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Montgomery Plans
To showcase the many ways the Montgomery County Planning Board and professional planning staff enhances the quality of life in our community, we’ve launched a monthly television program in collaboration with County Cable Montgomery.
Our program looks at the important land use issues facing those who live and work in Montgomery County, with a focus on the planning side of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission. Each month, we’ll highlight issues that affect you – smart growth, transportation, forest conservation, environmental protection, historic preservation and more.
In October 2007, Montgomery Plans won a public education award from the Maryland chapter of the American Planning Association.
Montgomery Plans schedule
Montgomery Plans Episodes
Planning Bethesda
Downtown Bethesda... it’s vibrant, it’s hip, it’s fun. But it didn’t just happen. Learn the backstory on planning Bethesda. Watch
Guest: Judy Daniel, team leader, Community Based Planning
Date: July 2008
Environmental Planning
How do we keep Montgomery County green and, when we plan for new development, growing green? Learn how Montgomery County planners work on environmental conservation. Watch
Guest: Mary Dolan, environmental planning supervisor
Date: June 2008
New Planning Chief
With new leadership comes new energy and new ideas. Learn about how Montgomery County’s new planning director will make an imprint on our community. Watch
Guest: Rollin Stanley, Director, Planning Department
Date: April - May 2008
Transportation
Roads, Metro trains, buses, bikes…We explain how Montgomery County planners work
hard to keep you moving. Watch
Guest: Dan Hardy, Acting Chief, Transportation Division
Date: March - April 2008
Development Review
Just how does that new cluster of townhouses up the road get built? What about that facelift on your favorite shopping center? Learn more about the development review process in Montgomery County. Watch
Guest: Rose Krasnow, Chief, Development Review Division
Date: February 2008.
Germantown
Planners are working to re-energize Germantown with a vibrant town center, connected neighborhoods, high-tech jobs and access to transit. Learn more about the exciting changes that will transform parts of Germantown into a hub of civic, retail, cultural and living opportunities. Watch
Guest: Sue Edwards, Lead Planner, Germantown Master Plan.
Date: December 2007 - January 2008
Historic Preservation
Our planners, staff to the Historic Preservation Commission and the Planning Board, work to safeguard the county’s significant historic resources. Learn more about how a structure becomes a designated historic site – and what it means if you own a historic home – on this edition of Montgomery Plans. Watch
Guest: Clare Kelly, Historic Preservation Planner.
Date: November 2007
Park and Planning 101
Great communities don’t just happen! Learn more about how Montgomery County park staff and land-use planners acquire and manage popular parks, design thriving communities, establish environmental protections, and preserve working farms and cultural sites. Learn more about how proper planning builds a terrific Montgomery County. Watch
Date: September-October 2007
White Flint
Our planners, working closely with the community, are finalizing an update of the White Flint sector plan, which guides development for the next 20 years. The White Flint plan recommendations include ideas for new gathering places; the combination of stores, offices and apartments; new streets and walking routes; and easy access to transit. Watch
Guest: Margaret Rifkin, Lead Planner, White Flint Sector Plan
Date: August 2007
Growth Policy
We’re refining a key policy that directs development to areas in the county that have adequate roads, schools, and fire and rescue services. How the new policy will affect Planning Board decisions on where to place new development. Watch
Guest: Karl Moritz, Chief, Research & Technology Center
Date: June-July 2007
Forest Conservation
Planners are working on improvements to the county’s Forest Conservation Law. Join us to learn what’s in store to conserve Montgomery's trees and forested areas. Watch
Guest: Mark Pfefferle, Forest Conservation Coordinator, Environmental Planning Division
Date: May 2007
Introduction to Park and Planning
How our changing population affects Montgomery County’s handling of its most serious challenges: growth, affordable housing, traffic and environmental conservation. Watch
Guest: Planning Board Chairman Royce Hanson
Date: April 2007
