Architectural talents from four design firms came together to create the stunning structure that now stands on the National Mall. The Freelon Adjaye Bond/Smith Group chose to create an exterior for the National Museum of African American History & Culture that is neither granite nor stone. Lead designer David Adjaye developed a design for the […]
Planners Meet with Community on Future of Biking (VIDEO)
Montgomery County planners from the Bicycle Master Plan and the LSC Loop Trail recently held a community meeting at Johns Hopkins’ Montgomery County campus. Visit the Montgomery Planning website to learn more. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.
Forum on Ending Obesity in Montgomery County Open to Public (PHOTO)
The Healthy Montgomery Eat Well Be Active Partnership is hosting a forum;”Ending Obesity in Montgomery County: Understanding the Problem and Creating Solutions.” The forum will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 9th from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. According to a news release, the following organizations will be participating in a panel discussion: Montgomery County Food […]
Community Invited to Damascus Meeting at Baker Middle School
The community is invited to a meeting with county planners on Monday night to discuss pending development applications in Damascus as well as the Damascus Master Plan. The Nov. 30th meeting will be held from 7 – 8:30 p.m.at the Baker Middle School cafeteria, which is located at 25400 Oak Drive in Damascus. Before the meeting […]
Planning Department Launches Subdivision Staging Policy Update (VIDEO)
The Montgomery County Planning Department has started to update the Subdivision Staging Policy (formerly called Growth Policy) for review and approval by the County Council in 2016. The intent of the Subdivision Staging Policy is to ensure public facilities, particularly schools and roads, are adequate to meet the needs of new development and growth. Find out […]
Planning Department Emphasizes Design Excellence (VIDEO)
The Montgomery County Planning Department’s Design Excellence (DesignX) initiative seeks to raise the quality of design throughout Montgomery County. As part of this effort, the Planning Department has introduced the Design Excellence Award. The winner of the Montgomery County Planning Department’s first, annual Design Excellence Award will be announced at an Award Celebration on October […]
Bicycle Master Plan Kickoff Meetings Complete (VIDEO)
The Montgomery County Planning Department launched the bicycle master plan on July 1 and since that time planners have been hosting a series of kickoff meetings around the county to let the community know how they can get involved with a plan that will make recommendations to upgrade bicycle and pedestrian facilities around the county. […]
Public Invited to Oct. 6 Meeting to Review Bicycle Master Plan Draft
The Montgomery County Planning Department will conclude its kick-off meetings for the Bicycle Master Plan on October 6 from 7 to 9 p.m.at Walter Johnson High School. The public is invited to attend and provide feedback on the draft proposal of the White Flint Separated Bike Lane Network. RSVPs to attend the session are encouraged, but […]
Bicycle Master Plan Review Process Begins (VIDEO)
The Montgomery County Planning Department is reaching out to residents for input as part of the review process for updating the county’s Bicycle Master Plan. Find out more in this report: Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming. Related:
Rock Spring Master Plan Update (VIDEO)
The Rock Spring Master Plan covers the North Bethesda area bordered by the I-270 spur, Westlake Drive and Democracy Boulevard. The plan specifically looks at revitalizing a typical suburban office park. Bridget Schwiesow has the latest: Visit Reimagining Rock Spring to learn more. Related:
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