State Development Plan Perspectives Offered at #MACoCon
County officials received and update on the pending State Development Plan on December 7 at the 2017 MACo Winter Conference. The panel was called "Planning Ahead: Preparing for the New…
Outreach Effort Announced for “A Better Maryland” State Development Plan
A Maryland Planning Blog article (2017-10-25) announced the start of official outreach efforts for the new State Development Plan, now named "A Better Maryland." A Better Maryland will replace the…
State Development Plan Process Outlined For Sustainable Growth Commission
The Maryland Sustainable Growth Commission received an overview of the state's anticipated process for developing a new State Development Plan to replace the recently repealed PlanMaryland at the Commission's September…
Sun Op-Ed: State Development Plan Can Bring Smart Growth Into 21st Century
As previously reported on Conduit Street, former Maryland Secretary of Planning Richard Hall has criticized the recent decision by Governor Lawrence "Larry" Hogan to repeal PlanMaryland and create a new State…
Public Comment Period Open For 2040 Maryland Transportation Plan
The public comment period is now open for the 2040 Maryland Transportation Plan (MTP). The MTP is a statewide transportation plan that outlines how Maryland will develop and maintain its…
Sustainable Growth Commission Discusses A Better Maryland, Transportation, and Parks Plans
The Maryland Sustainable Growth Commission heard on updates on the new State Development Plan, A Better Maryland; the 2040 Maryland Transportation Plan; and the Maryland Land Preservation and Recreation Plan…
2040 Transportation Plan – MDOT Wants Your Comments
The Maryland Transportation Plan (MTP) is updated every five years through extensive consultation and coordination with state, regional and local government stakeholders and outreach to Maryland’s citizens. The perspective of…
Howard County Council Passes 1-Year Development Moratorium Around Ellicott City
A Howard County Times article (2018-07-27) reported that the Howard County Council has unanimously passed emergency legislation that would freeze development around Ellicott City for one-year. The legislation is in response to…