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The City of Rockville has unveiled its redesigned website, offering residents, businesses, and visitors a modern, accessible, and service-focused digital experience. Developed by Planeteria Media, the new site streamlines access to essential City resources while enhancing transparency, mobility, and community engagement.

About the City of Rockville

Located just northwest of Washington, D.C., Rockville is a vibrant, diverse city recognized among the nation’s best places to live. As the seat of Montgomery County, it’s home to over 68,000 residents and 77,000 employees. Rockville’s government is rooted in citizen-centered service, environmental stewardship, and neighborhood connectivity—values that guided the creation of its new digital front door.

Project Goals

• Deliver a mobile-first website built for accessibility and usability.
• Reorganize and digitize complex City information for public clarity.
• Integrate multiple tools and systems into one cohesive online hub.
• Align website visuals with Rockville’s ongoing citywide rebranding.

Planeteria’s Solution

Planeteria Media designed a custom open-source website that functions as a true “virtual city hall.” Built for ADA/WCAG 2.1 compliance, the platform empowers staff through an intuitive CMS and provides residents with efficient access to City services. Enhanced search, multilingual options, and responsive design ensure inclusivity for all users. Planeteria also migrated and organized hundreds of pages and documents to improve content flow and engagement.

Key Features & Functionality

• Advanced on-site search with predictive results and SEO optimization
• Integrated agendas, minutes, and meeting video management
• Service-based navigation and digital form submission
• GIS mapping and property lookup tools
• Custom calendar and alerts system for events and emergencies
• Embedded Rockville 11 video integration
• Multilingual translation and accessibility tools
• Secure hosting on Pantheon with 24/7 monitoring and backups

Project Highlights

The new RockvilleMD.gov unites usability with design excellence—featuring a refreshed visual identity, modern architecture, and interactive functionality that reflects the City’s civic pride. Residents can now engage with government more efficiently through streamlined services, news, and alerts—all accessible from any device.

Looking Ahead

As Rockville continues its digital transformation, Planeteria will provide ongoing maintenance, ADA compliance monitoring, and technical support to ensure the site remains secure, accessible, and adaptable to the City’s future needs.

Explore the new website at www.rockvillemd.gov