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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.
Included here are significant active projects in the City of Gaithersburg.
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Watershed Planning
Updated 6/9/2026 - New survey posted - Please complete by Thursday, June 18, 2026.
The City of Gaithersburg is updating the three watershed studies for the Muddy Branch and Lower Great Seneca and Middle Great Seneca Watersheds.
Headwaters MB-4 & MB-5 Drainage Improvements
Updated 5/18/2026 - The Department of Public Works will be making storm drain improvements in the East Deer Park neighborhood.
Bridalwood Stream Design
Updated 5/5/2026 - 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.
Industrial Drive Shared Use Path Connection
Updated 3/31/2026 - West Deer Park Road to Industrial Drive. The path will provide a low stress connection to the County’s master planned bicycle network.
Quince Orchard Boulevard Shared Use Path
Updated 3/23/2026 - 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.
Victory Farm Stormwater & Stream Stabilization
Updated 3/23/2026 - Public Works is designing stormwater improvements within Victory Farm Park, which include a pond retrofit and stream stabilization in two locations.
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.
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.
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.
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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Rio Residential Project - SDP-10104-2025
Updated 6/5/2026 - 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.
700 Professional Drive
New project 5/22/2026 - The Applicant proposes additional development at 700 Professional Drive. The new development is intended to be a mixture of commercial uses and multifamily residential units for seniors.
Build Gaithersburg 2040
Updated 5/22/2026 - 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.
Park & Brookes Avenues Multifamily Buildings
Updated 5/22/2026 - The Applicant submitted Preliminary/Final Site Plan application for a pair of four-story multi-family buildings totaling 151 units.
Royal Farms at Watkins Mill Town Center - SDP-10316-2026
New Application 5/19/2026 - The Applicant approval for a 5,380 square foot Royal Farms commercial building and associated gas pumps and a 9,020 square foot commercial pad site.
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.
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.
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
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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.
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
- www.ridetheflash.com
- Maryland Transit Authority (MTA) MD 355 BRT study documents
- MD 355 BRT Study Presentation to City of Gaithersburg
- Presentation from Interjurisdictional Meeting on BRT
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.
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
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.
Z-8814-2021: 35 & 37 S. Summit Ave
Approved 7/16/2021 - The applicant is requesting a zoning map amendment to rezone 35 and 37 S. Summit Ave from R-90 to CBD.
333 Ellington Blvd
Approved 6/16/2021 - A submission to amend a previously approved plan to include an additional story for a multi-family building located at 333 Ellington Blvd.
Novavax SDP-9003-2021
Approved 6/7/2021 - Novavax Campus containing 604,929 gsf in multiple buildings, structured parking garage, and open space for Office, Research & Development, and Integrated Light Manufacturing.
700 North Frederick Avenue
Adopted 3/15/2021 - Proposal for redevelopment of a 44-acre property
Proposed AT&T Telecommunications Tower
Canceled 3/2021 - AT&T is proposing to place a cell tower and associated structure just off of Great Seneca Highway a bit north of Upshire Circle.
Harriet R. Tubman Elementary School (Kelley Park)
Approved 11/4/2020 - A portion of Kelley Park has been proposed by Montgomery County Public Schools as a site for a new elementary school in the Gaithersburg Cluster
DeVol Funeral Home 10 & 14 East Deer Park Dr.
Denied 10/5/2020 - The applicant requested approval to convert an existing single-family house at 14 East Deer Park Drive to provide crematorium services and viewing parlor for the existing DeVol Funeral Home at 10 East Deer Park Drive.
Discovery Park
Completed 9/2020 - The development of a City park to serve the Quince Orchard Park, Vistas, Kentlands and greater Gaithersburg communities.
KIMCO Market Square Block F
Approved 9/3/2020 - The redevelopment of an existing surface parking lot and retail strip into a six-story mixed-use building.
102/104 South Frederick Avenue
Approved 5/6/2020 - The Applicant is requesting concept site plan approval for the construction of a new two-story 5,600 square foot office building.
Repeal & Replace the City’s Sign Ordinance
Approved 5/4/2020 -Reexamination of the current Sign Ordinance to keep current with advances in sign technology & changes in design trends.
Crown Farm
Approved 4/2020 - The Crown Farm is a large scale transit-oriented, mixed-use development. This project has been a priority for the City since its annexation into the City in 2006.
The Spectrum at Watkins Mill
Approved 1/6/2020 - The proposal of mixed office, restaurant, commercial, service station, senior center/public uses, including residential units to be built in two phases.