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MCPC MONTHLY

The Latest on Planning in Montgomery County, PA

February 1, 2023

Introducing MCPC Monthly!

We have transitioned our Planning Perspectives newsletter into a monthly format and given it a new structure and name. MCPC Monthly will provide the latest planning information, announcements, resources, and opportunities for public participation. See what’s happening at MCPC!

Apply for a Montco 2040

Implementation Grant  

MCPC is accepting applications from municipalities and their partners for the 2023 cycle of the Montco 2040 Implementation Grant Program, which assists municipalities in making targeted physical improvements that achieve real progress toward the goals of the county’s Montco 2040 comprehensive plan and its themes of Connected Communities, Sustainable Places, and Vibrant Economy. This cycle has a funding allotment of $2.5 million. The application deadline is 11:59 p.m. on March 1, 2023. See program overview, guidebook, and application.

What Is Your Future Vision for Montco?

MCPC has started work on Montco 2050, the next comprehensive plan for Montgomery County. This plan will guide overall growth and future development and will help the county in making planning decisions with an outlook to 2050. It will focus on broad issues that affect everyone’s quality of life. Public opinion is important as the plan will ultimately reflect the needs of county residents, and Montco would like to hear from as many voices as possible! Visit www.montcopa.org/montco2050 for an online survey and to share ideas and comments on the Montco 2050 Padlet. You‘ll also find a toolkit to help spread the word through your social media and other communications platforms as part of an inclusive, collaborative planning approach. Learn about Montco 2050.

Montco 2040 Implementation Update 

The 2023 implementation update for the county’s comprehensive plan, Montco 2040: A Shared Vision, highlights the implementation activities that took place in 2022 and implementation activities anticipated in 2023. We continue to chart implementation progress annually while looking to the future as we prepare for our next county comprehensive planning process.

Latest Issue of The Quarterly Construction Report

Check out the latest issue of The Quarterly Construction Report, which provides information on larger multifamily residential and nonresidential development in Montgomery County. Explore all back issues. 

Opportunity to Comment on Draft County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

The public is invited to comment on the proposed draft update to the Montgomery County 2017 Hazard Mitigation Plan. The update, required by FEMA and scheduled to be completed in 2023, will continue to reduce the county’s vulnerability to weather-related, geologic, human-caused, technological, and other natural hazards that could threaten the county. The draft plan update is available online and at local libraries. Comments may be submitted online or by mail and will be accepted through February 17, 2023. Review the draft plan and submit your comments.

Partners in Progress

Our planners participate on and engage with many boards, agencies, councils, and other stakeholders in our county and the region. This provides an excellent opportunity to share information, gain insight, and collaborate. Recent participation:

Matthew Edmond, Assistant Director of Transportation & Long-Range Planning, gave an update on the Pennsylvania Turnpike corridor reinvestment study’s implementation and its plans for the Valley Forge interchange at the January 24 King of Prussia District Transportation Committee Meeting.

Anne Leavitt-Gruberger, County Planning Manager, attended a January 25 Advocates Against Hunger meeting and provided an update to the stakeholders on plans for the county's food policy council work.

Executive Director Scott France will present an overview on current and upcoming 2023 MCPC initiatives at the February 2 meeting of the Montgomery County Consortium of Communities (MCCC). 

Grant Opportunities

MCPC Consistency Letter Request Form Reminder – If you require a letter of support/consistency from MCPC, please complete and submit our request form.

• DCNR Community Conservation Partnership Program (C2P2) – Closes April 5, 2023
• AARP Community Challenge Grant – Closes March 15, 2023
• Dr. Frank E. Boston Black Justice Fund – Closes March 17, 2023
• National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Grants Program – Open February 24, 2023

Stay in Touch! New MCPC Email Addresses

Montco has switched its employee email addresses to a new format. As an example, MCPC Executive Director Scott France’s email has changed from sfrance@montcopa.org to Scott.France@montgomerycountypa.gov. This a great time to update your MCPC contacts! 

MCPC Staff Highlights

Congratulations to Andrew Turner, Transportation Planner, who earned AICP certification! This certification recognizes planners for their education, experience, knowledge, ethical practice, and commitment to the planning profession.

Congratulations to Simon Bernnard, County Planner II, who received a certificate for completing all requirements of the 2022 National Walking College fellowship. The goal of the college is to build the capacity of local advocates to advance policy, systems, and environment change to create healthier, more walkable communities.

MCPC is hiring! Join our team!

Montgomery County Planning Commission

Contact: Rita McKelvey 610-278-3753