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Included here are significant active projects in the City of Gaithersburg. These include large scale development plans, annexations, legislative & policy issues, and other Mayor & City Council initiatives. Please check this site frequently for project status updates.

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Industrial Drive Shared Use Path Connection

Updated 2/26/2026 - West Deer Park Road to Industrial Drive. The path will provide a low stress connection to the County’s master planned bicycle network.

Malcolm King Park Dam Removal & Spot Repairs

New Project 2/24/2026 - The Department of Public Works plans to conduct design and construction activities in Malcolm King Park.

Bridalwood Stream Design

New Project 2/23/2026 - The Department of Public Works is in the process of redesigning a dry pond located on City Property near the intersection of Bradenton Court and Sioux Lane.

Rabbitt Road Stream and Vegetative Buffer Restoration

Updated 1/21/2025 - The City is designing a stream restoration project northeast of the intersection of Rabbitt Road and Rudis Way.

Walder Park Renovation

Updated 1/14/2026 - The City is designing the renovation of Walder Park, which is located at the intersection of Cedar Avenue and West Deer Park.

Blohm Park Stormwater Pond Improvements

Updated 12/23/2025 The Department of Public Works is planning improvements to the Blohm Park stormwater management pond. The City has hired a contractor to perform design, construction, and a three-year post-construction monitoring plan.

Victory Farm Stormwater & Stream Stabilization

Updated 12/23/2025 - Public Works is designing stormwater improvements within Victory Farm Park, which include a pond retrofit and stream stabilization in two locations.

Headwaters MB-4 & MB-5 Drainage Improvements

Updated 12/22/2025 - The Department of Public Works will be making storm drain improvements in the East Deer Park neighborhood.

Watershed Planning

Updated 12/10/2025 - The City of Gaithersburg is updating the three watershed studies for the Muddy Branch and Lower Great Seneca and Middle Great Seneca Watersheds.

Blohm Park Trail Improvements

Updated 11/26/2025 - Trail improvements for Blohm Park, including the addition of a boardwalk and raised overlook.

Move Safe Citywide Safety Action Plan

New Project 10/20/2025 - The City of Gaithersburg is committed to ensuring people can travel throughout the city safely. To achieve this goal, Gaithersburg is developing a citywide safety action plan, titled "Move Safe," with the backing from the Federal Highway Administration's Safe Streets and Roads for All program.

Crown Farm Park

Updated 7/23/2025 - The City of Gaithersburg is in the planning phase for the City’s newest park, a 2.99 acre parcel located at the corner of Decoverly Drive and Steinbeck Avenue in Crown.

Pleasant View Park at Former CPSC Site

Updated 9/10/2024 - The City is developing a 9.54-acre park with parking, community gardens, bicycle skills course, open space, pavilions, playground, fitness pods & welcome plaza.

Bohrer Park Path Resurfacing

Updated 8/8/2024 - The City will be resurfacing the Bohrer Park asphalt path between Desellum Ave. and Brighton Drive.

Lakelands Park Renovation

New project 8/7/2024 - The playground equipment at Lakelands Park is 20 years old and has reached the end of its useful service life.

16 South Summit Avenue (Police Station/Mayor & Council Chambers)

Updated 7/2024 - Purchased in 2016, work continues on the interior & exterior of the building to bring the police facilities up to current standards and accommodate needs for future expansion.

Morris Park Playground Replacement

Updated 5/15/2024 - The playground equipment at Morris Park is 20 years old and has reached the end of its useful service life.

LED Street Light Conversion

Updated 4/17/2024 - The City has developed a five year project to convert all City-owned street lights energy efficient light emitting diode or (LED) fixtures.

Quince Orchard Boulevard Shared Use Path

Updated 3/5/2024 - This project provides for the design, land acquisition, utility relocation, and construction of a new 10-foot wide shared use bike path along the western side of Quince Orchard Boulevard.

Montgomery County E-Scooter Pilot Program

Updated 9/9/2021 - The City of Gaithersburg is participating in the Montgomery County Dockless Vehicle-Sharing Demonstration Project.

