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INTRODUCTION
Montgomery County Today
describes Montgomery County’s people, environment, and landscapes. This report provides
background information for the new county comprehensive plan, Montco 2040: A Shared Vision, and can be used to:
• Understand planning issues facing Montgomery County;
• See what has happened recently in the county;
• Get in-depth information and data on a wide range of topics about Montgomery County; and
• Visualize growth trends and future needs.
Montgomery County Today
is divided into a variety of topics that describe the people and landscapes of the county, including
regional position, people, health, the built environment, the natural environment, open space, transportation, housing, the
economy, infrastructure, cultural and educational resources, and government structure.
