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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2015top

TODAY'S NEWS DIGEST 

GENERAL NEWS GenNews

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SOUTHERN MARYLAND SomdNews

SoMdNews:

Some officials hope state butts out of zoning

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UPPER SHORE MARYLAND UESnews

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LOWER SHORE MARYLAND LESnews

The Daily Times:

Despite protest, phosphorus rules set to change Feb. 2

 

Crisfield landmark building razed

 

Crisfield poised to advertise for city manager

 

Headquarters Live brings new life to downtown Salisbury

 

MyEasternShoreMD:

Controlled burns begin on refuge property

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WESTERN MARYLAND WMDnews

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CENTRAL MARYLAND CMDnews

The Baltimore Sun:

'Rain tax' ripe for repeal? [Editorial]

 

Bykota out, two elementaries in as possible sites for more student seats

 

Kamenetz proposes cuts in Balto. Co. stormwater fees

 

Inner Harbor site discussed for new arena

 

City to cut some irksome business fees

 

Laurel Council, Moe take aim at city health

 

Underlining surveyors' contribution to Carroll County's history [Eagle Archives]

 

Baltimore Brew:

Circulator may need $6 million to keep rolling

 

The Frederick News-Post:

Environmental group prepares legal challenge to Frederick County's stormwater permit

 

Frederick makes progress on blighted properties, but residents want more updates

 

Canal hearing rescheduled

 

The Gazette: 

Montgomery bus depot move signals Rockville park departure

 

Maryland continues to buy homes, land for Purple Line amid uncertainty

 

Cheverly residents planning senior village

 

Bethesda Now: 

MoCo Hopes 1,250-Space Garage Quells Bethesda Parking Concerns

 

Budget Change Would Move Up Construction Of New �€˜Pike District�€™ Road Grid

 

Greater Greater Washington: 

A driver killed Tom Palermo in Baltimore, but road designers deserve some blame too

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UPCOMING Eventsevents

 

14th Annual New Partners for Smart Growth Conference - Jan. 29-31, Baltimore, Maryland

Practical Tools and Innovative Strategies for Creating Great Communities

The program will span three full days with optional pre- and post-conference events. The main program will kick off on Thursday morning, January 29, and continue through Saturday afternoon. The schedule includes a dynamic mix of plenaries, breakouts, implementation workshops, focused training sessions, peer-to-peer learning opportunities, and coordinated networking activities. It will also feature exciting tours of local model projects in and around the greater Baltimore regionLearn more and register.

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FYI... Items of Interest FYI

 

 

Applications now being accepted for Smart Growth America's 2015 free technical assistance workshops. Now in its fourth year, this program helps communities find solutions to local development issues, so that participating communities are able to grow in ways that benefit residents and businesses while protecting the environment and preserving a sence of place. Over 50 communities have already received Smart Growth America's assistance through this program.  For additional information.

 

The Maryland Scenic Byways Program Advisory Committee has published a strategic plan to integrate Maryland's Scenic Byways to the surrounding landscape. Maryland Scenic Byways: Moving Forward Toward Sustainability guides and supports the system of scenic byways as an integral part of Maryland's transportation network.  As part of the plan, the State Highway Administration (SHA) is installing new signs for the state and national routes to meet modern traffic standards. For local agencies and advocates, the Maryland Department of Planning (MDP) and SHA developed the Scenic Byways Resource Protection Application, a GIS-based mapping tool to inventory protected, vulnerable and threatened resources along Maryland's Scenic Byways.

 

To stay abreast of comp plan reviews throughout Maryland, check MDP's Local Comprehensive Plan page regularly.

Recent Reports & Publications  Reports

 

The report from the Maryland Sustainable Growth Commission sets forth dozens of recommandations to help communities across Maryland improve their downtowns, strengthen their economies, add needed housing and even provide a streetscape facelift.
  
Tools for Transit Oriented Development  MDP's comprehensive online planning and implementation resource offers tools for planners, developers, elected officials and residents to advance transit-oriented development in their jurisdictions.
  
To address community infrastructure needs and attract development projects that further local goals, local governments can consider Tax Increment Financing (TIF), a method that capitalizes on an increase in property tax receipts from new development to pay for public improvements that promote economic development. Learn more about how to use this financing tool following the 2013 Maryland law enhancing the ability of local governments to use TIF.   

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