County Planning Board, the County Council, the County Executive, other government agencies and the public.

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Montgomery County Planning Board and Planning Department announce October 2025 calendar of events

Wheaton, Md. – The Montgomery County Planning Board and the Montgomery County…

Montgomery Planning presents preliminary findings of Development Pipeline Analysis to Montgomery County Planning Board 

Findings show high interest rates, rising construction costs, regulatory delays, and local…

Tickets available for 2025 Design Excellence Awards honoring outstanding architecture, urban design and housing

Seventh Design Excellence Awards will be presented at the Marriott International Headquarters…

Montgomery County Planning Board and Planning Department announce September 2025 calendar of events

Wheaton, Md. – The Montgomery County Planning Board and the Montgomery County…

Montgomery County Council approves zoning text amendment that incentivizes new development to deliver more public benefits

First comprehensive update to Public Benefits Point System for Commercial-Residential and Employment…
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