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Be Counted

This month, all households will receive a U.S. Census form. Fill it out and return promptly so the Census will provide an accurate snapshot of everyone living in the United States on April 1, 2010. Learn more.

Strange Maps

Claudia Kousoulas argues that maps can show more than how to get where you’re going. Find out exactly what she means at The Straight Line.

Twinbrook Sector Plan

Find out what's in Twinbrook's future by watching the latest episode of Montgomery Plans as our host talks with lead planner Kristin O'Connor and urban designer Tony Pins.

Find a Forest Easement

Do you have a forest conservation easement on or near your property? Easements protect forests on private land by limiting certain activities, part of the Planning Board's emphasis on forest conservation. Now you can locate areas under easement using our online map.

Kensington Photo Contest Winners

See the winning photographs from a Day in the Life of Kensington photo contest.

Water Water Everywhere

The draft Water Resources Plan examines Montgomery County’s land use, growth, and stormwater management in the context of drinking water supply, wastewater treatment capacity, and regulatory requirements.

Planning for the Purple Line

Planners have proposed a series of recommendations for the proposed transit line’s route, mode and stations for Planning Board review.

Zoning Code Rewrite

We are rewriting the county zoning ordinance to create a more meaningful, easy-to-use code.

Check Out Our Design Pages

DesignMontgomery showcases innovative 3D views of projects to foster a discussion about good design. Have your say in our online design forum.

What's the Latest with the Intercounty Connector?

Learn more about the status of the ICC and the Planning Board's role, including how to create an 18-mile cross-county hiker-biker trail envisioned to run parallel with the highway.

See Us on our Cable Shows

To showcase how the Montgomery County Planning Board and professional planning staff are working to enhance quality of life in our community, check out our cable programs, Growing Right and Montgomery Plans.