How Shawn Bartley came to “champion” single-family homes
Planning Board Commissioner Bartley shares his story as part of Montgomery Planning’s Black History Month celebration.
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Friendship Heights Preliminary Recommendations now available
Plan emphasizes downtown revitalization, housing affordability, better access to parks and transportation and more.
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Planning Board Chair Harris grew up learning to give back
Montgomery Planning is celebrating Black History Month by sharing the voices, journeys, and impact of our Black leaders.
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Community Trends Report Looks at County’s Growth Since 2010
Report showcases recent trends in land use, demographics and housing.
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Montgomery County Planning Board and Planning Department announce March 2026 calendar of events
Friendship Heights Sector Plan preliminary recommendations presented to community and Montgomery County Planning Board
Montgomery County Planning Board and Planning Department announce February 2026 calendar of events
Montgomery Planning releases in-depth analysis of the county’s growth
Montgomery Planning’s Community Planning Academy wins national award
Montgomery County Planning Board and Planning Department announce January 2026 calendar of events
Montgomery Planning March 2026 Calendar of Events
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Friendship Heights: Recommendations for a Connected, Livable, Sustainable Community
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A First Look at the Vision for a More Connected Germantown
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What’s Changing in Montgomery County? New Community Trends Report Takes a Closer Look
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Montgomery Planning February 2026 Calendar of Events
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Looking Ahead to 2026: A Message from Planning Director Jason K. Sartori
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Montgomery Planning January 2026 Calendar of Events
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Montgomery County Planning Board approves draft of Clarksburg Gateway Sector Plan
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Montgomery Planning Board recommends historic designation for Rose-Budd House in Sandy Spring
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Montgomery Planning December Calendar of Events
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Montgomery Planning Looks at New Ways to Measure Traffic Impact
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Timberlawn Added to Montgomery County’s Master Plan for Historic Preservation
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Celebrating Design Excellence 2025
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Findings On Why Housing Development Projects Stall in Montgomery County, Md. Released
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Ground Truth: How Radar Sees What We Can’t
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Delivering More Benefits for Communities Through Development
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University Boulevard Corridor: Understanding Today's Challenges
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Planning Perspectives: The Importance of Historic Preservation Planning
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Accessible Design for All: Implementing the Pedestrian Master Plan
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