Silver Spring is where diversity is celebrated, culture flourishes, and community spirit thrives. Nestled in Montgomery County, just six miles from the nation’s capital, it offers a welcoming environment for families at all stages of life. Named Fortune Magazine’s #1 Best Place for Families to Live and ranked among WalletHub’s Top 5 Most Diverse Cities, Silver Spring is home to over 100 cultural institutions. Part of Montgomery County’s 6+ million annual visitors are drawn to its vibrant Arts & Entertainment District, unique restaurants, and community events. With over $9.5 billion invested in transformative projects like the Purple Line—a 16.2-mile light rail connecting key areas of the region—Silver Spring continues to grow as a dynamic and accessible place to live, work, and visit.
The Silver Spring Urban District (SSUD) provides enhanced services to the Central Business District to ensure that downtown Silver Spring is maintained as a clean, safe and attractive environment to promote a vibrant social and business climate to support long-term economic viability and vitality. SSUD services include ambassadorship, security, streetscape maintenance, walkway repairs, tree maintenance, marketing, promotions and special events. The Silver Spring Urban District sponsors a summer concert series, the Silver Spring Jazz Festival, the Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade, and other events to attract people to downtown Silver Spring.
The Silver Spring Regional Services(SSRS) area is the area beyond the downtown core, the broader Silver Spring region encompasses a variety of neighborhoods and communities that contribute to the area's diversity and vibrancy. These areas, served by Montgomery County’s Regional Services, reflect the rich history and inclusive spirit of Silver Spring.