Smart Growth Subcabinet Answers County Questions at #MACoCon
Counties received updates on a wide array of key policy issues at the MACo 2019 December Winter Conference during the "A Chat with the Smart Growth Subcabinet" panel on December…
Hogan Administration Releases “A Better Maryland” Development Plan
A Maryland Department of Planning press release (2019-08-07) announced the release of the new state development plan, A Better Maryland. The plan will guide growth, preservation efforts, and infrastructure development throughout…
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…
MDP Unveils “A Better Maryland” Draft; Accepting Public Comments
A Maryland Planning Blog article (2019-05-01) announced that the Maryland Department of Planning (MDP) has completed the draft of the new state development plan, A Better Maryland, and is taking public comments on…
Frederick Council Adopts “Livable Frederick” Comprehensive Plan, Moves Beyond Zoning Maps
A Frederick News-Post article (2019-09-03) reported that the Frederick County Council approved the County's new comprehensive plan, dubbed "Livable Frederick." The new plan, which does not include zoning maps and instead…
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an overview of the state's anticipated process for developing a new State Development Plan to replace the recently repealed PlanMaryland at the Commission's September…
MACo Submits Comments on “A Better Maryland”
MACo offered both praise and constructive criticism in its comments on the draft of the new state development plan, A Better Maryland. State law has required the Maryland Department of…
