More than 100 federal and state programs support infill, redevelopment and community revitalization in Maryland. MDP developed the Smart Growth Toolbox, a searchable database, to point you to the right programs. Pick among seven categories, such as "downtown improvements"...for more 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

Reinvest Maryland: Accelerating Infill, Redevelopment & Community Revitalization

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.

Placing Jobs, Good Planning Promotes Economic Prosperity

How do you attract jobs to your area? Where should those jobs be located? What resources, incentives and best practices are available to guide local governments? Placing Jobs, an online resource from MDP, outlines how Maryland jurisdictions can plan for strategically placed economic development using the local comprehensive plan process.

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.

Tax Increment Financing: User Guide for Maryland Sustainable Community Revitalization

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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