NORRISTOWN — The Montgomery County Planning Commission has launched Engage Montco, a new way for the public to participate in the Montco 2050 plan’s progress, kicking off the next phase of the commission’s comprehensive planning work for Montco 2050: A Comprehensive Plan for a Changing World.
Engage Montco is an interactive tool for residents to participate in the Montco 2050 plan and to view ongoing work. The site offers an easy way for residents and visitors to provide insights and stay informed of the county’s progress on Montco 2050.
“We hope the public will enjoy taking part in the Montco 2050 plan and will share these resources with family, friends, and colleagues,” Montgomery County Planning Commission Executive Director Scott France said in a statement. “We also encourage municipalities to share this resource with residents and stakeholders. The Montco 2050 Comprehensive Plan will help the county make decisions for years into the future. There is a lot of work that has to happen before we have a final product, and we need everybody’s involvement to develop a great plan.”
During the first phase of Montco 2050, the planning commission sought feedback from the community and received valuable input on several areas, including housing, traffic, roads, trails, open space, and flooding.
Planning commission staff finalized 10 concise online background and trend reports, which compiled background information on the changes that have taken place over the last 10 years and created an online map hub with additional data as a companion site.
The commission has also created a Montco 2050 Social Media Toolkit containing social media text and images that municipalities and stakeholders can share to spread the word on the next phase of the Montco 2050 plan, and the many available opportunities for public feedback.
Residents are encouraged to explore these resources and regularly check for new information. Engage Montco 2050 will be updated regularly with new opportunities for residents to provide input. Visit engage.montgomerycountypa.gov to participate.