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Lakeforest Mall

Updated 1/30/2026 - The Applicant has submitted Final Site Plan Applications SP-10031-2025 and SP-10084-2025 for Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the Lakeforest Project. Phase 1 includes storm drain infrastructure and the reshaping of one of the stormwater management ponds. Phase 2 includes the construction of Street One, Street Two and Lakeforest Blvd.

Build Gaithersburg 2040

Updated 1/26/2026 - The City is continuing its work on updating the Land Use and Transportation Elements of the Master Plan, a collective effort called Build Gaithersburg 2040. As the broad visions and goals are being defined, community feedback is collected and will be used to help guide the recommendations.

913 and 917 Quince Orchard Road- Kentlands Apartments

Updated 1/26/2026 - An amendment to Schematic Development Plan Application ASDP-9825-2024 has been filed requesting to construct 297 unit multi-family building at 913 and 917 Quince Orchard Road.

Rio Residential Project - SDP-10104-2025

Updated 1/6/2026 - The Applicant requests approval for up to 500 multi-family residential units apartment units and 43,000 SF of retail uses in four buildings located throughout Washingtonian Center.

Casey Rosedale: Z-10030-2025

Updated 11/26/2025 - Applicant proposes to redevelop the existing Rosedale Apartments with a new mixed-income multi-family residential neighborhood containing up to 434 units.

151 Lakeland Drive: AFP-9894-2024

New Project 8/12/2024 - The Applicant is requesting approval to construct a 10,000 square foot restaurant building

Park & Brookes Avenues Multifamily Buildings

Updated 6/10/2024 - The Applicant submitted Preliminary/Final Site Plan application for a pair of four-story multi-family buildings totaling 151 units.

View a List of Transportation Related Projects

Washingtonian Boulevard Low Stress Bicycle Path Connection

MD - 355 Bus Rapid Transit Route

Ride on Extra - Express Bus Route

I-270 Innovative Congestion Management

Quince Orchard Boulevard Reconstruction

I-270/NIST East Shared Use Path

Washingtonian Boulevard Low Stress Bicycle Path Connection

Updated 9/21/2024 - The proposed improvements for this project will include pavement striping, roundabout signage, stormwater management, retaining wall and landscaping for a shared use path. The project design is anticipated to be completed by the end of the year 2024. Staff is evaluating the project for potential grant opportunities.

Project Area Map

MD-355 Bus Rapid Transit Route

Maryland Department of Transportation, in partnership with Montgomery County Department of Transportation, is planning the implementation of bus rapid transit (BRT) on Maryland 355. This project is part of the Countywide Transit Corridors Functional Master Plan. It spans from Clarksburg to Bethesda. Most of its alignment goes along MD 355 (North Frederick Road, Rockville Pike, and Wisconsin Ave).

Contact: Joana Conklin
240-777-7170
rapid.transit@montgomerymd.gov

Ride on Extra - Express Bus Route

The Ride On Extra bus service is a limited stop and thereby faster service between the Lakeforest Transit Center and the Medical Center Metro Station in Bethesda.

Project information at - www.montgomerycountymd.gov

Contact: Phil McLaughlin
240-777-5825
phillip.mclaughlin@montgomerycountymd.gov

I-270 Innovative Congestion Management

The Maryland State Highway Administration’s I-270 Innovative Congestion Management Project; improvements are to be built between Frederick and I-495 along I-270. Improvements, such as metered ramps, lane extensions and roadway design, will relieve congestion and ease commuter travel along MD I-270.

Contact: Steve McVeigh
304-816-2799
jmcveigh@sha.state.md.us

Quince Orchard Blvd. Reconstruction & Installation of a Shared Use Path

Updated 4/12/2024 - The proposed improvements to Quince Orchard Boulevard under this project will include pavement and sidewalk reconstruction, the removal and replacement of existing trees, the installation of storm water management (SWM) infrastructure, and improvements to the storm drain network as well as other roadway related activities. Additionally, design of a Shared Use Path along Quince Orchard Boulevard from Firstfield Drive to Firstfield Drive and along Rabbitt Road from Quince Orchard Boulevard to the Youth Center. The design is currently coordinating with utilities as of April 2024.

