Welcome to BeMoCo: Planning for a Better Bethesda
and Montgomery County.
The new finalized Bethesda Downtown Plan was published this week. It will guide development, design, parks, and amenities in the downtown Bethesda area for the next 20 years.
The last 20 years have brought some highs and lows when it comes to planning and implementation in our County. And lately it can be hard to keep up with the pace and scale of development. The term "smart growth" is frequently used to describe density near transit - but development is only truly "smart" if it offers good, safe, and functional design; balances compatibility; and includes needed schools, parks, affordable housing, transit, and amenities.
Neighbors will have to watch development proposals and be involved in the planning process to make sure the new Plan "promises" are actually delivered --- on the ground, not just on paper.
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| Bethesda Downtown Plan - "Approved and Adopted." The Plan provides for a development cap of 32.4 Million Square Feet. |
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| Approved heights for buildings in the Plan area. |
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| Proposed Parks and Public Spaces |
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| Plan Goals - Including Units, Parks, Tree Canopy, Bike Lanes, and Energy |
