Frederick County's Division of Planning and Permitting, reorganized in 2011, is witnessing a shift in development activity from the city to the county with a focus on multi-family housing options, driven in part by the millennial demographic. The county projects significant population growth over the next 20 years, expecting to add over 71,000 residents and nearly 14,300 jobs, which will influence housing demands and urban planning strategies. Comprehensive planning will guide land use and zoning updates necessary to accommodate this growth.