View a map of the shared use path project

Contact: Public Works
301-258-6370
publicworks@gaithersburgmd.gov

I-270/NIST East Shared Use Path

Updated 10/2024 - This project includes design of a new 10-foot wide shared use path between an existing path along the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) frontage on West Diamond Avenue and would extend to Muddy Branch Road near the Festival Shopping Center. The total length of the project is approximately 1 mile. This connection would add another critical bicycle connection around the NIST campus. This path will add to the City’s low stress network, allowing for shortened and safer connections for the community. The City received a Maryland Department of Transportation Kim Lamphier’s Bikeways Grant to support the engineering design of the path

View a map of the shared use path project

Updates:

October 2024 – 65% design anticipated to be submitted for review by 12/2024
February 2024 – 30% Design submitted for review
July 5, 2023 - Topographic and utility surveys have been completed.

Contact: Public Works
301-258-6370
publicworks@gaithersburgmd.gov

Other Projects

Mid-county Highway (M83)

The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) completed the supplemental study for the Mid-county Corridor Study (MCS) to assess the effects of Maryland 355 Bus Rapid Transit on the Mid-county Highway (M-83) corridor performance. The County has placed this project on indefinite hold. Based on the hold this project will be removed from the project list at the end of 2020.

Project information at - www.montgomerycountymd.gov

Completed Projects

Following is a list of significant projects within the City of Gaithersburg that are now archived for reference purposes. These include large scale development plans, annexations, legislative and policy issues, and other select initiatives of the Mayor and City Council. Each topic includes the final status and documentation. Note that while the project may be considered complete as no further City action is required at this time, construction of these projects may be ongoing.

CarMax Properties: Z-10120-2025

Updated 10/6/2025 - The Applicant has submitted a zoning map amendment application to rezone two parcels, approximately 13.34 acres, from the MXD (Mixed Use Development) zone to the C-2 (General Commercial) zone.

Astrazenca- 200 Orchard Ridge - ASDP-9990-2024

Approved 9/2/2025 - The Applicant is requesting approval for 8,362 square feet of building additions for office and medical research development space.

Gateway Lakeforest: Z-9928-2024

Approved 7/11/2025 - Applicant proposes to redevelop 481 N Frederick Ave and 101 Lakeforest Blvd with a new 8-story multi-family residential building.

Stevenson-Metgrove: SP-9881-2024

Updated 7/9/2025 - Final Site Plan application for 232 single family residential units west of Metropolitan Grove Road.

10009 Fields Road Car Wash: SDP-9896-2024

Approved 5/21/2025 - The Applicant seeks approval for an approximately 5,106 square-foot car wash facility.

Whip Clean Car Wash - 391 Muddy Branch Road, SP-9915-2024

Updated 1/13/2025 - The Applicant is requesting approval to construct a new 11,378 square foot automatic car wash facility at 391 Muddy Branch Road.

The Spectrum at Watkins Mill Sketch Plan Amendment

Application Withdrawn 1/3/2025 -Applicant proposes the following changes to Block R: remove the age restriction, increase the number of dwelling units, and raise the height limit.

Sheetz - Walnut Hill Shopping Center, SP-9786-2024

Status updated 11/20/2024 - The Applicant request final site plan approval for a 4,959 square foot Sheetz retail building and accessory automobile filling station.

725 Progress Way – SDP-9759-2024

Approved 8/15/2024 - Applicant proposes to construct two buildings with up to 14,750 square feet of retail use at 715 and 725 Progress Way.

Headwaters Drainage Study

Final Report Posted 8/7/2024 - A drainage study of the headwaters of the Muddy Branch, Lower & Middle Seneca Creek watersheds.

Casey Property Annexation: X-9683-2023

Updated 5/23/2024 - The applicant has submitted an Annexation Petition proposing to annex one 5.25 acre parcel that is currently adjacent to the City boundary.

103 Spectrum Avenue: SP-9569-2023

Approved 2/21/2024 - The plan proposes a 234 unit residential building with integrated parking garage.

Walnut Hill Commercial Annexation: X-9510-2023

Approved 10/16/2023 - The applicant has submitted a proposal to annex and make changes to the Walnut Hill Shopping Center at 16531 South Frederick Avenue.

The Housing Element - Creating a Future Vision for Housing in the City

Adopted 9/18/2023 - The City has started the development of a new Housing Element within the City’s Master Plan that will outline goals and recommendations to address future housing needs, including workforce, low-income & other affordable housing options.

Copper Canyon Grill Dining Pier: SDP-9462-2002

Approved 9/6/2023 - Copper Canyon Grill is requesting approval for a 1,012 square foot covered dining pier to be located in the RIO Lake.

Nike Site Sketch Plan: SK-9497-2023

Adopted 6/20/2023 - The applicant is proposing to construct 380 multifamily residential units in four buildings up to five stories in height, all located on approximately 14 acres north of the Lakelands Ridge community.

Casey Pedestrian Bridge

Completed 5/2023 - The pedestrian bridge located behind Casey Community Center will be removed & replaced with new structure.

Solitaire Court Stream Restoration

Completed 4/2023 - The Department of Public Works has designed improvements to a tributary of Long Draught Branch that runs through Diamond Farm Park. The goal is to stabilize the banks and decrease erosion along 2,200 linear feet of stream.

1 Central Avenue

Approved 2/6/2023 - The development plan proposes 72 stacked townhouse units along with green amenity space.

Watkins Mill Town Center Urban Core

Approved 11/16/2022 - Amendment to Schematic Development Plan Application ASDP-9338-2022 was submitted to request the reallocation of 100,950 square feet of office density and 62,494 square feet of retail density between previously approved Buildings B1, B2, B3, C2, C3 and C5 in the Watkins Mill Town Center Urban Core.

Crown Farm High School

Courtesy Review Completed 6/21/2022 - A location in the Crown community has been proposed by Montgomery County Public Schools as a site for a new high school in the Gaithersburg Cluster

Proposed Car Wash at 601-607 South Frederick Avenue

Denied 6/21/2022 - Applicant to combine the three lots into a single lot to construct a new automatic car wash and parking lot.

Kentlands Square Infill Sites

Approved 4/4/2022- A proposal requesting approval of three additional infill commercial buildings totaling 21,700 square feet in Kentlands Square Shopping Center.

Travis Avenue Rezoning & Concept Plan

Approved 4/4/2022 - A proposal to rezone 18501 N Frederick Ave to CD and develop two mixed use commercial & residential buildings.

405 South Frederick Avenue - WAWA Gas Station

Approved 2/2022 - The applicant is requesting approval for the construction of a new automobile filling station & retail building.

Robertson Park Field Upgrade

Completed 12/2021 - Multi-use field is being upgraded from a grass field to a synthetic turf field with an organic infill.

Fishman Property

Approved 11/17/2021 - A proposal for the construction of a six-story mixed-use building that contains ground floor retail, five-story multi-family apartments, amenity space and an associated three-level parking garage in the Olde Towne District.

Watkins Mill Road & Travis Avenue Stream Restoration Project

Completed 10/2021 - Public Works has designed improvements to the Whetstone Run & Watkins Mill Run streams within Blohm Park. The construction phase of the improvements is scheduled to begin late spring 2020 and continue into the fall

Olde Towne Park Plaza Improvements

Completed 10/2021 - Improvements to the Olde Towne Plaza’s interactive water feature, located at the corner of South Summit and East Diamond Avenues.

Everbrook Academy 151 Lakelands Drive

Denied 9/21/2021 - The construction of a daycare/early childhood education building, outdoor play space & associated parking lot.

Inspiration Lake Pier Replacement

Completed 9/16/2021 - The existing wooden pier on Inspiration Lake in the Kentlands has been demolished.

The Future of Lakeforest

Updated 8/18/2021 - Lakeforest Mall was developed in 1978 as a traditional enclosed suburban shopping mall with four major anchor stores and a core of in-line tenants, all surrounded by large surface parking lots. The mall has declined in recent years as a result of changing retail habits. Consisting of about 100 acres, the site now offers a significant redevelopment opportunity.