Planning Board Agenda
There is no Planning Board meeting next week. The Planning Board is on recess for the month of August. Planning Board meetings will resume on September 6, 2018.
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Montgomery Planning Announces Two New Deputy Planning Directors
The Montgomery County Planning Department is pleased to announce the appointment of Tanya Stern as Deputy Director and Robert Kronenberg as Acting Deputy Director for the Planning Department. Ms. Stern and Mr. Kronenberg were selected for these roles after Planning Director Gwen Wright conducted a national search.
Tanya Stern, the Deputy Director for Planning, Engagement and Design at the DC Office of Planning, will supervise four divisions in the department: Functional Planning and Policy, Research and Special Projects, Management Services, and Information Technology and Innovation. Stern will join Montgomery Planning on August 27.
Robert Kronenberg, currently Montgomery Planning's Division Chief of Area 1, will supervise the Development and Regulatory Coordination Division (DARC) and the Area 1, 2 and 3 planning teams. His title will be Acting Deputy Director until this second position is fully processed.
Read more about the new Deputy Planning Directors |
Josiah: Documentary Film Screening & Discussion
The Montgomery Parks Foundation and AFI Silver Theatre present a special screening of the documentary film Josiah. The screening will take place on Friday, August 10, 2018, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center.
Directed/Produced by Jared Brock, this is an unmissable documentary that restores a hero of the abolitionist movement to his rightful place in history. The film traces Henson's harrowing journey from slavery in Maryland and Kentucky to freedom in Canada through interviews with leading experts and Josiah Henson's descendants. The film will be followed by a Q&A with filmmaker, Jared Brock. Proceeds from this event will go to the Josiah Henson Park.
Read more about Josiah and purchase tickets |
Party with Your Pups to Celebrate Our New Puppy Playground
Join us in celebrating the opening of our New Puppy Playground at Olney Manor Dog Park! Party With Your Pups event will be Saturday, August 11, 2018, from 11am-2pm at the Olney Manor Recreational Park Dog Park. Sponsored by: Montgomery Parks, Rivermist Pet Lodge, Montgomery Parks Foundation, come out for fun activities for dogs and pet parents. There will be a leash cutting ceremony, giveaways, dog obstacle course, and more!
More information about Party With Your Pups
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Planning Department Seeks Volunteers to Join its Art Review Panel
The Montgomery County Planning Department is seeking to fill vacant volunteer positions on the Art Review Panel. The candidates for each of the two available positions should have a professional background in urban planning, community design and real estate development, be familiar with the Montgomery County Zoning Ordinance and be able to discuss public art projects throughout the region.
For more specific details regarding the position, please contact Public Art Coordinator Molline Jackson at 301-495-4573 or molline.jackson@montgomeryplanning.org. Interested candidates must submit a cover letter stating what they will contribute to the panel, a brief bio and a professional resume by Monday, October 1, 2018.
Read more about the Art Review Panel |
Upper Paint Branch Trail Plan Planning Board Presentation
On Thursday, July 26, 2018, Park Planning Staff recently presented preliminary recommendations to the Planning Board for a trail plan in the Upper Paint Branch area. Visit the Upper Paint Branch Trail Plan project page for more information.
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UPPS Preliminary Recommendations to be Presented to Planning Board
Park Planning Staff recently presented preliminary recommendations for the Urban Parks and Public Spaces (UPPS) Design Guidelines to the Planning Board. |
| Park News and Community Meetings Residents are encouraged to participate in the development of the parks. Plan on attending a community meeting, visit our park projects web page or leave a comment on our Open Town Hall web page. Montgomery Parks staff had a community meeting to discuss the project overview of the trail crossing of the Capital Crescent Trail at Little Falls Parkway. Staff presented the overall project and concept alternatives for the Capital Crescent Trail crossing at Little Falls Parkway. More information. |
| Accessibility Improvements Continue Work is underway at the Ridge Road Recreational Park to improve accessibility. Other access improvement projects include Wheaton Regional Park-Rubini Athletic Field Complex, the Archery Range at Rock Creek Regional Park and the Archery Range at South Germantown Recreational Park. For more information on these and other accessibility projects, please visit: Accessibility Information for Montgomery Parks webpage. |
Trail Work in Parks
Bikers and Runners should use caution around work areas as improvements are taking place on several trails in Montgomery Parks: Capital Crescent Trail Rock Creek Hiker-Biker Trail Northwest Branch Trail SVU#3 For more information on Montgomery Parks Trails, please visit www.MontgomeryTrails.org. |
| The Summer GUIDE is Here! Montgomery Parks is offering a wide variety of programs, classes and events great for families, adults and children, this spring. Details are available in the eGuide from your computer or cell. Visit Active Montgomery to register. |
Montgomery Parks Summer Camps!
There is still time to register for Montgomery Parks summer camps, including Outdoor Adventure Camp, Golf & So Much More, Week in the Park, Wee Little Naturalists, Into the Woods, and many more on our Camps and Classes website.
You may also find the perfect camp for your kids at Montgomery Parks' Summer Camp Expos! Montgomery Parks offers more than 100 camps geared towards a wide variety of interests to summer campers of all ages. Many camps even offer before/after care, and camps run throughout the entire summer! |
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