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MC Community Planning Academy

Montgomery Planning believes every resident should be able to meaningfully and effectively contribute to decisions that affect them. It’s why every plan and policy we draft goes through a comprehensive community engagement process, and it’s why the Montgomery Planning Board and the Montgomery County Council offer multiple opportunities for the public to provide input. The academy is now another way for the community, subject matter experts and decision-makers to connect and share information. The free course aims to educate residents on the county’s planning and development process so they can better advocate for their communities and themselves. Developed by Montgomery Planning in partnership with Montgomery County’s departments of Transportation and Permitting Services and the Office of Racial Equity and Social Justice, the course is designed to make complex topics more accessible. Our goal is for residents to understand how the county grows and develops and know how to engage in the process. We believe the academy is a great community engagement tool that is enjoying success at M-NCPPC’s Prince George’s Planning and other jurisdictions across Maryland.