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Draft recommendations set a renewed vision for Clarksburg communities between I-270 and MD 355; plan now moves to County.

WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks invites the community to celebrate the completion of a vibrant new mural at Glenmont Local Park in Wheaton.

What: Community Mural Celebration
When: Saturday, December 6, 2025, 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Glenmont Local Park activity building 3201 Randolph Road, Wheaton, MD 20902
Details: Free and open to the public

LARGO, MD – The Prince George’s County Planning Board of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) welcomes Dr. Billy Okoye as a member of the five-member Planning Board.

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.

WHEATON, Md. — Montgomery Parks announces that the design submission “Rooted and Radiant” has been selected as the winning mural to adorn the park activity building at Glenmont Local Park. Four artists were shortlisted to develop site-specific designs, with the final selection made by the community through an open voting process. The contest generated over 2,500 votes. The artist will begin work on the mural in mid-October, and it will be unveiled in early November.

ROCKVILLE, Md. – The Montgomery County Council voted to reappoint Mitra Pedoeem to the Montgomery County Planning Board, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), at its June 24 meeting. Pedoeem, who was first appointed in 2023 to fill a partial term and has been serving as Vice Chair under Planning Board Chair Artie Harris, will now serve a four-year term on the Planning Board.

Baltimore, Md. – The Montgomery County Planning Department, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, (M-NCPPC) was recognized by the Maryland Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) with a Merit Award for the Damascus Placemaking Festival.

WHEATON, Md—Montgomery Parks is expanding its solar initiative, with a goal of doubling the park system’s solar energy production over the next five years. The initiative reflects the agency’s commitment to environmental sustainability, operational efficiency, and clean energy leadership in Montgomery County in support of the county’s Climate Action Plan.

WHEATON, Md. — Montgomery Parks received $5 million in capital funding for five park projects from the state of Maryland during the 2025 legislative session. The department will use the funding to renovate parks and playgrounds in various legislative districts in Montgomery County.

WHEATON, Md.— Every day is Earth Day at Montgomery Parks, but in April we invite everyone to get involved. Sign up to volunteer for a park cleanup or weed warrior event, spruce up your garden with purchases from our native plant sales, or participate in one of our special Earth Month programs. Happy Earth Month!