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MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2014top

TODAY'S NEWS DIGEST 

GENERAL NEWS GenNews

Huffington Post:
  
Urban Land: 
  
 
Planetizen:
 
The Atlantic Cities:
  
Grist:
  
NRDC Switchboard:
 
Governing:
  
FastCompany:

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SOUTHERN MARYLAND SomdNews

SoMdNews:

La Plata rejects Wal-Mart proposal

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UPPER SHORE MARYLAND UESnews

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LOWER SHORE MARYLAND LESnews

The Daily Times:

Andrea Berstler's vision: Salisbury has much to offer, but missing one important piece

 

SHORE VOICES COLUMN: A new kind of infrastructure is emerging in Salisbury

 

Berlin will get crosswalk on Route 113

 

The Star Democrat:

Easton looks to become smart energy community

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WESTERN MARYLAND WMDnews

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CENTRAL MARYLAND CMDnews

The Baltimore Sun:

Rolling Road in Catonsville may see new single-family home development

 

Howard's development ordinance needs strengthening [Editorial]

 

Baltimore Business Journal:

In 43-story apartment tower, Baltimore's picky design panel finds a rare building it loves

 

Baltimore Brew: 

Eastside market-rate housing planned near Hopkins Medical Complex

 

Carroll County Times:

Some Carroll municipal leaders give authority to mayors to sign stormwater funding agreement 

 

The Frederick News-Post:

Night 3: Monrovia Town Center opponents question county staff

 

Bethesda Now:

Demolition Begins On Future Hub Of County Government In White Flint

 

Pedestrian Crosswalk Stings Are Back

 

Greater Greater Washington:

DC-area transportation is not on track to meet climate change goals

 

Hyattsville Wire:

It's Time to Rename This Street

 

The Gazette:

Commissioners look to sell two town-owned lots in Poolesville

 

Long-awaited state housing headquarters under construction in Prince George's

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UPCOMING Eventsevents

 

Wednesday, April 16

The Department of City and Regional Planning presents D.C. Sustainability Plan

Thursday, May 8 -

Saturday, May 10

Following the success of the original Makeover 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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