Planning Board Agenda
Attend or watch the Montgomery County Planning Board on Thursday, May 3, 2018. View the full agenda. |
Celebrate Earth Month in Montgomery Parks
April is Earth Month! From festivals to cleanups to nature hikes, there are plenty of fun, family-friendly activities in Montgomery Parks.
Read more about Earth Month 2018 |
Planning Department and Washington Area Bicyclist Association Co- Sponsor 'Bike Silver Spring' to Highlight Public Spaces and Community Assets
The Montgomery County Planning Department is partnering with the Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) to offer free public bike rides in April, May and June. Each ride will focus on amenities, businesses and other destinations around downtown Silver Spring, highlighting the many useful bicycle connections to trails in the area.
Please note that each cyclist will be required to be responsible for their own bike, sign a waiver and wear a helmet to participate. Rides may be rescheduled for rain. RSVP for each bike ride on WABA's website.
These group bicycle rides are the result of the 2014 Silver Spring Placemaking Workshops that sought to activate existing underutilized and hidden public spaces in downtown Silver Spring, and encourage community interaction.
Bike Silver Spring will show participants the transformational change that's about to happen in and around downtown Silver Spring. One of the major goals of Montgomery County's Bicycle Master Plan, slated for final approval this fall, is creating a low-stress bicycling network. The social rides are meant to familiarize the community with the growing opportunities for an easier ride around Silver Spring on two wheels. Montgomery Planning invites you to come along!
Read more about Bike Silver Spring |
Planning Board and Planning Department Announce May 2018 Events
The Montgomery County Planning Board and the Planning Department are pleased to announce their May 2018 calendar of events. These events offer opportunities for the Planning Department staff and Planning Board members to discuss projects and policies, and engage the public.
Review the full list of events and ongoing plans and projects |
Planning Department Celebrates Preservation Month in May
The Montgomery County Planning Department is highlighting its focus on historic preservation during Preservation Month in May. Information about technical support for property owners, tax credits and programs is available on the Department's Historic Preservation Office webpage.
Sign up for the Preservationist e-letter to receive regular updates about new projects, digital maps, videos and more.
"We want to hear from residents about the preservation challenges and successes in their neighborhoods," said Rebeccah Ballo, the supervisor of the Historic Preservation Office, who has been leading the office since February 2018. "I look forward to learning more about our past and about ways of saving and interpreting the rich inventory of historic structures in our communities."
Learn more about Preservation Month events |
GreenFest
GreenFest is back in Silver Spring! The largest, annual environmental festival in Montgomery County, MD will be held on Saturday, May 5, 2018, 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. at Jesup Blair Local Park. GreenFest is a chance for residents, businesses, nonprofits and neighbors, to come together, share ideas and learn. Plus GreenFest has tons of fun activities for the whole family from kids tree-climbing to music and exhibitors. |
Register for Makeover Montgomery 4
Don't miss three days of thought-provoking presentations and discussions on competitive, healthy, inclusive and smart communities from national and regional experts! The Advanced registration rate is $55 and can be paid online through May 8.
Register for MM4 today! |
2018 Move More Montgomery Festival
The Move More Montgomery Festival is the culminating event of the Move More Montgomery 100 Mile Challenge and is open to the public. The event will be on Saturday, May 12, 2018 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Bohrer Park at Summit Hall Farm. This field day type festival features a community walk, sport and fitness demos, active performances and mini-classes, interactive health and wellness booths and the Fido Fitness Arena (for our four-legged family members). |
| Park News and Community Meetings Residents are encouraged to participate in the development of the parks. Plan on attending a community meeting, visit our park projects web page or leave a comment on our Open Town Hall web page. Montgomery Parks Issued a Request For Proposal (RFP) For Adaptive Use and Tenancy for Nolte Local Park and Colesville Local Park Activity Buildings on March 15, 2018. The buildings will be available for five-year leases to interested groups. Additional information on the RFP's is available for review at the M-NPCC website and on the e-Maryland Marketplace. Interested bidders should monitor the e-Maryland marketplace website for the issuance of this RFP. Montgomery Parks held a community meeting to present plans to improve Silver Spring Intermediate Neighborhood Park. Attendees were given a chance to provide input on park issues and comment on proposed improvements. Visit the park project web page for additional information. Montgomery Parks hosted a Public Meeting to review the Outdoor Tennis Court Use Permit Park Directive. Parks staff will be reviewing results of a one-year pilot program and asking for public input to share with the Planning Board. View a copy of the Outdoor Tennis Court Policy (PDF). Parks staff held a Community Meeting to discuss Columbia Local Park in Burtonsville. Parks staff sought input from the community to help determine future uses of the existing courts located on the northern section of the park. For additional information, please visit the Park Projects Page. |
Playground Updates Playgrounds at South Gunner's Branch Local Park, Dale Drive Neighborhood Park and Hunters Woods Local Park are closed as part of the Playground Renovation Program. Work is scheduled to continue through the spring.
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Trail Work in Parks
Bikers and Runners should use caution around work areas as improvements are taking place on several trails in Montgomery Parks: Capital Crescent Trail Long Branch Trail Rock Creek Hiker-Biker Trail Matthew Henson Trail Northwest Branch Trail SVU#3 For more information on Montgomery Parks Trails, please visit www.MontgomeryTrails.org. |
| The Spring GUIDE is Here! Montgomery Parks is offering a wide variety of programs, classes and events great for families, adults and children, this spring. Details are available in the eGuide from your computer or cell. Visit Active Montgomery to register. |
Montgomery Parks Summer Camps!
There is still time to register for Montgomery Parks summer camps, including Outdoor Adventure Camp, Golf & So Much More, Week in the Park, Wee Little Naturalists, Into the Woods, and many more on our Camps and Classes website.
You may also find the perfect camp for your kids at Montgomery Parks' Summer Camp Expos! Montgomery Parks offers more than 100 camps geared towards a wide variety of interests to summer campers of all ages. Many camps even offer before/after care, and camps run throughout the entire summer! |
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