Informed Residents. Stronger Communities.
Meeting People Where They Are
EPIC educates and mobilizes Montgomery County residents who have historically been left out of land-use, transportation and housing decisions in BIPOC communities and upcounty residents.
We break down complex county policies into clear, accessible information and host community conversations so residents understand what is happening and how policies will impact them.
We notify residents about hearings, help prepare testimony, offer translation support, and connect families to legal and planning resources when appropriate.
What We Work on:
- Housing & Zoning - Tracking proposals like University Boulevard Corridor Plan, More Housing N.O.W. & Gov. Moore's Housing Initiative
- Transportation & Corridor Planning Monitoring land acquistion, BRT expansion, and redevelopment impacts.
- Community Education & Civic Access Ensuring residents understand hearings, timelines, and how to participate
YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD. YOUR VOICE. YOUR FUTURE
Policy Updates
Governor’s Housing Plan
State legislation under consideration that could influence local zoning, development patterns, and housing production in Montgomery County.
EPIC is monitoring how statewide housing policy may intersect with corridor communities and neighborhood planning.
Ranked-Choice Voting (RCV)
A proposed change to how ballots are structured and counted in local elections. Voters would rank candidates instead of selecting only one.
Changes to voting systems require clear public education and civic awareness.
Community Outreach
EPIC will be speaking with residents across Montgomery County, asking:
Do you know who represents you?
Understanding representation is foundational to civic participation — regardless of how ballots are structured.
Key Issues EPIC Is Tracking
Veirs Mill Road Acquisition
Property acquisition and corridor redevelopment impacts.
University Boulevard Corridor Plan (UBCP)
Long-term density and land use changes along University Blvd.
More Housing N.O.W.
Countywide zoning changes affecting housing supply and redevelopment.
Glenmont Corridors
Long-term density and land use changes along University Blvd.