Montco 2040:
a shared vision
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USINGTHIS PLAN
Montco 2040: A Shared Vision
is designed to be an implementable and measurable plan. Unlike many plans, it is structured
around the implementation of themes and goals rather than specific topics. To help readers use the plan, the topic areas from
Montgomery County Today, which is the existing conditions and trend report for this comprehensive plan, are listed below
with the goals that are most related to the topic.
The People of Montgomery County
Goal – Collaboration among Stakeholders 14
Goal – Diverse Housing Choices 54
Goal – Flexibility with Market Conditions . . . . . . . 70
The Health of County Residents
Goal – Opportunities for Healthy Lifestyles . . . . . . .52
The County’s Built Environment
Goal – Strong Downtowns and Destinations . . . . . . 24
Goal – Diverse Housing Choices 54
Goal – Enhanced Community Character 56
Goal – Focused Development . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Vision – Land UseVision 76
The County’s Natural Environment
Goal – Connected Trails and Greenways 20
Goal – Conserved Natural Resources . . . . . . . . .42
The County’s Open Space and Recreation Network
Goal – Connected Trails and Greenways 20
Goal – Conserved Natural Resources . . . . . . . . .42
Goal – Opportunities for Healthy Lifestyles . . . . . . .52
Vision – Land UseVision 76
The County’sTransportation Network
Goal – Improved Transportation Choices . . . . . . . 16
Goal – Connected Trails and Greenways 20
Goal – Modernized Infrastructure Network 30
Goal – Improved Transportation Access . . . . . . . . 62
Vision – TransportationVision . . . . . . . . . . . 92
The Homes of Montgomery County
Goal – Diverse Housing Choices 54
Goal – Enhanced Community Character 56
Vision – Land UseVision 76
The County Economy
Goal – Improved Transportation Access . . . . . . . . 62
Goal – Focused Development . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Goal – Attraction and Retention of Businesses . . . . . 68
Goal – Flexibility with Market Conditions . . . . . . . 70
Goal – Marketing of Assets 72
The County’s Infrastructure Backbone
Goal – Modernized Infrastructure Network 30
Goal – Improved Stormwater Management . . . . . . .38
Goal – Enhanced Community Character 56
Cultural and Educational Resources
Goal – Strong Downtowns and Destinations . . . . . . 24
Goal – Enhanced Community Character 56
Goal – Marketing of Assets 72
