Resources and Tools by Joseph Griffiths, AICP, Local Assistance and Training Manager, and Kristen E. Humphrey, MLA, Local Assistance and Training Planner In the January edition of Planning Practice Monthly, we introduced the Maryland Housing Needs Assessment & 10-Year Strategic Plan (Needs Assessment) and how it can be of value to Maryland jurisdictions in developing … Continue reading Housing Needs Assessment and 10-Year Strategic Plan – Part IV
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Comprehensive Plan Frequently Asked Questions
Planning in Progress Screenshot showing Planning's FAQ webpage. In the December 2021 edition of Planning Practice Monthly, the Maryland Department of Planning (Planning) introduced our new Priority Funding Areas (PFAs) Frequently Asked Questions. Planning and PFAs go hand in hand. We analyze PFAs, coordinate with municipalities and counties on PFA expansions, and talk about PFAs … Continue reading Comprehensive Plan Frequently Asked Questions
The New Decade Means New Comprehensive Plans
Local Spotlight by Joseph Griffiths, AICP, Local Assistance and Training Manager Many jurisdictions coordinate the development of new comprehensive plans with the arrival of decennial census data. Census data is a foundation of comprehensive planning, providing a snapshot of Maryland communities, outlining growth trends, and distinguishing key demographic indicators. In 2013, House Bill 409 increased … Continue reading The New Decade Means New Comprehensive Plans
The New Decade Means New Comprehensive Plans
Local Spotlight Many jurisdictions coordinate the development of new comprehensive plans with the arrival of decennial census data. Census data is a foundation of comprehensive planning, providing a snapshot of Maryland communities, outlining growth trends, and distinguishing key demographic indicators. In 2013, House Bill 409 increased the review period of a local jurisdiction’s comprehensive plan … Continue reading The New Decade Means New Comprehensive Plans
The New Decade Means New Comprehensive Plans
Local Spotlight by Joe Griffiths, AICP, Local Assistance and Training Manager Many jurisdictions coordinate the development of new comprehensive plans with the arrival of decennial census data. Census data is a foundation of comprehensive planning, providing a snapshot of Maryland communities, outlining growth trends, and distinguishing key demographic indicators. In 2013, House Bill 409 increased … Continue reading The New Decade Means New Comprehensive Plans
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