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Montgomery County Council— pass the ADU bill now!

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Miriam Finley
7 years ago Featured

I'm 24 years old and the high cost of housing in Montgomery County is a problem for me and my friends. Anything that will create more housing choices is something we should pursue.

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Anne R Hollander
7 years ago

This ZTA amendment is an important step toward increasing affordable housing throughout the county, particularly in areas with escalating costs and little land available for development. I urge your support.

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Cate Frezza
7 years ago

Maryland is a state that I’m proud to live in because we are more well intentioned to those in need than other states. Montgomery County is a county strong in this tradition. Let’s make sure we do all we can to ensure all of our residents have access to affordable housing.

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Alison Gillespie
7 years ago

The best way to make housing affordable at all income levels is to ADD MORE HOUSING. ADUs are a great option and allow many to own a home or stay in their home when they might otherwise have to move. I support this whole heartedly!!!

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Anonymous
7 years ago

I fully support goals of this bill.

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Stacy Kosko
7 years ago

This is an important choice in the spirit of equality, inclusivity, and community-mindedness while also being environmentally sensible, open-spaces friendly, and economically beneficial to all segments of the economy. It promises efficiency, effectiveness, and -- more importantly -- ethical policy-making.

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Tara Dutka
7 years ago

This is a good step toward mitigating our current housing crisis.

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Judy Mounty
7 years ago Featured

I am a long-time Takoma Park homeowner of retirement age. I love this community but with the rising taxes and other costs, may be faced with having to relocate rather than age in place. This bill offers potential options for my family.

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Barbara Berman
7 years ago

ADUs are lifesavers for people in so many different transitional situations. Please make them possible for Takoma Park.

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Marcus Jelks
7 years ago

More housing lowers costs and helps the environment.

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Salim Furth
7 years ago

MoCo's current rules restrict property rights unduly and harm the poor at the same time. Ease them, please.

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Erin OBrien
7 years ago

Don’t be on the same side of history as those who fear integration—build more affordable housing within our existing communities, share the resources of wealthy residents, and integrate our county!

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Linda Sicienski
7 years ago

If it works as it sounds

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Anonymous
7 years ago Featured

We live in a transit accessible area. Allowing more housing in transit-oriented communities is sound environmental policy; it uses existing infrastructure to support additional residents and cutting down on sprawl and car traffic that accompanies sprawl. It also increases the supply of affordable housing.

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Marissa Valeri
7 years ago

Housing in Montgomery County should not be for the wealthy alone. ADUs are an affordable option for renters, and a good option for seniors who want to age in place.

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Anonymous
7 years ago

Thank you!

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Barbara Gleason
7 years ago

I fully support the ZTA 19-01, in its current form, as recommended by the PHED Committee.

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Greg whelan
7 years ago

An excellent idea

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Sean Robertson
7 years ago Featured

I have 1/3 acre and a 6-car parking pad a 10 minute walk from Kensington MARC. As the climate crisis looms, homeowners like me should be encouraged to build detached ADUs rather than force newcomers out to less transit-accessible locales. Be sure to waive parking minimums near MARC and BRT, not just Metro/PL.

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Lyn Gibbs
7 years ago

Yes yes yes