Committee backs University Boulevard Corridor plan with narrower rezoning for abutting lots; members press stronger anti-displacement measures

The Montgomery County Planning, Housing and Parks Committee voted 2–1 to refer the amended University Boulevard Corridor master plan to the full County Council after adopting a package of edits to housing, zoning and implementation language.

The committee left in housing recommendations that call for 15% Moderately Priced Dwelling Units (MPDUs) in new development and for public properties redeveloping with residential components to target a minimum of 30% MPDUs (15% at the standard MPDU level and 15% affordable to households at or below 50% of area median income). "The plan aims to balance the preservation of existing market‑rate affordable housing with the production of new housing that can create additional moderate units along the corridor," planning staff said during the presentation (Ms. Dunn, Planning staff).

Committee members pressed staff on language intended to prevent displacement. One member asked to replace "strive for no net loss" language with mandatory…