Tell the County Council that Montgomery County can and must do better than the current version of Thrive 2050. Email today! County.council@montgomerycountymd.gov

Racial Equity and Social Justice Review Slams Thrive Montgomery 2050

“The Office of Legislative Oversight (OLO) has released its preliminary Racial Equity and Social Justice (RESJ) review of Thrive 2050 (text embedded below or click this link). Its analysis attacks Thrive at its core.

Thrive leads with a vision for economic development that focuses on attracting new businesses and workers to the County who can afford to reside and/or work in mixed-use, transit-oriented town centers. Yet, this economic development approach could widen racial and social inequities as it primarily offers benefits to affluent and disproportionately White people.”

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The OLO report confirms what CCCFH and other communities around the County have been saying about Thrive and its lack of attention on affordable housing issues for at least the past year.

Meanwhile, the CCCFH petition regarding concerns about Thrive Montgomery 2050 needs  more signatures! Show your support for the creation of Neighborhood Advisory Groups and the use of the Master Planning Process. Share the petition with this link: http://chng.it/v8HF74DqPb

Check out the CCCFH website for more information: www.cccfhmd.org/Thrive-plan