Montco 2040:
a shared vision
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WHAT IS A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN?
A comprehensive plan is a long-range plan
for guiding the growth and physical development of a place.
The Philadelphia region as a whole has a
as
do most of the 62 municipalities in Montgomery County.
So, with all these comprehensive plans, what is the role of a
county plan?
The county plan provides an overall land use and growth
management framework for local municipal plans and provides
guidance on issues that transcend local boundaries, such
as highways, public transportation, flooding, trails, growth
trends, redevelopment trends, shopping needs, impact of large
developments, overall housing needs, natural systems, economic
growth, etc. The county plan is an advisory document used to
guide county and local municipal policies.
WHAT IS IN MONTCO 2040:
A SHAREDVISION?
Montco 2040: A Shared Vision is Montgomery County’s new
comprehensive plan, providing an overview of the county’s
vision and objectives. It reflects the input of thousands of
citizens, county officials, and a steering committee made up
of many diverse stakeholders. The plan was prepared by
the county planning commission and adopted by the County
Commissioners.
This plan provides goals and implementation steps for managing
the county’s built environment. It is structured around three
themes:
■ Connected Communities
■ Sustainable Places
■ Vibrant Economy
The plan’s concluding chapter provides a vision for the future of
the county and includes an overall transportation vision, a land
use vision, and a concluding vision.
Comprehensive plans guide improvements to the built environment, ranging from
highways and trails…
… to growth trends, housing needs, economic growth, flooding, and redevelopment.
