WEEKLY TOWN UPDATES
July 19, 2024

Public Engagement Opportunities Next Week

Public Hearing on Additional Funding for Bethesda Market Park, July 24

Virtual Conversation with Andrew Friedson, July 24

Town Council Seeks Input on 
County's Multi-Family Housing Proposals

On June 24, the Planning Department presented its rezoning recommendations during the County Council's Planning, Housing, and Parks (PHP) Committee meeting. The PHP held a work session on July 8 and will hold another work session on July 22 to discuss the details of the recommendations before potentially introducing a Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) this fall. 

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Community Meetings Planned for 
Bethesda Downtown Plan Minor Master Plan Amendment

On June 27, the Montgomery County Planning Board approved the scope of work for the Bethesda Downtown Plan Minor Master Plan Amendment, which will take a fresh look at the 2017 Bethesda Downtown Plan’s implementation recommendations related to economic development, park development, transportation improvements, schools, affordable housing, and community recreation. The plan amendment is limited in nature. It retains the same boundary and will not re-open the entire 2017 Plan. Read the scope of work. Watch Montgomery Planning’s presentation of the scope of work to the Planning Board on-demand.

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