‘Montco 2050’ comprehensive plan to be shared publicly on Sept. 30 in Ambler, county officials sign lease for emergency behavioral health crisis center in KOP

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September 24th, 2025 | By Ryan Genova

The Montgomery County Planning Commission (MCPC) is inviting the public to a public presentation on
“Montco 2050: A Comprehensive Plan for a Changing World” on September 30 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at the Ambler Theater, 108 East Butler Avenue.

From the announcement:

MCPC develops a new comprehensive plan every ten years. The plan, created with extensive public input, is organized around changes in how and where stakeholders in the County work, learn, have fun, and live. The current phase focuses on the plan’s vision statements, goals, and proposed plan recommendations.  If you would like to learn more about this comprehensive plan process, visit Engage Montco, Montgomery County’s online engagement and feedback website.

To register, you can click here. Following the presentation, a celebration of MCPC’s 75th anniversary will be held.

“We have accomplished a great deal around the County in our 75 years. Our work includes overseeing grant programs to support local improvements, a community planning assistance program to help municipalities meet their own local planning goals, transportation improvements, environmental sustainability initiatives, a countywide trail system with 100 miles (and counting!), preserved farms and open spaces, and more!” the announcement said.


In related news, county officials recently signed a lease agreement for an emergency behavioral health crisis center at 1021 W. 8th Avenue in King of Prussia.

According to The Reporter, the county will “guarantee” a three-year lease on the 49,112 sf property with terms stipulating a possible continuation until September 2040. Rent for the property was listed at $18 per square foot for the first year, with the lease increasing 2.5 percent each year for up to 15 years, The Reporter said.

The project will cost more than $21 million in start-up funds, with $15 million for renovation efforts and $6 million for staffing and operations costs. Funding sources came from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Service’s HealthChoices Behavioral Health Program.

The facility is expected to have a “no turn away policy” and will be open 24 hours per day, seven days per week, The Reporter said.