Emotions Run High as Montgomery Co. Council Votes on a Zoning Change to Add Housing

If Montgomery County Really Wanted Affordable Housing, It Would Open Up the Agricultural Reserve

The Montgomery County Council passed its “More Housing N.O.W.” zoning reform on July 22, hailed by supporters as a bold move to address housing affordability. By allowing duplexes, triplexes, and other so-called “Missing Middle” options along transit corridors, the Council says it’s breaking down exclusionary barriers and giving working families a shot at living where they work. But if you believe this addresses affordability, I’ve got a 25-acre…

Emotions run high as Montgomery Co. Council votes on a zoning change to add housing

The Montgomery County Council approved a zoning measure on Tuesday that will allow for the construction of more residential buildings along designated transit corridors in an effort to create housing for middle-income residents. The council voted 8-3 in favor of the Zoning Text Amendment 25-02. Opponents to the plan that will allow duplexes, triplexes and some apartments along designated transit corridors in the Maryland county dotted the audito…

Montgomery County passes affordable housing plan

The Montgomery County Council voted in favor of a zoning measure Tuesday that paves the way for development of multi-family housing units on lots currently zoned for single family homes that sit on major roads. “We do not have enough housing, and we do not have enough housing options for people in our community,” said Councilmember Andrew Friedson. “It is...

Montgomery County Council passes ‘missing middle’ housing plan

Under the plan meant to create more housing for middle-income residents, the impacted corridors are mostly concentrated in the county’s southeast quadrant around Bethesda, Silver Spring, Glenmont and Wheaton.

Montgomery County Council to vote on 'missing middle' housing plan

The Montgomery County Council is set to vote Tuesday afternoon on a controversial housing proposal that could reshape development along major corridors and expand options for middle-income residents.

MCPC launches Montco Forever Green, new open space grant program - Around Ambler

The Montgomery County Planning Commission announced today the launching of a new open space grant program called Montco Forever Green. The program, which aims to preserve open space, will begin accepting applications on September 1.   “Montco Forever Green is supported by data from a 2022 MCPC study which showed that preserved open space creates a premium for home values; generates jobs and attracts people to spend in the region; reduces polluti…