Montgomery County

Science City Approved in Maryland

Montgomery County, Maryland, could become home to a new "science city" development that creates a hub of scientific research institutions and thousands of jobs.

April 30, 2010 - The Washington Post

Maryland Proposes All-Electronic Toll Road

A new highway linking Montgomery to Prince Georges County in Maryland will be the first in the state to exclusively use overhead tolling technology.

September 25, 2009 - Baltimore Business Journal

Immigrant Outreach Goes Door-to-Door

Neal Peirce looks at a broad citizen outreach program in Montgomery County, Maryland, engages its growing immigrant population by actually interacting with them face-to-face.

May 18, 2009 - Citiwire

Hunting in the 'Burbs

It's open season in Montgomery County, Maryland, where hunters are being allowed -- and in some cases encouraged -- to hunt deer in populated suburban areas.

January 13, 2009 - The Washington Post

Bikers vs. Environmentalists

Planners in Montgomery County, MD are nixing a proposed bike path because of its nearness to 'ecologically sensitive parkland'. Bicycle proponents think this argument doesn't hold water. Says one,'they're already running a big highway through there.'

August 21, 2008 - The Washington Post

County Requires All New Homes To Be Green

All new homes in Montgomery County, Maryland, will be required to comply with environmental and energy-efficiency standards.

April 24, 2008 - The Washington Post

Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools

This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.

Planning for Universal Design

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Top Books

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Urban Planning Creators You Should Know

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