Members of the public are invited to review and provide feedback on the recently released draft of the updated Town Center Master Plan. A formal review and approval process for the plan will begin this summer. The Planning Commission was scheduled to introduce the plan on Wednesday, June 26, and
The city has launched a new community enhancement code enforcement webpage. This new resource provides comprehensive information on maintaining property standards, addressing common violations and ensuring neighborhood aesthetics, including how to report a code violation. The webpage also offers guidelines for preventing overcrowded dwellings and maintaining safe, visually appealing communities.
Rockville’s water once again met or exceeded all federal water quality regulations limits, the city’s Department of Public Works said in the Annual Drinking Water Quality Report released July 1. The city’s water treatment plant, on the banks of the Potomac River, serves 70% of Rockville, or approximately 13,000 accounts
With the Mayor and Council’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget deliberations set to wrap up in May, Rockville is already seeking input from community members about neighborhood improvement projects to be considered during the next budget season. The city’s Capital Improvements Program lays out how Rockville plans to invest over a
Members of the public are invited to review and provide feedback on the recently released draft of the updated Town Center Master Plan. The overarching goal of the master plan update is to strengthen Town Center by creating a cohesive vision for the planning area, one that meets the city’s
May is Preservation Month, and in recognition, the Historic District Commission will host “ABCs of Historic Preservation” at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 30. The hybrid event will provide members of the community with an overview of historic preservation in Rockville. Attendees will learn how local historic structures are designated and
Following a handwritten invitation from a Silver Spring International Middle School student, Natasha Shangold, the City of Rockville’s forestry inspector, found herself in front of Delia Dunlap’s eighth-period Model United Nations class, where she discussed invasive species and the importance of local ecosystems. The first-day-of-spring visit was sparked by a
Rockville’s Vision Zero Action Plan is walking (and rolling) on with a new Complete Streets project and meetings about roadway improvements to improve safety for all. In April, the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments’ Transportation Land-Use Connections Program awarded Rockville $80,000 for a Complete Streets feasibility study of Congressional Lane.
Fall is when the Rockville community will have its opportunity to chime in on a project to rewrite and update the city’s zoning ordinance. A consultant team is developing draft zoning regulations for the current phase of the project based on a diagnostic report that is a result of the
The city is seeking public input on amendments to Rockville’s forestry and tree preservation ordinance at two forums in May. The first, at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 2, is tailored for applicants, developers and industry professionals with a technical interest who already have background knowledge of state and city law.
Rockville recently sent notices to nearly 8,300 city water customers requesting their help in determining and reporting the material used in their drinking water service lines. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s recent Lead and Copper Rule Revisions require water service
Thanks to D.C.-based artist Rose Jaffe, a vibrant mural now adorns the playground-facing wall of the Lincoln Park Community Center at 357 Frederick Ave. The mural features residents of all ages dancing, playing and moving together, alongside Maryland and Lincoln
Work is continuing on a comprehensive renovation and reconfiguration of the Rockville Swim and Fitness Center’s outdoor recreation pool. Improvements are being made to accessibility, amenities will be modernized, and infrastructure will provide new recreational features and pools for swimmers
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