FROM DEVELOPMENT TO COMMUNITY, HOW THE COUNTY IS TAKING INITIATIVE ON ITS GROWTH

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

• Return to Office: How have the last two years of office vacancy impacted Downtown Bethesda’s projects, development pipeline and activity? What trends and technology innovations are being added to developers’ 2022 office portfolios?
• The Bethesda Rebound: Who’s currently moving to Downtown Bethesda, and is this different than past years’ trends? What types of incentives are being implemented for owners and developers to return to MoCo?
• What new developments are in the works and how is the county working to draw people into the area?
• With the new affordable housing legislation in place, how is Montgomery County ensuring the support and success of assisting low-income individuals in a fast-moving market?
• With the long delay of the Purple Line Project, how are developers within the county shifting development strategies? What has been done for communities/businesses that were strongly affected by the ongoing construction?