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Views, ideas, and thoughts about Rockville, Maryland
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At its Monday, March 3, 2025 meeting, the Rockville Mayor and Council will discuss parking policy changes in the Tower Oaks development and federal earmark requests for FY26. The Mayor and Council will also hold work sessions on the “Results Rockville” dashboard and revising the zoning ordinance to speed approvals. This meeting is an important […]
27.2.2025 14:00Garage Design Flaws May Spark Parking Policy Changes in RockvilleThe Rockville City Council will meet on Monday, February 24, 2025, at 6:30 pm to discuss a Human Services Needs Assessment Report, results from a community survey on human services, budget adjustments for FY 2025, a Zoning Text Amendment to implement changes from the Town Center Master Plan, and amendments to infrastructure contracts totaling $13.2 […]
21.2.2025 19:51Discrimination, Economic Hardships, and Mental Health Challenges in RockvilleThe calendar may say we’re still in winter, but the first signs of spring are already popping up in Rock Creek Park in the Twinbrook neighborhood! Keep an eye out for clusters of delicate snowdrops (Galanthus) pushing up through the leaf litter along the trail from Linthicum Street into the park—they’re just about ready to […]
16.2.2025 19:51Spring is on the Way in Rock Creek Park!At its Monday, January 27, 2025 meeting, the Rockville Mayor and Council will discuss a Zoning Ordinance Rewrite, addressing comprehensive rezoning. The Mayor and Council will also adopt amendments to the Lincoln Park Neighborhood Conservation District Plan and the Town Center Master Plan. On the Consent Agenda (items approved without discussion) are a contract for […]
25.1.2025 04:02Vacant Spaces, Bold Heights: The Questions Left Unanswered in Rockville’s Big Plan for DowntownAt its Monday, January 6, 2025 meeting starting at 6:30 pm, the Rockville Mayor and Council will discuss revisions to the Lincoln Park Conservation District and the Town Center Master Plan. On the Consent Agenda (items approved without discussion) is an additional loan of $1.5 million from Montgomery County to RHE Scarborough Square. This meeting […]
27.12.2024 14:07Shaping Rockville’s Future: Preserving Lincoln Park and Urbanizing Town CenterAt its Monday, December 16, 2024 meeting, the Rockville Mayor and Council will approve a concept plan for the Rockville Metro Station and hold a second worksession on the Town Center Master Plan. On the Consent Agenda (items approved without discussion) are purchase refuse trucks, approve easements and agreements for public and stormwater improvements, install […]
15.12.2024 01:17Rockville Council Explores Bold Updates to Downtown<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I am glad you are so vigilant.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
10.12.2024 14:33Comment on Is Your Neighborhood Missing from City Survey? by Anita SummerourIn reply to <a href="https://maxforrockville.com/2024/12/09/is-your-neighborhood-missing-from-city-survey/#comment-2185">Alison</a>. The survey title is highlighted in the post and is also a link to the survey. It was announced in the email version of Rockville Reports.
10.12.2024 13:11Comment on Is Your Neighborhood Missing from City Survey? by Max van Balgooy<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>what survey was this? I’ve filled out other ones…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
10.12.2024 01:25Comment on Is Your Neighborhood Missing from City Survey? by AlisonDid you know that Twinbrook, one of Rockville’s largest neighborhoods, wasn’t included in the city’s recent Human Services Needs Assessment survey? Surprisingly, much of the southern half of the city was left out, including neighborhoods like Silver Rock, Burgundy Estates, Montrose, North Farm, Congressional Towers, and Woodmont Park. It’s unclear how this oversight happened, but […]
9.12.2024 23:05Is Your Neighborhood Missing from City Survey?At its Monday, December 9, 2024 meeting, the Rockville Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing on the Town Center Master Plan. On the Consent Agenda (items approved without discussion) are FY2024 Financial Report, contracts for diesel fuel, CDBG funding request, among others. The Mayor and Council will also receive reports on the remodeling […]
7.12.2024 02:03Council to Review Town Center and Metro Development PlansHousing stability is a cornerstone of a thriving and inclusive community. On November 18, 2024, the Rockville City Council convened a critical worksession to address housing stability—a top priority for city leaders. This third installment in a series of housing-focused sessions followed discussions on supply and subsidy strategies, and emphasized the importance of protecting renters, […]
5.12.2024 20:34Renters’ Rights and Housing Equity: Key Takeaways from Rockville’s WorksessionAt its Monday, October 28, 2024 meeting, the Rockville Mayor and Council will discuss Fiscal Year 2026 budget, another hearing on the Town Center Master Plan, and a worksession for a master plan on the adaptive re-use of the King Farm Farmstead Park Complex. On the Consent Agenda (items approved without discussion) are funding emergency […]
