Planning Board Agenda
Attend or watch the Montgomery County Planning Board on Thursday, June 21, 2018. View the full agenda.
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Commissioner Fani-González Sworn In
Planning Board Commissioner Natali Fani-Gonzalez was recently approved for a second term. Learn more about what she is looking forward to in her new term in this video. |
Planning Department Will Hold Public Bike Tour of Historic Sites on June 24 as Part of Heritage Days Festival
The Montgomery County Planning Department is sponsoring a 30-mile bike ride on Sunday, June 24 that starts at 9 a.m. at Dillingham Park (19701 Wooten Avenue, Poolesville, MD) and ends at that location around 12 noon. The bike tour is part of Heritage Days 2018, a free festival sponsored by Heritage Montgomery, and will take place on local roads with opportunities for shorter biking segments than the 30-mile loop.
The majority of the loop is a low-stress route, but some sections consist of hilly terrain and two-lane roads lacking shoulders, and are unsuitable for young children.
All participants will need to sign a waiver as part of the bike ride.
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"Yappy Hour" & Pop-Up Dog Park
Bring your furry friends to a "Yappy Hour" & Pop-Up Dog Park in downtown Bethesda! The pop-up dog park will be held on Thursday, June 28, 2018, at Elm Street Urban Park, 4600 Elm Street from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. It will have a small dog area, and a large dog enclosure area for well-socialized dogs. Enjoy live music and Bethesda restaurants featuring food, beer and wine while hanging out with your best friend. This event is co-sponsored by Montgomery Parks and Bethesda Urban Partnership. |
Using the hashtags #LoveIt, #FixIt, #NeedIt, property owners can text their concerns and comments about what they love about the Forest Glen and Montgomery Hills communities, what is missing or needs improvement in these areas. They can also access the MCReactMap from a computer and register their feedback online. On June 11, residents and visitors to the plan area will start seeing questions posted on bus shelters along Georgia Avenue and around the Forest Glen Metro Station to answer on the MCReactMap. Other map prompts will be posted throughout the plan area. Planners remind the public to text responses only when it is safe to do so. Standard message and data rates may apply. Read more about MCReactMap |
The Evolving Role of Public Artwork
As our county continues to become more diverse, public art can fill a uniting role in bringing communities together. Learn more in this Third Place blog post. |
Connect with community leaders, activists, planners and other individuals as part of the Montgomery Parks Speaker Series. The Speaker Series is held at the Montgomery County Planning Department Auditorium, 8787 Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring. Every month, topics like gardening, urban planning, naturalism, and activism will be explored and discussed with speakers from around the nation. RSVP for lunch - space is limited. July 18, 2018, 11:30-1:30 p.m. Design: 11th St. Bridge Project and Anacostia Watershed
Read more about the Parks Speaker Series |
Park News and Community Meetings -
Parks had a community meeting to present the updated plan for Carroll Knolls Local Park. The community was invited to attend and hear a presentation and off feedback on the proposed park renovation concept plans. Visit the park project webpage for additional information. -
Parks staff recently hosted a Community Meeting to discuss Columbia Local Park in Burtonsville. 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. -
- Montgomery Parks staff hosted a community meeting to discuss the project overview of the trail crossing of the Capital Crescent Trail at Little Falls Parkway. Staff presented the overall project and concept alternatives for the Capital Crescent Trail crossing at Little Falls Parkway. More information.
- A community meeting to hear the Edith Throckmorton Neighborhood Park Renovation Project was held. Staff presented the final concept design and project timeline. Visit the park project webpage for more information.
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Accessibility Improvements Continue |
Park Projects
Visit the Parks Projects web page to see all active and upcoming parks projects, including those open for public review. |
Bikers and Runners should use caution around work areas as improvements are taking place on several trails in Montgomery Parks: |
  The Summer GUIDE is Here! |
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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