Montgomery Planning presents preliminary findings of Development Pipeline Analysis to Montgomery County Planning Board

September 19, 2025

Findings show high interest rates, rising construction costs, regulatory delays, and local policies as major impediments to housing production in Montgomery County

Wheaton, Md. – The Montgomery County Planning Department, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NPPC), presented the preliminary findings of its Development Pipeline Analysis to the Montgomery County Planning Board, also part of The M-NCPPC, during the Board’s weekly meeting on September 18. The Development Pipeline is Montgomery Planning’s inventory of projects that have received certain Planning Board approvals but have not yet been built. The analysis begins to provide a clearer picture of the county’s residential development landscape and the barriers preventing approved housing projects from becoming reality.

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Montgomery Parks announces new e-Bike directive for natural surface trails

June 23, 2026

Wheaton, Md. – Montgomery Parks announced today a new directive allowing the use of Class 1 pedal-assist electric bicycles (e-bikes) and adaptive mountain bikes on designated natural surface trails effective June 18, 2026. The policy is intended to expand recreational access while protecting natural resources and promoting trail…

M-NCPPC Reaffirms Commitment to Fiscal Stewardship and Legal Clarity

June 17, 2026

For Immediate Release: Riverdale, MD – The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) respects the Court’s consideration of these important issues on behalf of the residents of Prince George’s County. The Commission voted unanimously to bring this action due to…

Montgomery Parks to mark Juneteenth with family events, museum programs and Heritage Festival

June 12, 2026

Wheaton, Md. – Montgomery Parks will mark Juneteenth with special events beginning Saturday, June 13, at historic sites across Montgomery County. Juneteenth is a federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States on June 19, 1865. Read more about Montgomery Parks Juneteenth events