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Montgomery County Planning Commission

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Give the County Nominees: 2013 Montgomery Awards Are Coming

Projects may be suggested for winners of this annual planning and design award.

The Montgomery County Planning Commission is seeking project nominations for its 2013 Montgomery Awards. This annual program recognizes the best in planning and design in Montgomery County, and acknowledges the high quality work and commitment of communities, organizations, and professionals. All nominations must be submitted by May 17. Eligibility, award criteria, and an online entry form are available online at www.montcopa.org/MontgomeryAwards. In 2013 the program categories were expanded, providing a greater opportunity to recognize diverse projects in the county. The categories include land development projects that promote excellence in design and planning; revitalization projects that contribute to the revitalization of a community …

Thursday, November 15, 2012

Montco Planning Commission Honors Glenside Commercial District

The Glenside Commercial District was one of five outstanding county projects recognized by the Montgomery County Planning Commission

  The Montgomery County Planning Commission honored five projects and their creators yesterday at the annual Montgomery Awards ceremony. The program recognizes the best in planning and design and revitalization in the county. The Glenside Commercial District was honored with a revitalization award; the other category is land development. The Glenside Commercial District received a 2012 Montgomery Award for streetscape enhancements that have revitalized the Easton Road corridor, which runs through the heart of Glenside. This project has helped reinvigorate a popular, walkable, aesthetically pleasing neighborhood where residents and visitors are excited to shop and support local businesses.  The improvements run the length of the Easton Road…

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