University Boulevard Corridor rezoning (SMA H-163)
Montgomery County
Summary
The final step in implementing the University Boulevard Corridor Plan would put new zoning on the official map, allowing taller buildings along the corridor. Residents and civic groups warned of displacement of Black and Latino homeowners, insufficient transportation infrastructure, and a lack of direct notice to affected single-family homeowners.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 7
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
Critics say new duplexes could cost about $900,000 per unit, with 15-20 year tax abatements for developers cited as a county revenue concern.
Developers and future residents seeking higher-density housing along a planned transit corridor.
Existing Black and Latino homeowners along the corridor, who opponents say face displacement pressure and were not directly notified of the zoning changes.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Council Session - Sep 15, 2026
The final step in implementing the University Boulevard Corridor Plan would put new zoning on the official map, allowing taller buildings along the corridor. Residents and civic groups warned of displacement of Black and Latino homeowners, insufficient transportation infrastructure, and a lack of direct notice to affected single-family homeowners.
Council Session - Jul 14, 2026
The public hearing on the comprehensive rezoning for the University Boulevard Corridor Plan was canceled due to a clerical error and rescheduled for September 15, 2026, as SMA H-163.
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