We’re proud of our community!
Thanks to EPIC of MoCo’s outreach, residents came out last night in full force to learn about the Viers Mill BRT project, ask questions, and hear from MCDOT.
This is what civic engagement looks like
#EPICofMoCo #ViersMill #BRT #Wheaton #CommunityEngagement #MoCo
Introduction: Lease Disposition of County Parking Lot No. 12, located at 1920 Seminary Road, & Colesville Commuter Lot, located at 13504 New Hampshire Ave - MoCo plans to lease 26 public parking spots for 10 YEARS to Francis Energy for EV charging stations
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Community Power in Action - Wheaton spoke up, the 1st public hearing on the University Blvd Corridor Plan has been moved from a 200-person venue to an auditorium.
The Council will hold 2 public hearings on the UBCP. first, Wednesday, Sept.10, at 7:00 p.m., at Blair HS Auditorium
Today at 11:30AM - Council will vote on the 2025 Master Plan of Highways & Transitways (MPOHT).
M-83 update:
• Northern segment: Removed (climate & Thrive 2050 conflicts)
• Southern segment: Kept—for now, pending study
#MoCo #M83 #Transit #ClimateAction #Planning
Feeling the heat, CM Fani-Gonzalez’s about face on Kemp Mill Shopping Ctr. But One Change Doesn’t Fix a Flawed Plan!
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EPIC of MoCo hit the pavement in the heat, Handing out flyers.
And it was shared like wildfire. The result? A PACKED house. Even CM Fani-Gonzalez’s staff was impressed with EPICs UBCP flyer
When you meet people where they are, they show up.
This is what community engagement looks like.
Great turnout! Over 100 residents joined EPIC of MoCo for a lively conversation on (MPOHT). Thank you to Sophia and David @montgomeryplans.bsky.social for answering questions head-on. Let’s keep showing up and speaking out! #EPICconversations
Grab a cone and support a cause! Ben & Jerry’s is donating a portion of sales to the Bethesda African Cemetery Coalition, stop in, treat yourself, and help Save Moses Cemetery. Then come vibe with us June 19 for the People’s Juneteenth Celebration! #BACC #Juneteenth #IceCreamForJustice
EPIC of MoCo in Action #tasteofwheaton - we’re showing up where people are — breaking down the real-life impact of: More Housing N.O.W.
PILOT tax deals for developers
Corridor rezoning plans that could change our neighborhoods
Because your voice matters, and your home does too! #tasteofwheaton2025
Can your child’s teacher afford to live where they work?
In Montgomery County, the data says no — and More Housing N.O.W. Still won’t fix that. wjla.com/news/local/d...
Today is bike to work day, let’s see those pictures @montgomerycountymd.bsky.social @cmalbornoz.bsky.social @dawnluedtke.bsky.social @natalifg.bsky.social @cmkatestewart.bsky.social
Over 1,000 jobs lost & counting. Real estate agents say D.C.-area families are selling their homes, leaving the region,bracing for more layoffs & warning of a recession. So why More Housing NOW? www.axios.com/local/washin...
What an EPIC conversation w/Council VP Jawando!
Over 100 residents came together alongside co-sponsors AHCA, CACEA, Kemp Mill Neighborhood Alerts, and the Montgomery County Community Coalition to learn abt More Housing NOW, the PILOT program, & the potential impacts on Montgomery County.
Join County Executive Marc Elrich for a Community Discussion on the Budget this evening, Monday, March 31st, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM at the Wheaton Community Recreation Center, located at 11701 Georgia Avenue, Wheaton.
Remove Controlled Major Highways from eligibility
Reduce minimum townhouse lot size
Add “Triplex” to the zoning code definitions
Allow averaging lot area per unit (instead of hard minimums)
Revise Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
Reconsider parking requirements
Encourages smaller, more affordable homes
More Housing N.O.W. Worksession, today at 1:30PM - to discuss Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) 25-02. Planning recommends approving with recommendations: Exempt small projects (e.g. duplexes, triplexes) from full site plan review or create an administrative site plan process
$2.6B loss revenue to convert commercial to residential & developers pay nothing over 25yrs? We cover the cost, they cash in Make it make sense? @natalifg.bsky.social @montgomerycountymd.bsky.social
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A Great Turnout in Kemp Mill!
Last night, over 150 community w/ CE Elrich—stating facts, dispelling myths, & answering questions.
Stay tuned EPIC of MoCo is committed to even more meetings to keep the community informed and engaged.
#EPICofMoCo #CommunityMatters
2 Critical Meetings, 1 Night—Why Must We Choose? 🤔Public Hearing on the Univ. Corridor Plan @natali Town Hall on N.O.W.
Both shape the future of housing, transit & development —yet we’re forced to pick 1. Our voices matter in both spaces! @montgomerycountymd.bsky.social
Took a week after it was introduced to get a map that may incl. or exclude your house, but More Homes N.O.W. was done with intentionality😉 @natalifg.bsky.social @montgomerycountymd.bsky.social
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More Housing N.O..W. “This ZTA is very intentional” @natalifg.bsky.social - so intentional that the disclaimer says the map may or may not be accurate😳 @montgomerycountymd.bsky.social mcplanning.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant...
The More Housing N.O.W. plan proposes major zoning changes along key corridors—but where are these corridors? The map is unclear! We need transparency
🏡 What areas will be impacted?
🚗 What about parking & infrastructure?
💰 Who benefits from these changes?
#MoCo #rushjob
First it was Affordable Housing, that wasn't affordable, then they came up with Attainable Housing, that no one but the wealthy could afford, now they're giving us More Housing N.O.W., the details will come out on Thursday. #Housingcrisis #montgomerycounty #morehouisngNOW #workforcehousing
.@montgomerycountymd.bsky.social hosted the FTA to look at technical elements along the 7.6mile Viers Mill Flash BRT project. ▶️ shorturl.at/sFwaE
The high frequency 🚌service is planned to run between Rockville Pike (MD 355) at Montgomery College-Rockville & Wheaton Metro. Video▶️ shorturl.at/4kcdB
Councilmember Katz says AHSI will directly and indirectly impact the whole County! Are you paying attention? Listen to what he's saying.
youtu.be/F9v-9KNHCu0
If you're considering integrating biking into part of your commute in 2025, the following transit options allow bicycles🚴▶️
*MARC Train🚆= bit.ly/3yYZaty
*RideOn bus🚌= bit.ly/3EyRq2x
*Metro Rail🚇= bit.ly/3mDKE5z
*Metro Bus🚌= bit.ly/3ExkDuw pic.x.com/
CM Sayles asked 3 ?: how much housing is in the pipeline? Is there any data on reduce parking in other jurisdiction - staff couldn't answer her ? & last infrastructure the answer from Staff the CIP addresses those concerns. Have u looked at the CIP? #housing
www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2vv...
What does Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe think of AHSI? Well, she has several concerns that she doesn't mention but says the @montgomerycountymd.bsky.social will work through all that they heard in a very thoughtful manner.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=s39e...
Where does @dawn_luedtke stand on AHSI? She says we need more housing; no mention of the housing that's already in the pipeline waiting to be built or the fact that the @MoCoCouncilMD has no idea how much housing has already been built. youtu.be/oxkl839FY7U