28.10.2024 00:09Council Seeks Community Input on Budget, Downtown Growth, and Reuse of King Farm<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Max, </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rent Stabilization is PRICE CONTROL. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It's a cutesy marketing term, but it is PRICE CONTROL.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Even the Mayor of Hanoi, Viet Nam a communist nation said it was the worst thing for housing for Hanoi. Numerous articles of the 2019 NYC rent control impacts abound, non to the good, units kept off market, scarcity , drive up rents and what have you.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In addition, in Montgomery there is VACANCY CONTROL- which is another form of PRICE CONTROL--in that the vacant unit when vacated can never get to then current market rate rents. So many times long term tenants have rents below then market rate and usually by a fair margin. May be only raise by 10% of THE OLD RENT THEN IN PLACE AT MOVE OUT. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Trust you can understand the difference. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>EVEN IF the unit was completely renovated like new bathroom or kitchen flooring etc, would gather NO MORE rent increase than if it were relet in AS IS condition. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>So, it stands to reason, that no economic incentive to refurbish a unit and recoup costs. It was the death spiral to DC housing until it was lifted under The Control Board. You should note last week as reported; that DC is crowing about the amount of new housing being built to date and meeting its target. Montgomery, not really at all. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>To put in perspective; Montgomery is larger than all of DC and Baltimore combined and its new housing is but a fraction of DC OR VIRGINIA.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I can tell you a national investor builder who has two (2) deals; one (1) in Fairfax and one (1) in Rockville/Gaithersburg market, after analysis of RENT CONTROL; just walked away from a office teardown for housing deal due to the climate of RENT CONTROL in Montgomery.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> They KEPT the Virginia site and looking for a 2nd site in Fairfax instead. Again, knock on effects of RENT CONTROL.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
7.8.2024 15:49Comment on Rent Control and Rent Stabilization: Lessons from Germany by James<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> `There is an old adage that goes something like this,, “Every thing that can be said regarding an issue has been said, but not everyone has said it.” A seven member Council certainly takes more time than a five member Council to address an issue.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
6.8.2024 21:42Comment on Council Discussion Highlights Complexities of Rent Stabilization by Bob Wright“There are no easy, simple solutions, despite the appeal of quick fixes like controlling rents, increasing housing density, or mandating a higher percentage of low-cost units in apartment complexes.” Actually, increasing housing density is an easy, simple solution that does not have unintended long-term consequences (other than electoral pushback from NIMBYs). These were my comments during the mayor and council meeting. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1q9tXCjLe9V3AlSet53urv-oh8_s23nzsLWXSMy5PJ7Y/edit And this is a letter I sent to mayor and council a bit ago about increasing density near transit in Rockville. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1U5A4ylK7qyenSxUze0NAP4Jnqu6p19nOts91BVCuyDE/edit
6.8.2024 14:38Comment on Council Discussion Highlights Complexities of Rent Stabilization by drgetmoney<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>one of the speakers during the community forum that spoke in favor or rent caps used a lot of profane (and threatening) language. It was near the end of the 4 hours of testimony on the topic.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
2.8.2024 23:39Comment on Rockville Council Agenda Includes Major Forest Preservation Updates and Transportation Achievements by Ryan Murphy<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Thanks Max. Not all of us have enough time to follow these issues. I am not inattentive, though, and so much of what goes on with the Mayor and Council concerns me. Steve</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
30.7.2024 21:06Comment on Unlawful Meeting: Rockville Mayor and Council Fails to Notify Public by steve wajda<!-- wp:paragraph --> probably didn't want to put some of this stuff off for a few more weeks for the July 8th meeting…and expecting an extended discussion on rent stabilization during that meeting <!-- /wp:paragraph -->
18.6.2024 01:29Comment on Mayor and Council Adding Thursday Morning Meetings? by drgetmoneyThanks Max; we noticed this restaurant recently and will definitely purely try it. <div><br></div> < div>Any intel
24.5.2024 16:00Comment on Spotlight: La Speranza Restaurant, A New Italian Gem in Twinbrook by ROBERT WILSON