Montgomery Planning Archives - Page 17 of 22

Planning Board Briefed on the Mapping Segregation Project

Published December 3, 2022 at 12:31PM

Planning Department Staff studied deed records, census data to identify racial covenants in Montgomery County inside the Capital Beltway; online mapping tool available for the public to explore data

Per Montgomery Planning: The Montgomery County Planning Department presented their initial findings of the first phase of the Mapping Segregation Project to the Montgomery County Planning Board on Thursday, December 1, 2022. Staff from the Department’s Historic Preservation Office provided detailed research on the prevalence of restrictive covenants for the area of Montgomery County located inside the Capital Beltway. Staff also shared the online mapping tool created to illustrate legal discriminatory housing practices, historical patterns of segregation, and Black homeownership in the Downcounty planning area from 1882-1952.

‘Shops at Travilah’ Will Consist of 5,681 SF Retail Establishment and 12,927 SF Daycare Center, If Approved

By MCS Staff

Published November 23, 2022 at 8:52AM

On December 1, 2022, the site plan for ‘Shops at Travilah’ will be reviewed by the Montgomery County Planning Board. Planning Board staff recommends “approval with conditions” heading into the meeting. The Application proposes to construct a 5,681 SF retail/service establishment and 12,927 SF daycare center (over 30 persons).

Per Montgomery Planning: The application is for the construction of two buildings off of Travilah Rd near the intersection of Travilah Rd and Piney Meetinghouse Rd. Building A is a 5,681 square-foot building with approximately four units/bays to be erected on the northern half of the Property and contains a mix of neighborhood serving retail uses and/or a restaurant. Building B is a 12,927 square foot day care building to be located on the southern half of the Subject Property. Approximately 10,318 square feet of outdoor amenity space is provided on site, including an outdoor seating area abutting the retail/restaurant building on three sides and pedestrian connection throughout the site that connect the daycare, and retail buildings to the proposed sidewalk on Travilah Road. Approximately 9,468 square feet of outdoor space behind the daycare will be fenced to provide a safe, enclosed playground/recreation area.

MCDOT’s White Flint Pike District (Formerly White Flint West) Project Update

By MCS Staff

Published November 18, 2022 at 8:27AM

The White Flint Pike District project provides the new construction and reconstruction of highways and arterial roads including their intersections and the major relocations of the affected utilities within White Flint District. The vision for the White Flint District is to improve sidewalks, bikeways, trails, paths, public use space, parks and recreational facilities, mixed-use development, and enhanced streetscape and transit-oriented development around the Metro station.

Construction operations on the following roadways are complete:

Public Hearing for Rustic Roads Functional Master Plan Update Will Take Place on Thursday, November 17

By MCS Staff

Published November 16, 2022 at 8:02AM

Public invited to provide testimony on draft plan that adds roads to the program and updates details for roads already included in the program

The Montgomery County Planning Boardwill hold a public hearing for the Rustic Roads Functional Master Plan Update on November 17 at 6 p.m. The public is invited to provide testimony in-person or virtually. Learn about testifying to the Planning Board. The public hearing was set on October 6 after a briefing to the Planning Board.

Fairland and Briggs Chaney Placemaking Festival Recap

By MCS Staff

Published November 9, 2022 at 10:52AM

The Montgomery County Planning Department and Dallas-based nonprofit Better Block Foundation worked with the Fairland and Briggs Chaney to bring to life the goals of the Fairland and Briggs Chaney Master Plan. The Fairland and Briggs Chaney Placemaking festival temporarily reimagined the Briggs Chaney Park and Ride on October 21 and 22, 2022 (video recap below).

The effort brought together residents, visitors, local business owners, and representatives of civic associations to make the space a vibrant place for the community to gather. Community members worked with the Better Block team through the summer and fall to build, paint, and construct their ideas and bring them to life. The transformed outdoor space hosted food and retail vendors, Montgomery Parks’ activities and features, and a welcoming place for residents to gather with their family, neighbors and friends during the public celebration.

