Wright explains ways of achieving mixed-use, walkable communities at Biznow conference on suburban revitalization
SILVER SPRING, MD – Gwen Wright, Director of The Montgomery County Planning Department, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, will present the County’s ongoing planning efforts at a conference to be held on Thursday, February 19 at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center ( 5701 Marinelli Road, North Bethesda, MD 20852) from 7:45-10 a.m.
Wright will join local real estate developers and public officials at “Montgomery County – Revitalizing its Suburbs” to explain how the new County zoning ordinance and master plans encourage mixed-use, pedestrian-friendly and sustainable communities where residents can walk and bike to homes, stores, offices, parks and transit. She will highlight current plans for White Flint, Downtown Bethesda, Westbard and other areas to illustrate the ways in which suburban revitalization is being encouraged throughout the County.
The February 19 conference is sponsored by Bisnow and requires online registration.