@GovLarryHogan
hosted a discussion with business owners, developers, & govt. officials on bringing small businesses to Maryland Opportunity Zones. Earlier this year, Governor Hogan announced a series of initiatives to expand the Opportunity Zone program.
Today is the last day to visit Planning's Booth (
#226
) at
#MACoCon
2018.
@GovLarryHogan
stopped by yesterday - so stop by today and talk to our staff until 2 p.m.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Map Submission Portal Now Available for Citizens to Create Maps for Redistricting, Adjusted Census Data Now Incorporated into Map Submission Portal -
#MotorHouse
has utilized state commercial tax credits to turn this former auto dealership into a non-profit arts hub, gallery, and performance space in the heart of the Arts & Entertainment District.
#BaltCityDay
Excellent story on the legacy of Frederick Douglass and how MD Heritage Area Authority funds help tell the story- Path to freedom: Exploring the landscapes and legacy of Frederick Douglass from the Eastern Shore to Baltimore
Today at 1:00 p.m. Eastern. The U.S. Census Bureau will hold a news conference to discuss the release of the first local level results from the 2020 Census.
Our last stop of the day - the
@pendrybaltimore
in
@FellsPoint
has utilized heritage structure tax credits to renovate this historic pier into an upscale hotel, restaurant, and special event venue with beautiful views of the Harbor.
#BaltCityDay
.
@GovLarryHogan
today announced more than $9 million in tax credits to revitalize historic buildings. The eight selected projects will bring hundreds of jobs, as well as new housing, commercial, and arts opportunities through redevelopment. More info -
At today's
@MarylandBPW
meeting,
@GovLarryHogan
presented Al Sundara from
@MdDPlanning
's State Data Center with a Governor's Citation for his exemplary customer service. Congratulations Al !!
To view 2020 Census data for Maryland including population summaries, housing unit summaries, and population changes from 2010 to 2020 across Maryland, go to
🍅Plan your weekend:
#BuyLocalChallenge
is July 21-29. Enjoy MD farm products. Take the pledge . Visit farmers markets . Get BLC recipes . Explore local farms products .
@MDsBest
@SMADC
Sandy Spring is one of the oldest free black communities in MD. To continue our tour on
#MoCoDay
, we visited the Mutual Memorial Cemetery, which is a recipient of the 2017 African American Heritage Preservation Program. Work is currently underway to restore grave markers.
Our last event of the day: a walking tour of downtown Bethesda - a vibrant, transit-oriented community and future site of the Purple Line. Thanks to Dep Sec Earl Lewis from
@MDOTNews
for joining us on our last two events.
#MoCoDay
Hogan Administration Announces Nearly $5 Million in Grants Awarded to Heritage Projects by the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority. Increased Funding Allows for Record Number of Grants to Heritage Tourism Sites and Organizations Across Maryland
Prince George's Co. residents - come join us tonight as we discuss the new State development plan at 6:30 p.m. at the Prince George’s County Parks and Recreation Administration Building - 6600 Kenilworth Ave, Riverdale
Details at
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 2020 Census Data for Maryland Released by U.S. Census Bureau - Maryland Population Up 7.0% from 2010 Census to 6,177,224; Frederick and Howard Counties See Highest Population Growth in the Past Decade
Secretaries Peters and McCord joined Lt. Governor
@BoydKRutherford
for a tour of The Centre at the corner of St. Paul and North Ave. This building has become a mixed-use community space to foster innovation and collaboration in arts and industry.
#BaltCityDay
Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission Holds Virtual Regional Meeting for Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s County Residents on June 23; Virtual Meeting to Solicit Redistricting Comments as Part of Ongoing Listening Tour.
Great turnout for today's Smart Growth Subcabinet Public Forum at
#MACoCon
- Stop by and join the discussion with the Subcabinet about economic development, the environment, land use, transportation, and other smart growth topics.
Planning gets the 2018
#MACoCon
off to a great start with the Planning Commissioners Training Course. Nice turnout for a sunny morning in Ocean City.
#BeachLearning
Next on our
#MoCoDay
agenda: a walking tour of
@pikeandrose
in North Bethesda - 2016 recipient of a Sustainable Communities Award for transforming a strip center into a revitalized neighborhood with walkable streets, diverse uses, and varied architecture.
Great turnout at today's
#MACoCon
session "How Do We Grow From Here" featuring Special Secretary of Smart Growth Wendi Peters. Stop by Room 205 of the Convention Center to take part in our Q&A before 2pm.
Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission Holds Virtual Regional Meeting for Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s County Residents on June 23; Virtual Meeting to Solicit Redistricting Comments as Part of Ongoing Listening Tour
Out of respect for the victims of the Capital Gazette,
@GovLarryHogan
orders the Maryland State Flag to be lowered to half-staff effective immediately and returned to full-staff at sunset on July 2.
Open Nominations for Sustainable Growth Awards - Deadline is July 15th. Awards celebrate significant achievements of the 12 planning visions
#SustainableCommunities
Great article from
@NTCIC
about Hoen & Co. building in E Baltimore, recipient of $3 mil in MD historic tax credits. When done it will become the Center for Neighborhood Innovation transforming the historic complex into space for innovation & opportunity.
Today at
#MACoCon
, Secretary McCord participated in a meeting of the Commerce Subcabinet. Our Local Assistance and Training Manager Joe Griffiths presented updates from the Regional Resources Workgroup.
