Seeks to Make Retail-Residential District Safer and Friendlier for Pedestrians and Bikes A project to make Rockville Town Center safer for pedestrians and bicyclists by calming traffic kicked off Nov. 21 as city staff and the city’s contractor discussed the construction schedule for the Town Center Road Diets Project. At
Application Deadline is Jan. 27 The city’s matching grant program helps neighbors work together to accomplish common goals that support the health, vitality and inclusivity of the place they call home.
November Forums Provide Outlet for Feedback Rockville will hold two virtual forums in November, for shopping center owners, property managers and tenants, seeking feedback on how the city can provide greater support. The forums will be held 9-10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 14 and 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15. Both are open to the
A new report developed by the City of Rockville, released in September, details the results of the 2020 Census as they relate to the city. “2020 Census Results for the City of Rockville” can be found on the city’s website at www.rockvillemd.gov/610/Community-Data-Trends.
Since January’s implementation of the Compliance Engine, a third-party inspection and data collection platform for fire protection systems, the city has experienced 20% fewer nuisance alarms.
The Mayor and Council adopted their vision for the future of RedGate Park in October, following months of public input and consideration, with the Reimagining RedGate Park Master Plan. The master plan will map out how the nearly 130-acre park will develop. About 90% of the park will be dedicated
REDI Helps Rockville Businesses Pivot Away from the Pandemic The nonprofit charged with helping businesses launch, locate and expand in Rockville spent the most recent fiscal year preparing for a post-pandemic rebound, Rockville Economic Development, Inc., said in its annual report. “Over the past few years, REDI’s focus has been
The City of Rockville has been awarded an American Planning Association Award from the APA’s National Capital Area Chapter for Excellence in Planning for the city’s recently adopted Rockville 2040 Comprehensive Plan. The award highlights the significant and successful efforts of the Mayor and Council, Planning Commission, staff and community,
Rockville will hold a virtual historic tax credit workshop, Tuesday, Sept. 27, alongside the Maryland Historical Trust and Montgomery County Historic Preservation Department. The workshop will be held via WebEx at 7 p.m.
Charnita A. Jackson joined the city in April as community enforcement code inspector manager with the Department of Community Planning and Development Services. We asked her a few questions about her role to introduce her to the Rockville community.
City government and facilities will be closed for Christmas and New Year’s Day. All city facilities will be closed Mondays, Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. Parking will be free at city-owned meters on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. Recycling, trash
Join the City of Rockville for the city’s Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration. The celebration will be held from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13 at Rockville High School, 2100 Baltimore Road.
Rockville will honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy as the city holds its 52nd annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration with a ceremony on Saturday, Jan. 13, and a week of service activities.
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