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The Course in Zoning

The Course in Zoning will be taught in three Thursday sessions—September 8, 22, 29, 2022—in the Lansdale Borough Hall Council Chambers, One Vine Street, Lansdale, PA  19446 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Designed for mun...

Lane Closures Continue on Ridge Pike Week of August 1

NORRISTOWN, PA – Montgomery County has announced pre-construction activities will continue on Ridge Pike between Crescent Avenue and Northwestern Avenue during the week of Monday, August 1, 2022. Single lane closures with flagging will be in eff...

Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority Takes First Official Step to Restore Passenger Rail

READING, PA – Following its first meeting, the Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority (SRPRA) has submitted a letter of intent to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to restore passenger rail from Reading to Philadelphia. This initial procedural ...

Montgomery County Planning Commission Releases Return on Environment Study

NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners has formally accepted a new county study, Return on Environment: The Economic Impact of Protected Open Space in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. The study demonstrates how protected open space—...

Eighteen Projects Receive Montco 2040 Implementation Grants from Montgomery County

NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Commissioners today announced that eighteen projects in the county will receive Montco 2040 Implementation Grants. The new grants continue an exciting program aimed at implementing the county comprehensive ...

Montgomery County Breaks Ground on Ridge Pike Improvement Project

LAFAYETTE HILL, PA – Today Montgomery County officials broke ground on Section D of the Ridge Pike Improvement Project from Crescent Avenue to Philadelphia. 

Section D of the Ridge Pike Improvement Project, located in Whitemarsh and Springfield To...

Available! “2022 Implementation Update” for Montgomery County’s comprehensive plan

The Montgomery County Planning Commission (MCPC) annually updates implementation activities by the county and outside partners aimed toward achieving the goals of Montco 2040: A Shared Vision. This past year (2021) proved to be a challenging year for staf...

NEW! Climate Change Potential Vulnerability Analysis Web Experience

Climate Change Potential Vulnerability Analysis Web Experience

MCPC has developed a web experience to assist municipal officials, business, residents, and others in gaining a better understanding of climate change and its effects in Montgomery County. From...

NEW! Transit-Oriented Development Model Ordinance and Guidebook & NEW Web Experience

The Montgomery County Planning Commission (MCPC) has developed a transit-oriented development (TOD) model ordinance and guidebook. The publication provides an engaging look at how every one of the 43 Regional Rail and 6 Norristown High Speed Line station ...

Montgomery County Seeks New Farmers to Preserve Their Farms for Future Generations

Montgomery County Breaks Ground on Chester Valley Trail Extension

Eight Municipal Projects Receive Montgomery County Transportation Program Grants

Montgomery County Invites Public to Provide Feedback on Cross County Trail East Proposed Routes

NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Planning Commission (MCPC), in partnership with its technical and engineering consultant, NV5, continues to study the feasibility of the easternmost segment of Montgomery County’s Cross C...

Montgomery County Commissioners Vote to Consider Formation of Regional Rail Authority