Montgomery County Planning Department Wins National Awards for Communications and Outreach

By MCS Staff

Published November 6, 2022 at 10:06AM

Communications Division’s work honored with multiple MarCom awards for innovative design, web tools, and videos for master plans and projects

Per Montgomery Planning: The Montgomery County Planning Department has won five 2022 MarCom Awards (and has been recognized with three honorable mentions) administered by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP). The MarCom Awards honor excellence in marketing and communication while recognizing the creativity, hard work, and generosity of industry professionals.

Community Members Invited to Serve on Silver Spring Downtown Design Advisory Panel

By MCS Staff

Published November 6, 2022 at 9:42AM

Selected candidates will review new projects in downtown Silver Spring and offer advisory comments on architecture, public spaces and design excellence

Per Montgomery Planning: The Montgomery County Planning Department is seeking members of the community to serve on the new Design Advisory Panel (DAP) for downtown Silver Spring. Selected candidates will serve on the panel with the primary goal of reviewing new projects in downtown Silver Spring and offering advisory comments to improve the quality of architecture, landscape architecture, and public spaces and raise the level of design excellence in the downtown.

Montgomery County Council Appoints Five Temporary Acting Planning Board Members to Ensure Continuity of Service

By Patrick Herron

Published October 27, 2022 at 1:59PM

“Given the unprecedented challenges at the Montgomery County Planning Board, the Council has selected a diverse group of experienced leaders, who will reset operations, support the Park and Planning staff, and provide a bridge to the next Planning Board,” said Council President Gabe Albornoz.

“Restoring trust in the agency is job one. The Council is confident that this group of dedicated individuals will immediately hit the ground running and work collaboratively with Acting Planning Director Tanya Stern and Park and Planning staff to restore the public’s confidence in the agency. They will perform the critical functions of the Planning Board and move planning projects and services forward for residents.

Community Invited to November Meetings for University Boulevard Corridor Plan

By MCS Staff

Published October 26, 2022 at 2:28PM

Plan centered on three-mile stretch of University Boulevard between Wheaton and I-495

WHEATON, MD – The Montgomery County Planning Department, part of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, will hold two community open houses for the University Boulevard Corridor Plan on November 2 and November 7. At the open houses, anyone who lives, works, or has an interest in the future of University Boulevard, between Wheaton and I-495, are welcome to share their views. RSVPs are encouraged.

Additional Information on Newly Approved County General Plan, Thrive 2050, By Montgomery Planning

By MCS Staff

Published October 25, 2022 at 4:38PM

County’s new General Plan prioritizes racial equity and social justice, economic health, and environmental resilience to help guide growth for the next 30 years

WHEATON, MD – The Montgomery County Planning Department, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), welcomed the Montgomery County Council’s approval today of Thrive Montgomery 2050, the update to Montgomery County’s General Plan. The approved plan, which will serve as a framework for the county’s growth for the next 30 years, is the first comprehensive General Plan update in nearly 60 years. The new General Plan takes a data-driven and community-informed approach to recommend how Montgomery County can be more equitable, economically healthy, and environmentally resilient in the midst of major demographic and technological changes.

Two November Meetings for Three Mile Stretch of University Blvd This November

By MCS Staff

Published October 22, 2022 at 10:42AM

Per Montgomery Planning: Building on major Montgomery County initiatives—including the 2013 Countywide Transit Corridors Functional Master Plan, Thrive Montgomery 2050 and Vision Zero— Montgomery Planning is initiating the University Boulevard Corridor (UBC) Plan and beginning its public engagement.

This planning effort will be centered on a key three-mile stretch of University Boulevard (MD 193). Throughout this process, Montgomery Planning will strive to understand community needs as they pertain to traffic safety, regional connectivity, environmental sustainability, and economic development. The team will also explore potential opportunities for new infill development, bikeways, and future bus rapid transit (BRT). The team will also consider the potential to create a complete street —a boulevard with wider sidewalks, comfortable public transportation stops and safe access.