Put simply, Thrive is the vision and residential zoning changes are the action. Even though these are two initiatives, they are running in parallel and are closely interrelated. Planning Board Will Deliver Set of Residential Zoning Changes to Implement ThriveĪt the same time that the County Council will be discussing Thrive, the Planning Board will have delivered a set of recommendations (that were requested by the County Council) to increase density by changing residential zoning in designated activity centers and along designated growth corridors. If successfully implemented, Thrive will be transformational for Montgomery County and the Town. One of the driving principles of Thrive is the presumption that the County must build 63,000 new housing units by 2040 and that they must be built in existing neighborhoods to avoid sprawl, minimize environmental impacts, and support healthy social interaction. These 32 activity centers would be connected along growth corridors with more public transit options. The intent is to redevelop these 32 activity centers into “complete communities” that would be walkable, contain varied retail and housing options, public facilities, and open spaces. Thrive promotes compact growth or urbanism, which means increased residential housing in 32 designated “activity centers” and along designated “growth corridors.” The Town is near both an "activity center" (Bethesda) and located along designated "growth corridors" (Connecticut & Wisconsin Avenues). The Town Council encourages residents to voice their opinions on Thrive directly to the County Council, and residents may review the Town’s testimony here. The County Council will hold its second Public Hearing June 29, deliberate on Thrive in July, and will likely vote on its passage in the fall after its summer recess. Thrive Montgomery 2050 (or “Thrive” for short) is Montgomery County’s general plan update. Increased Density Called For By County General Plan Residents Encouraged to Voice Opinions to County Council by June 29
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