Today, Sec. McCord and Special Sec. Peters were briefed on Ellicott City flood recovery progress and efforts to protect resources by the Howard County Resource Conservation Division. A walking tour of Main Street followed highlighting ongoing recovery efforts.
#HoCoDay
Thrive Montgomery 2050 Wins Sustainable Growth Award,
@montgomeryplans
was presented the award for Thrive Montgomery 2050 by MDP. Secretary
@RLFlora
, AICP, said “Plans like this ensure a bright, inclusive future for this state..."
via
@SourceTheSpring
Kicking off
#TaxCreditTuesday
is the McMullen Building, one of the 16 projects awarded more than $19M in historic revitalization tax credits by the
@GovLarryHogan
administration for FY23! For more information, go to
We are getting great feedback on our new state development plan,
#ABetterMD
, as people stop by our booth 116 at the
#MMLCon2018
. We look forward to seeing you these next few days. Reminder - your comments put you in the running for the huge McCormick gift basket.
Gerrit Knaap accepts a Governor’s citation from
@MdDPlanning
Secretary Rebecca Flora and
@GovWesMoore
Deputy Chief of Staff Shaina Hernandez for his 25 plus year commitment to Smart Growth in Maryland.
#SmartGrowth
#MACoCon
Special Secretary of Smart Growth Wendi Peters and Planning Director Rob McCord lead a discussion about the new state development plan w Montgomery Co residents in Silver Spring.
#ABetterMD
Make sure Dorchester County residents have their say! Planning will hold a listening session on Tues, March 6, to discuss the new state development plan - A Better Maryland. . Go to our events webpage for the details...
Governor Larry Hogan stopped by the Maryland Department of Planning booth at the
#MMLConference
today in Ocean City. The whole crew sported the
#2020MDCensus
sunglasses as Planning continues to share critical messages about Census Day - April 1, 2020. Thanks Governor Hogan !!
ICYMI - A few weeks ago, we asked you to consider participating in a 10-minute self-driving survey being hosted by
@MDOTNews
. Thank you if you participated - and a quick reminder the survey closes on May 13. - English
- Spanish
This Veterans Day, join
@MDVeterans
on
#OperationGreenLightMaryland
by illuminating a green light to show support for those who have served. Learn more about Maryland benefits for veterans at
REMINDER!! Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission Holds Virtual Regional Meeting for Calvert, Charles, & St. Mary’s County Residents TOMORROW June 23; Virtual Meeting to Solicit Redistricting Comments as Part of the Ongoing Listening Tour. Live Spanish Translation Available.
Shout out to Caroline (4.5%) & Wicomico (4%) counties for having the HIGHEST week-to-week increases in MD for
#USCensus
responses. MD is still beating the national response rate by more than 3%. If you have not filled out your Census go to
#2020MDCensus
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 2020 Census Data to be Released Thursday, August 12 U.S. Census Bureau to Hold 1 p.m. Press Conference to Announce
2020 Census Data Release; Maryland Data to be Posted to by Close of Business Thursday -
MDP is here ready to brief the House Appropriations Committee on Maryland’s Census efforts. We look forward to working with the entire General Assembly on an Easy, Important, and Safe Census.
#MDCensus2020
2022 Maryland Sustainable Growth Awards Nominations Open! Nominate worthy people and projects today. Self-nominations are accepted! Award application and guidelines are available at
Planning Secretary Rob McCord and Special Secretary for Smart Growth Wendi Peters attend
@GovLarryHogan
's Regional Cabinet Day in Cambridge. Several events are planned throughout the day. More to follow.
#MidShoreDay
Solid daily increases to the
#USCensus
response as MD went up a full percent today from 57.9 to 58.9%. Cecil and Washington counties went up 1.7% each, then Carroll and Queen Anne's went up 1.6%. Fill out your 2020 Census today -
#2020MDCensus
There will be a solidarity vigil for Ukraine tonight at
6 p.m. on Lawyers Mall in Annapolis. This is an opportunity for Marylanders to come together and show support for the brave Ukrainian people as they fight for their country and their lives.
If you’re a local official in
#Appalachia
, apply for READY Local Governments! This
@ARCgov
program helps leaders better identify, access & implement federally funded projects to create positive community change.
Apply by February 29:
At The Historic Odd Fellows Lodge, Secretaries McCord and Peters presented a Governor's Citation to Laura Wright, recognizing her community service and commitment to bringing Maryland's history to life.
#MoCoDay
#TBT
- Planning edition! What began as car dealership in 1914 evolved into a furniture store and today into
#MotorHouse
. Through use of historic preservation tax credits, this historic structure transformed into a non-profit arts center in Baltimore's
@StationNorth
A&E District.
As part of
@GovLarryHogan
's Regional Cabinet Meeting, Acting Planning Secretary Rob McCord and Special Secretary of Smart Growth Wendi Peters attend today's Bay Cabinet meeting.
#SoMdDay
Secretary Peters joined the MD Sustainable Growth Commission today for briefings on A Better MD, the Task Force on Rural Broadband, and Chesapeake Bay WIP - thanks to Gaithersburg for its hospitality!
Reminder - The Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission holds their first regional mtg (virtual) for Eastern Shore residents tomorrow night at 6 p.m. To sign up to speak or learn how to submit public comment via email go to
Happy
#GISDay
from
@MdDPlanning
. At the MD Dept. of Planning, we have been using GIS to make valuable data available to the public as interactive GIS Maps for nearly 40 years. For more info go to .