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Montgomery County Parks and Planning Departments Showcase Accomplishments from 2014 to 2018 in Fall 2018 Semiannual Report

fall 2018 semiannual report

Report to Montgomery County Council highlights plans and projects completed over the past four years to reveal progress of visions being realized  

SILVER SPRING, MD – The Montgomery Parks and Montgomery Planning Departments, part of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), presented their Fall 2018 Semiannual Report to the Montgomery County Council on Tuesday, October 16, 2018. The report, available online, showcases key projects, activities and plans for each department from 2014 to 2018 and over the past six months.

View the Fall 2018 Semiannual Report.

Planning Board Chair Casey Anderson introduced the progress report by emphasizing the continuing need for affordable housing, multi-modal transportation and vibrant, urban parks and improved athletic fields.

“We are making progress in these areas with recently approved changes to the moderately priced dwelling unit program, the completion of the Bicycle Master Plan and Parks’ new Energized Public Spaces Plan,” stated Anderson. “Montgomery County remains a sought-after place to live and work, as proven by Marriott’s selection of Bethesda for its future office building and hotel and Amazon’s consideration of the county for its second headquarters.”

Planning Director Gwen Wright reinforced this message, pointing to the influence of the 17 plans and projects completed since 2014 on changing Montgomery County “from parking lots to places.” As Wright noted, “These plans as well as updates to our zoning ordinance and subdivision regulations are helping to transform sprawling suburban areas into compact, mixed-use communities where people can walk and bike to their everyday destinations.”

View the Fall 2018 Semiannual Presentation video from Montgomery Planning.

Director of Parks Mike Riley emphasized the role of the parks activation program, including pop-up parks and new creative events, as a vital component of creating healthy communities. “Through this effort, we are bringing people together and creating new opportunities for community building,” said Director of Parks Mike Riley. “We have also acquired nearly 1,000 acres of new parks and continued our parks improvement projects to provide environmental benefits and recreational opportunities throughout the county.”

Planning Department’s Notable Achievements

The Fall 2018 Semiannual Report highlights the Planning Department’s following accomplishments:

Department of Parks’ Notable Achievements

The Fall 2018 Semiannual Report highlights the following accomplishments achieved by the Department of Parks: