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. Background documentation is included for each topic & updated material is attached as it is received. Please check this site frequently for project status & document updates.

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Build Gaithersburg 2040

Updated 11/13/2025 - 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.

Rio Residential Project - SDP-10104-2025

Updated 11/12/2025 - 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.

Walder Park Renovation

Updated 10/22/2025 - The City is beginning to plan and design the renovation of Walder Park, which is located at the intersection of Cedar Avenue and West Deer Park.

Casey Rosedale: Z-10030-2025

Updated 10/21/2025 - Applicant proposes to redevelop the existing Rosedale Apartments with a new mixed-income multi-family residential neighborhood containing up to 434 units.

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.

Industrial Drive Shared Use Path Connection

Updated 10/20/2025 - West Deer Park Road to Industrial Drive. The path will provide a low stress connection to the County’s master planned bicycle network.

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.

Headwaters MB-4 & MB-5 Drainage Improvements

New Project 10/1/2025 - The Department of Public Works will be making storm drain improvements in the East Deer Park neighborhood.

Victory Farm Stormwater & Stream Stabilization

Updated 9/25/2025 - Public Works is designing stormwater improvements within Victory Farm Park, which include a pond retrofit and stream stabilization in two locations.

913 and 917 Quince Orchard Road- Kentlands Apartments

Updated 8/25/2025 - 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.

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.

Astrazenca- 200 Orchard Ridge

New project 7/14/2025 - 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.

Rabbitt Road Stream Restoration Project

Updated 6/30/2025 - The City is designing a stream restoration project northeast of the intersection of Rabbitt Road and Rudis Way.

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.

Lakeforest Mall

Updated 5/19/2025 - 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.

Blohm Park Stormwater Pond Improvements

New project 3/24/2025 - 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.

Blohm Park Trail Improvements

Updated 2/14/2025 - Trail improvements for Blohm Park, including the addition of a boardwalk and raised overlook.

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.

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.

725 Progress Way – SDP-9759-2024

Updated 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.