MONTGOMERY COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission Master...

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Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning CommissionMaryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission

Master Plans in Montgomery County

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A long history, a regional approach

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Montgomery County’s

General Plan:“...On

Wedges and Corridors”

Urban RingI-270 CorridorSuburban CommunitiesResidential WedgeAgricultural Wedge

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Man-madeUtility Sites WSSC Transmission LinesTransportation Infrastructure Metro Rail State Roads Federal HighwaysGovernment OwnershipRustic Roads Historic PreservationTDR ExhaustedRock QuarriesRegulated Affordable Housing,Private InstitutionalHOA Common OwnershipSingle Family Dwellings

EnvironmentalHydrological Streams Wetland BuffersErodible soilsParks & Biodiversity areasAgricultural ReservesSpecial Protection AreasForest Conservation Easements

Environmental + man-made constraints

81%Area Constrained area = 263,260 AcresUnconstrained area = 61,059 Acres 19%

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1940 1948 1956 1964 1972 1980 1988 1996 2004 2012 2020 2028 2036 -

200,000

400,000

600,000

800,000

1,000,000

1,200,000

1,400,000

83912164401

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522809579053

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873341971777

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Total population

Estimate Forecast

Source: 1940-2010 Decennial Census, U.S. Census Bureau; Washington Council of Government Forecast Round 8.3, Research and Special Projects

Anticipated Growth

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Wedges and corridors need to evolve to centers

and boulevards

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Challenges ahead A focus on infill instead of green fields

development Developing finer-grain plans that create a

hierarchy of unique, livable centers, which address economic functions and roles

Putting the “T” in TOD Making sure that infrastructure keeps pace with

growth Addressing the need for affordable housing Providing high quality open spaces including urban

parks and public spaces Establishing place making features and

recognizing the unique characteristics of different parts of Montgomery County

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What Master Plans Can Do…and What They Can’t

Master Plans do: Identify community goals and needs Create a blueprint and establish a long-term

vision Create a framework of streets and open spaces Guide the implementation and regulatory

processesMaster Plans don’t: Require private owners to undertake

development or renovation projects Create a real estate market where one doesn’t

exist Develop detailed plans for capital improvements

(such as roads and schools) or operational issues (such as new traffic lights)

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Plans do not usually get fully built out

• Example: 1994 Bethesda CBD Plan allowed potential total density of 27.8 million square feet. After 21 years, the existing density on the ground = 23.7 million square feet

• Example: 1997 and 2013 Glenmont Plans promote development near a Metro Station. However, there has been one new private development in vicinity of the Glenmont Metro in past 30+ years.

• Rule of thumb: 75% build out over 20 to 30 years

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Master Plan

Sectional Map Amend.

Sketch Plan

Regulatory Framework

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Prelim. Plan

Site Plan

Construction

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Thank you and connect with us:• Email: [email protected]• Follow me: @GwenLMWright • Follow Planning: @montgomeryplans • Facebook: facebook.com/montgomeryplanning

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