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Thrive Montgomery 2050 Community Chats ThriveMontgomery.com 1 How to Participate - Zoom This meeting will be recorded and shared on the website Everyone will be muted throughout the meeting If you have a comment or question, raise

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  • This meeting will be recorded and shared on the website
  • Everyone will be muted throughout the meeting
  • If you have a comment or question, raise your hand or type it in the chat
  • Unmute yourself, if you are called on

Mute/unmute

Open participant panel, raise hand

Open meeting chat

How to Participate - Zoom

Stop/start your video camera

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Introductions & Initial Question

  • Tell us about your self!
  • What places have you been visiting during the pandemic?
  • What places are you looking forward to visiting as we reopen?
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  • Update to the General Plan, last comprehensively updated in 1969.
  • Long-range vision for the future of growth in the county.
  • Thrive Montgomery 2050 plan will help guide:
  • Countywide policies
  • Future initiatives
  • Land use planning infrastructure
  • Community amenities
  • Private development

What is Thrive Montgomery 2050?

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Categories of Goals

Design, Arts Design, Arts and Culture and Culture Diverse Economy Diverse Economy Connectedness Connectedness Complete Complete Communities Communities Safe and Efficient Safe and Efficient Travel Travel Healthy and Healthy and Sustainable Sustainable Environment Environment Affordability Affordability and Attainability and Attainability Diverse and Diverse and Adaptable Growth Adaptable Growth

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Project Timeline

Issues Report Draft Vision and Goals Working Draft Plan Draft Policies and Actions Council Review + Approval

April 2021 - TBD

Planning Board Review + Transmittal

October 2020 – March 2021 September 2020 Will be presented to the Planning Board on June 11th Presented to the Planning Board on April 16th Presented to the Planning Board on February 27th

We are here

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In 2050, Montgomery County is a vibrant and welcoming place where all people thrive with equitable access to:

  • Attainable housing;
  • Healthy food;
  • Opportunities for physical activity, parks and open space;
  • Employment;
  • Education;
  • Services;
  • And a variety of travel options.

Vision

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Vision

  • Complete communities: Individual and unique centers
  • f neighborhood activity and urban nodes optimize

land use with a variety of housing types and price points are located close to transit, workplaces, needed goods and services, public amenities and active park spaces.

  • Vibrant corridors: comfortable, safe corridors of

multimodal transportation and services; and corridors

  • f green parks, stream valleys and trails.

In 2050, Montgomery County is a web of complete communities connected by vibrant corridors.

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Categories of Goals

Design, Arts Design, Arts and Culture and Culture Diverse Economy Diverse Economy Connectedness Connectedness Complete Complete Communities Communities Safe and Efficient Safe and Efficient Travel Travel Healthy and Healthy and Sustainable Sustainable Environment Environment Affordability Affordability and Attainability and Attainability Diverse and Diverse and Adaptable Growth Adaptable Growth

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Big issues related to Design, Arts & Culture in the county.

  • We are running out of land to keep building like we used to.
  • We need to create great places that are competitive in

attracting workers, businesses and residents.

  • Our diversity is not reflected equitably in our arts and

cultural institutions.

  • We need to be ready for increasing disruptions from climate

change, technology and events like the current pandemic.

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Goal 8.1

Create world class towns, cities and villages with neighborhoods that celebrate their history, geography and culture.

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  • Place more emphasis on design, not just land use.
  • Use design competitions for new facilities like schools, libraries,

post offices and fire stations.

How can we achieve this goal?

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Goal 8.1

Create world class towns, cities and villages with neighborhoods that celebrate their history, geography and culture.

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Goal 8.2

Create attractive streets and public spaces, and buildings that deliver lasting beauty.

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  • Ensure high-quality design. Make design a priority over saving costs.
  • Provide well-designed housing at various price points.
  • Use existing and new parks and trails to support communities.
  • Help people age in place and support those with mobility limitations.
  • Create public spaces that welcome residents to gather.
  • Better use roads for walking, biking and recreation.

How can we achieve this goal?

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Goal 8.2

Create attractive streets and public spaces, and buildings that deliver lasting beauty.

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Goal 8.3

Use design as a tool to combat climate change.

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  • Maximize the environmental benefits of transit by concentrating

development near Metro and Purple Line stations.

  • Use design to get people out of cars by reducing the need to drive

to do daily tasks.

  • Lead in the implementation of new green design technologies.

How can we achieve this goal?

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Goal 8.3

Use design as a tool to combat climate change.

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Goal 8.4

Make buildings more resilient to disruption through flexible design.

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  • Get better at saving and reusing existing buildings.
  • Design all buildings and parking to be flexible and able to be

converted to other uses as needs change.

  • Teach building trades and support local businesses that repair

structures and reuse building materials.

How can we achieve this goal?

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Goal 8.4

Make buildings more resilient to disruption through flexible design.

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Goal 8.5

Become a home to people of diverse cultures that lead in new ideas in arts and entertainment.

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  • Arts, cultural institutions, and sports and entertainment-related

businesses are a part of the county’s identity and economy.

  • Economic value of parks and public spaces.
  • Affordable space for artists and cultural uses.
  • Design, heritage, arts and institutions are inclusive and

representative of its cultural diversity.

  • Experience art and culture daily.

How can we achieve this goal?

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Goal 8.5

Become a home to people of diverse cultures that lead in new ideas in arts and entertainment.

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Goal 8.6

Ensure all communities benefit equitably from good design.

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  • Ensure equity in quality of design in all parts of the county.
  • Educate residents about the positive impacts of design on their

daily lives.

  • Teach kids about the Thrive 2050 Plan.
  • Establish a neighborhood design center to support projects

identified by residents.

How can we achieve this goal?

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Goal 8.6

Ensure all communities benefit equitably from good design.

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Discussion

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Project Timeline

Issues Report Draft Vision and Goals Working Draft Plan Draft Policies and Actions Council Review + Approval

April 2021 - TBD

Planning Board Review + Transmittal

October 2020 – March 2021 September 2020 Will be presented to the Planning Board on June 11th Presented to the Planning Board on April 16th Presented to the Planning Board on February 27th

We are here

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Stay involved!

  • Sign-up for the Thrive Montgomery 2050 e-letter at

www.ThriveMontgomery.com

  • Send your comments to Thrive2050@montgomeryplanning.org
  • Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
  • Participate in upcoming Community Chats – through June 30th
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Community Chat Schedule

June 30, 7 to 8 p.m. Diverse and Adaptable Growth