Land-Use Planning Series
Experts PLUS
To request a speaker to attend your group or community event to speak on a topic below contact:
Marcia Goldberg, Community Outreach and Media Relations Coordinator
Marcia.Goldberg@mncppc-mc.org
301-495-4600
The Agricultural Reserve
Affordable/Workforce Housing 101
Annual Growth Policy 101
The Master Plan Process 101
Land-use Development 101
Preserving Montgomery’s Environment 101
Preserving Montgomery’s History 101
- The Agricultural Reserve
An informative session on the county’s famed 93,000-acre agricultural reserve area that encompasses the northern portion of the county. Session answers questions including:- What is the Agricultural Reserve?
- When was it established?
- How does it benefit county residents?
- What can county residents do to help make sure the Agricultural Reserve remains in tact for generations to come?
- Affordable/Workforce Housing 101
A lively discussion on the current and future supply and demand of affordable and workforce housing units in Montgomery County. Session answers questions including:- What is "affordable housing" and what is the County currently doing to provide it?
- How affordable is Montgomery County's housing, and what drives the prices of home values in the County?
- What's the future of affordable housing in the County?
- Annual Growth Policy 101
An historical and informational session on what the County does to ensure that new development is approved only in places that have adequate schools, enough police officers, hassle-free roads, and other public facilities. Session answers questions including:- What is the pace of development in Montgomery County compared to other counties in our region?
- What kinds of factors affect the County’s rate of growth?
- What does it mean to have "adequate" roads, schools, and other public facilities?
- What is the responsibility of new development in paying for the public facilities needed to support growth?
- The Master Plan Process 101
An overview on the process and importance of long-term land-use planning for Montgomery County and the master planning process used to determine the appropriate balance of housing office space, transportation modes and public facilities such as schools and fire stations.
Session answers questions including:- What have been some of the county’s most successful master plan areas?
- How many master plan areas are there in the county?
- What is the current status of the master plan for my community?
- In general, where will Montgomery’s future growth occur?
- What can county residents do to get involved in the long-term planning process?
- Land-use Development 101
A discussion about specific development proposals currently under review for a given area of the county.
Session answers questions including:- What does it really take to get something built in Montgomery County?
- What kinds of reviews must a development proposal go through in order to actually get built?
- How long can it take for new building to be constructed?
- What is happening in my community?
- Is there new development planned for my community?
- If so, what are the specific proposals?
- What can county residents do to get involved in the development review process?
- Preserving Montgomery’s Environment 101
An overview of how current county laws govern environmental protection and what the Park and Planning Commission is doing to consider the impact new development has on our natural environment.
Session answers questions including:- What is the forest conservation law?
- What plans does the county have to strengthen it?
- What kinds of details are available about how the county is trying to connect the natural environment?
- What can county residents do help in preservation efforts?
- Preserving Montgomery’s History 101
An overview of historical sites within Montgomery County and how you can help preserve them.
Session answers questions including:- What kind of historic sites exist in the county and what is being done to preserve and enhance them?
- What can county residents do help in preservation efforts?
Date of last update: May 2, 2008
