Many jurisdictions coordinate new comprehensive plans with the arrival of the decennial census. Census data is the foundation for comprehensive planning, providing a snapshot of Maryland communities, outlining growth trends, and distinguishing key demographic indicators.
Continue readingby Amanda Winters, Communications Manager, Maryland Department of Commerce
An upcoming event will bring together military leadership, defense communities, and industry representatives for two days of collaboration.
Hosted by the Maryland Department of Commerce and Association of Defense Communities, the Maryland Defense Forum is set to host discussions on building military resilience and readiness; critical Department of Defense (DoD) technologies; supply chain diversification; government contracting challenges; and more.
The new Community Connectors grant program will help advance locally-driven projects to reconnect communities separated or harmed by divisive transportation infrastructure and access available federal and state funds to support these projects.
Last month, we announced that the Maryland Planning Commissioners Association (MPCA) is accepting session proposals for its 40th annual conference, which are due June 9. You can now register to join MPCA for the conference to be held on Kent Island October 24 – 26. This year’s conference theme is 40 Years of Change, 40 Years of Opportunity.
by Michelle Martin, Deputy Director, Office of Planning and Capital Programming, Maryland Department of Transportation, and Kristen E. Humphrey, MLA, Local Assistance and Training Planner
On March 30, 2023, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced the opening of the $1.17 billion FY23 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program. Applications are due to USDOT on July 10th and the funding opportunity announcement is now available.
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