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TODAY'S NEWS DIGEST 

GENERAL NEWS GenNews

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SOUTHERN MARYLAND SomdNews

SoMdNews:

Judge rules county has final say over St. Charles allocations

 

Personal property tax exemption for St. Mary's businesses proposed

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UPPER SHORE MARYLAND UESnews

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LOWER SHORE MARYLAND LESnews

The Daily Times: 

Somerset waterways to get upgrades

 

Musicians try to save piece of Somerset history

 

Prepare now for the next Superstorm Sandy

 

Somerset officials say wind farm is no conflict

 

Senate measure sees unlikely support over Conowingo Dam

 

WBOC:

Gov. Hogan Sets Aside $25M for Local Road Repairs in Md.

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WESTERN MARYLAND WMDnews

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CENTRAL MARYLAND CMDnews

Cecil Whig:

Port Deposit approves a new zoning map

 

The Baltimore Sun:

Traffic calming, pedestrian-bike improvements, planned for Bel Air's Plumtree Park area

 

Residents question lack of open space in Towson Row project

 

Baltimore tourism officials say number of city conventions may have peaked

 

Howard council votes to approve land transfer for Jessup homeless housing and resource center

 

Long Reach revitalization plans shaken up after deal falls through

 

Baltimore Business Journal:

Apartments next piece of Harbor Point's giant puzzle

 

Frederick County golf club to hit auction block

 

How easy is it to get around Baltimore without your own car?

 

The Capital Gazette:

Annapolis crafting new forest conservation plan

 

The Frederick News-Post:

Frederick's new high school construction details solidify

 

Thurmont officials continue to fight against closing schools

  

The Gazette:

Beauty of Branch Avenue' spotlights love for corridor

 

Transit group sues town of Chevy Chase over Purple Line information

 

Realignment of Waters Road in Germantown helps complete redevelopment of the Martens property

 

Rockville facilities discussion nears vote

 

Some Silver Spring projects face delays because of budget outlook

 

New apartment complex to open in Laurel

 

Bringing business to Mount Rainier key for new official

 

Bethesda Now: 

Westbard Property Owner Reveals First Plans For New-Look Community

 

The Diamondback:

College Park City Council to discuss changing code to require recycling

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UPCOMING Eventsevents

 

Webinar: National Complete Streets Coalition to Unveil Top Complete Streets Policies of 2014 - Feb. 10, 1-2pm. Register for the event.

 

The Maryland Sustainable Growth Commission hosts the third annual Sustainable Growth Forum & Awards Ceremony on Feb. 24 at 4pm in Annapolis to recognize the significant contributions of individuals, organizations and local governments toward achieving sustainability and positive impact in their communities. Former Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell will deliver the keynote, "Reinvesting in Infrastructure, Rebuilding Communities." Free registration.

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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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