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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 2014top

TODAY'S NEWS DIGEST 

GENERAL NEWS GenNews

Better Cities & Towns:
  
  
Retro Baltimore: 
  
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The New York Times:

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SOUTHERN MARYLAND SomdNews

SoMdNews:

Calvert County passes overdue land, parks and rec plan

 

SMECO's next solar project will be in Charles 

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UPPER SHORE MARYLAND UESnews

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LOWER SHORE MARYLAND LESnews

The Daily Times:

'Incredibly frustrating' redistricting debate reignites old Salisbury city council fires

 

IN THEIR OWN WORDS: Mike Dunn: A long tradition of building community

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WESTERN MARYLAND WMDnews

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CENTRAL MARYLAND CMDnews

The Baltimore Sun:

Emmorton residents warn of gridlock as projects move forward in Route 24 area

 

Group with local ties wins battle to buy 1st Mariner

 

Catonsville residents urge changes to promote commercial development

 

Cherry blossoms help MARC set weekend ridership record

 

Inner Arbor plans to add trees to Symphony Woods

 

Baltimore Business Journal:

Four Seasons Baltimore developer brings back plan for condos

 

Greater Greater Washington:

Montgomery proposes bigger parking subsidies

 

Carroll County Times:

County, mayors agree to pursue joint responsibility for stormwater projects

 

The Frederick News-Post:

Downtown Frederick firm gets $600,000 investment from state

 

Friends of Baker Park's plan for Culler Lake moves forward 

 

Bethesda Now:

Organizers Hope Happy Hour Exposes Bethesda Plan To Younger Audience

 

WAMU:

Capital Bikeshare Supplier Bought, Reopening Door To Expansion

 

The Washington Post:

New apartment buildings are geared for millennials

 

Prince George's County development projects

 

The Gazette:

Prince George's council approves MGM casino zoning: Residents want traffic, crime concerns addressed prior to site approval

 

Food forest in Greenbelt to provide fruits, education

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UPCOMING Eventsevents

 

Thursday, May 8 -

Saturday, May 10

Following the success of the original Make over Montgomery in 2011 attend Makeover Montgomery 2: Moving Forward Montgomery. This three-day event is opend to residents, business owners and anyone with an interst in moving their community forward. Register, Attend, Engage.

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FYI... Items of Interest FYI

 

Funding for Bicycle, Pedestrian and Trail Projects

As part of the O'Malley-Brown Administration's vision of building a true multi-modal transportation system, reimbursable grant funding is available to support local bicycle, pedestrian and trail projects through several funding programs.  Applications due May-July. Learn more.

 

Recreational Trail Funding

The Maryland State Highway Administration is accepting applications for FY15 Recreational Trail Program funding.  The program funds development and maintenance of recreational trails and trail-related facilities for non-motorized and motorized uses. Learn more.

 

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

Recent Reports & Publications  Reports

 

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.  

 

Citizens Guide to Restoring the Bay: What Every Resident Can Do  For those who want to play a role in restoring bay health comes this new, reader-friendly guide that dishes up dozens of strategies for residents, developers, farmers and others interested in helping reduce nitrogen and phosphorus runoff and sediment build-up.
 
Smart Growth and Economic Success: Strategies for Local Governments This latest paper from EPA's Smart Growth Program reviews the connection between Smart Growth approaches and the fiscal strength of local governments to help them make decisions about where and how to grow.

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