Announcement

McMillan Pazdan Smith (MPS) is announcing its acquisition of Smolen Emr Ilkovitch Architects (SEI) of Rockville, Maryland. This partnership expands MPS’s presence into the U.S. Mid-Atlantic with a new studio and grows the reach of the firm’s K12 architecture, interior design, planning, and advisory practice to clients in Maryland, Northern Virginia, and the surrounding region. The addition reinforces the firm’s place among the top 25 K-12 architecture practices in the United States. 

“We are excited to welcome SEI to the MPS firm family. The SEI team shares our commitment to purposeful and expert design and project execution, exceptional client service, and deep community–centered relationships and presence,” says Chad Cousins, CEO, McMillan Pazdan Smith. “Together, we will support the continued growth, vibrancy, and sustainability of the DMV region with long term community investments, and industry-leading design, planning, and advisory value.”


MoCo Government

The Montgomery County Council’s ECON Committee will meet March 23 at 9:30 am to review Bill 7-26, which would clarify that agricultural permitting exemptions include farm business operations and product processing. The bill aims to reduce regulatory burdens but would still require permits for buildings where the public consumes food or beverages.

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Beyond MoCo

The Big Greek Cafe is continuing its expansion beyond Montgomery County, with a new location set to open in Carroll County. The popular local establishment will officially open its newest restaurant on Monday, March 23, at 6400 Ridge Road, Suite 3, in the Eldersburg/Sykesville area.

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Clarksburg

The Montgomery County Planning Board has approved the Scope of Work for a new transportation study that will examine how people travel between Clarksburg and Montgomery Village and whether the area’s road network can handle future growth.

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