The Montgomery County Planning Department announced the winners of its fifth biannual Design Excellence Award Competition at an Oct. 21 banquet. An independent jury of professionals in the field of architecture and design honored three developments with Design Excellence Awards and two developments with special citations according to a press release. The Universities at Shady […]
Grants Awarded for Bethesda Trolley Trail, Other Paths in County
Maryland awarded $16.8 million in grants to improve bicycle, pedestrian and trail improvements throughout the state, including at the Bethesda Trolley Trail and a shared use path on Clarksburg Road. “Over the last year and a half, more and more Marylanders have been walking, riding bikes, and using trails for transportation, recreation, and exercise,” said […]
Vasili’s Kitchen is Opening on Dec. 6 in Downtown Kentlands (PHOTO)
Vasili’s Kitchen Fresh Mediterranean is officially opening at 705 Center Point Way in the Kentlands community of Gaithersburg on Dec. 6th. That’s the latest from restaurant manager Theo Hristopoulos. When it opens, the 4,000 square-foot-space will accommodate 200 customers for dinner, six days a week. The restaurant will be open from 5 p.m. – 11 […]
Modern Montgomery Tour of Mid-Century Architecture (VIDEO)
The Montgomery County Planning Department’s Historic Preservation Office is working to raise awareness for mid-century modern architecture in Montgomery County. Recently, the department organized a bus tour of some examples of residential and public mid-century architecture, locally. Find out more in this report, below: Find out more about Modern Montgomery, here.
Outbox Pops Up in Silver Spring (VIDEO)
Something totally new and different has popped up on the streets of downtown Silver Spring this summer and we have some students from Montgomery College to thank for it. MCTV’s Michael Brown has the story. Visit our PEG partner MCTV10 (Montgomery College Television program schedule) to see more Montgomery College Television.
Silver Spring Civic Building Welcomes Home Architect Rodolfo Machado (VIDEO)
The architect of the Silver Spring Civic Building, Rodolfo Machado, discussed the public space at a recent presentation. Take a look: During his lecture, Machado explained how architecture can relate to its surroundings to strengthen a neighborhood, a campus or a city. He presented past and recent designs, including a new mixed-use complex in Cairo, […]
Jennifer Toole Headlines Planning Department’s Speakers Series, Her Topic is Cycling (VIDEO)
Jennifer Toole headlined the Planning Department’s Winter Speaker Series this month. Bridget Schwiesow has a recap. The next Speaker Series event takes place on Wednesday, March 16 at 6 p.m. at the Planning Department’s auditorium, 8787 Georgia Avenue, in Silver Spring. Transportation planner Jeffrey Tumlin, principal and director of strategy for San Francisco-based Nelson/Nygaard, will […]
Construction of Watkins Mill Intersection Delayed for Design Changes
The construction of the long-awaited Watkins Mill Road Intersection at I-270 has been delayed for design changes, according to a spokesperson for the Maryland State Highway Administration. “SHA is making some modifications to the design of the interchange which require a few more months prior to construction,” said David Buck, SHA’s media relations manager. According […]
Planning Department Works with Noré Winter (VIDEO)
The Montgomery County Planning Department recently hosted a nationally known guest in an effort to advance the quality of design in the county. Bridget Schwiesow has more. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.
Poolesville Students Place in Assistive Technology Challenge (Photos)
The annual national AbilityOne Design Challenge competition encourages students to develop technologies that empower people with disabilities to break through barriers to employment. Three teams from Poolesville High School in Montgomery County took part in the competition on Feb. 28 in Vienna, Va. The Poolesville “Nexus” team took home second place and was awarded the title […]
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