THEMES AND GOALS
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HOWWAS THE PLAN CREATED?
Montco 2040:A Shared Vision
was created through an extensive research and public outreach process.
2005
County’s 2005 Plan,
provides foundation for a new plan
Conditions in the county have changed since the early 2000s, partially due to the Great Recession. In addition, state law requires county comprehen-
sive plans to be updated every 10 years, and the 2005 comprehensive plan is the last one adopted by the County Commissioners.
2012-2013
Current conditions analyzed in Montgomery County Today
County planning commission staff examined existing conditions, recent trends, and future forecasts for the county. These are summarized in
Montgomery County Today, which includes regional position, people, health, built environment, natural environment, open space, transportation,
housing, the economy, infrastructure, cultural resources, and governmental structure.
Fall, 2013
created
The county commissioners and MCPC Board appointed a Steering Committee to oversee Montco 2040:A SharedVision. This 28-member
diverse committee includes representatives of municipal government, businesses, transportation providers, conservationists, developers, economic
development, health advocates, education, housing, seniors, and farmers.
Fall, 2013-Winter, 2014
Public survey made available
Public workshops held
Other public input encouraged
Over 2,500 surveys were completed. The
top issues respondents wanted the county
to address were retaining businesses,
repairing local roads/bridges, addressing
aging water/sewer infrastructure, and
reducing traffic congestion.
Four public workshops focused on issues
identified in Montgomery County Today
were held around the county. More than
150 people attended these workshops. In
a money allocation exercise, participants
gave the most money to transportation and
economic development.
Public input was also gathered online, with additional
meetings to community groups, and through social
media.
What issues are most important to citizens?
Transportation, jobs and the economy, infrastructure,
revitalization, and taxes.
Winter, 2014
Themes and goals for the plan drafted
Using public input as a guide, the Steering Committee drafted themes and goals, which were then shared with the public, local municipalities, school
districts, and other stakeholders for their comment and input.
Spring-Fall, 2014
Implementation steps and recommendations prepared, followed by public meetings
Following adjustments of the draft goals to reflect public comment, the Steering Committee prepared implementation steps that identify what will be
done, who will do it, and how it will be measured. This draft plan was shared with the public for their input and discussed at four public workshops
and numerous other meetings around the county.
Winter, 2015
Final plan,
Montco 2040: A Shared Vision
, is adopted on January 15, 2015 by the County Commissioners
