Presentation & Q&A
Public Meeting January 27, 2014
Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
MONTGOMERY COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Scope of Work
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
6:45 presentation
7:00 q&a: moderated comments
next steps
informal discussions
Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
MONTGOMERY COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Tonight
Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
MONTGOMERY COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Bethesda Has Evolved
Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
MONTGOMERY COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Guided by Plans
MONTGOMERY COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
MONTGOMERY COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Land Use
Amount
Height
Rules - Zone
Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
MONTGOMERY COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Character/Theme
Design Guidelines
Public Benefits
Prepares Plan
Reviews Proposals
Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
MONTGOMERY COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT
The Planning Board
Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
MONTGOMERY COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT
The 20-Year Check Up
Collaboration
Creativity
Integrity
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Principles
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Listening
MONTGOMERY COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
sustain success
remain competitive: employment,
entrepreneurship, and innovation
retain and enhance community
character
leverage existing amenities,
partnerships, and infrastructure.
Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
MONTGOMERY COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT
The Purpose of the Plan
promote flexibility
incentivize expanded affordability
enrich social capital: gathering
revitalize public spaces
catalytic partners and projects
enhance public realm
make best advantage of transit
Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
MONTGOMERY COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Economic Sustainability
prioritize compatibility
enhance recreation opportunities
lighter/quicker/cheaper public
amenities
address the community impacts
new local centers of activity
new parks and open space
Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
MONTGOMERY COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Social Sustainability
2050: reduce greenhouse gas 80%
reward greener buildings
improve walking, cycling safety
green space Downtown
environmental street functions
Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
MONTGOMERY COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Environmental Sustainability
inclusive
electronic and social media +
face to face meetings
many choices of how
many people and groups to
engage
Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
MONTGOMERY COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Outreach
planning department web page
planning department facebook
e-mail
Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
MONTGOMERY COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Existing Sites We Are Using
plan website
comment box
twitter
e-mail
Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
MONTGOMERY COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT
New Sites and Media
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
6:45 presentation
7:00 q&a: moderated comments
next steps
informal discussions
Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
MONTGOMERY COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Tonight
Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
MONTGOMERY COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Please Write Down Your
Questions and We Will
Pick Them Up
