There is currently no legislation in front of the county council to act on recommended zoning changes for homes. Recently, Council Vice President Will Jawando and Councilmember Kristin Mink spoke… Read More
Councilmembers reviewed the planning board’s recommendations on expanding affordable housing in the county. They noted that the process will take time, requiring hearings and zoning updates before any changes take… Read More
Montgomery County Councilmembers voted unanimously Tuesday morning to approve the Planning Board’s proposed Growth and Infrastructure Policies with just days to spare. “We have taken quite a bit of time… Read More
Residents shared their perspectives on a plan aimed to make the pedestrian experience better. Wheaton resident Adam Carlesco said he does not own a car and relies on walking, biking… Read More
Councilmembers received a briefing Tuesday on a plan to make walking — and rolling — safer and more comfortable in Montgomery County. The Planning Board approved the Pedestrian Master Plan… Read More
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich said he expects to meet with, and most likely approve, the county council’s recommendations of Artie Harris Jr. as the next planning board chair and… Read More
The National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board approved planning projects promoting walkable, mixed-use communities with transportation options for a total of $775,000. Of the 10 projects, four are in Montgomery… Read More
Three finalists for Montgomery County Planning Board chair were interviewed on Tuesday. Candidates Peter Fosselman, Artie Harris and Hans Riemer answered questions from county councilmembers. Last October, all five planning… Read More
An investigation shows that allegations of a hostile work environment at the Montgomery County Planning Board are unfounded, according to County Council President Evan Glass. County Executive Marc Elrich said… Read More
On Tuesday the County Council unanimously voted to reaffirm James Hedrick to the Planning Board. “The Council reaffirmed our support for Mr. Hedrick because his insight and housing expertise have… Read More
James Hedrick, Mitra Pedoeem and Shawn Bartley were chosen Tuesday to sit on the Montgomery County Planning Board. Only Pedoeem received the full support of council. In October 2021, councilmembers… Read More
The temporary members of the Montgomery County Planning Board are off and running and don’t expect any project delays despite the cancellations of three previous meetings due to the forced… Read More