2010 White Flint Sector Plan - Montgomery Planning

Street intersection sketch with traffic lights, cars, buses, and pedestrians on crosswalks. Green trees line the sidewalks. A bike lane runs down the middle. Buildings on both sides create an urban setting.

A stone plaza with small penguin sculptures arranged among rocks and trees. Buildings and a street are visible in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

A multi-level parking garage with unique abstract artwork on its facade faces a sunny street. Nearby, a modern apartment building with balconies. A few cars and a van are on the street, and the entrance and exit signs are visible.

Outdoor staircase with decorative patterns on each step, featuring black railings. The steps split into two paths, leading to a landscaped area with trees and string lights above. Buildings and a blue railing are visible in the background.

A modern multi-story building with shops at street level and apartments above. A bus and cars are on the road, and trees line the sidewalk. A cloudy sky is in the background.

Outdoor seating area with wooden chairs, tables, and colorful purple and yellow chairs on a wooden deck, surrounded by buildings and greenery.

Street view of a multi-story building with restaurants and outdoor seating on the ground floor, surrounded by trees.

Low-angle view of a square building corner with decorative patterns, red trim, and large windows against a cloudy sky.

A sidewalk with a parked bicycle next to a building entrance, featuring a black sandwich board. The glass facade displays various images. A person walks in the distance.

Approved and Adopted April 2010

The Montgomery County Council unanimously approved the White Flint Sector Plan in March 2010. This Sector Plan updates the 1992 North Bethesda Garrett Park Master Plan. Stakeholders including property owners, residents, a steering and an advisory committee, contributed to the Plan vision.

The White Flint Sector Plan aims to:

Create thriving, diverse mixed use center with highest intensity closest to Metro and along Rockville Pike
Create new parks and open spaces
Transform Rockville Pike into a boulevard with street trees and improved crosswalks
Develop a transportation network that includes a grid of new public streets
Improve the pedestrian and bicycling environment
Promote sustainable development

In 2010 the Plan won the “Neighborhood/Small Area Plan Award” from the National Capital Area chapter of the American Planning Association. The Plan also received a 2012 Maryland Sustainable Growth Award-Smart Growth Communities for White Flint implementation strategies.