MONTGOMERY COUNTY APPROVES WOODMONT CENTRAL

BETHESDA, MD. — The Montgomery County Planning Board has approved a mixed-use initiative proposed by Donohoe Development for Woodmont Central, located at the Woodmont Triangle area in Bethesda. The 585,000-square-foot, multi-phase development will include two apartment towers and an office building. The 455-unit residential component, known as The Gallery at Bethesda, will feature 20,000 feet of retail space. Construction on the 234-unit first phase is expected to begin in January 2012, with completion in March 2014. Additionally, construction on the 91,612-square-foot office building with 10,505 square feet of retail space is expected to begin in January 2012 with completion in March 2013. The second building of The Gallery at Bethesda, containing the remaining 221 units, is expected to break ground in January 2013 with completion in November 2014. WDG Architecture is providing architecture and urban design services.