Science YES! Smart Growth YES!
The Shady Grove Science Center proposed as part of the Gaithersburg West Master Plan provides an exciting new vision for science and innovation in the heart of Montgomery County’s Technology Corridor:
- Keeps Montgomery County competitive in science and technology
- Green community design focused on fostering new advancements in science, education and health
- Creates 22,000 new jobs
- Provides $43 million in new annual tax revenue to Montgomery County to help fund schools and other needs
- Transforms the area into a more sustainable community
- Adds four new transit stations and a mix of jobs, retail and housing, all within easy walking distance
- More parks, recreation facilities, and community open space