Planning.Maryland.gov S TATE D EVELOPMENT P LAN : A B ETTER M ARYLAND Sustainable Growth Commission 5/21/18 Cambridge
Planning.Maryland.gov Live Polling at Salisbury University SURVEYS SU VEYS AN AND L LIVE VE PO POLLING Kent County Community Meeting AS OF AS F 5/1 /16 SURVEY CLOSES ON 6/1 Montgomery County Staff Session
Planning.Maryland.gov R ESPONSES BY R EGION Southern Maryland 9% Central Maryland 28% Maryland Capital 30% Upper Eastern Shore 15% Western Maryland Lower Eastern Shore 5% 13%
Planning.Maryland.gov S TRENGTHS
Planning.Maryland.gov C HALLENGES
Planning.Maryland.gov Q UALITY OF L IFE Open Space and a Clean Environment Economy and Jobs Schools Housing Transportation Cultural and Historical Attractions
Planning.Maryland.gov A FFECTING P OSITIVE C HANGE The Work of Local Government Individual Citizen Action Organizational Action Business Investment The Work of Federal or State Government
Planning.Maryland.gov SDP S HOULD A DDRESS Environment Economic Development and Revitalization Transportation Land Use and Growth Education Public Health and Safety Housing and Community Development Rural/Agriculture
Planning.Maryland.gov SDP S TRATEGIES Funding to support local initiatives Greater collaboration Regulations and policies affecting local planning Reduction of state involvement in local issues Enhanced technical assistance and information
Planning.Maryland.gov I NTERJURISDICTIONAL I SSUES Transportation Environmental Protection Schools Land Preservation Parks Something Else
Planning.Maryland.gov Mapping Assets in Garrett County Explaining the Recording Staff Comments in Project in Baltimore City Queen Anne’s County LIST STEN ENING SESSI SESSION ONS 17 of 17 of 24 24 jur urisdicti tional meeti eeting note notes pos posted on on webs ebsite
Planning.Maryland.gov O NLINE L ISTENING S ESSIONS (M AY 30) 2 2 and and 7 7 PM Big c g crow owd on on hand hand for or Prince G e Geor eorge’s Li Listen ening ng S Ses ession on
Planning.Maryland.gov T OPIC D ATABASE Lead Topic County Region Comment Made Agency Community Allegany County Western Maryland The rich history of the county is one of its greatest strengths. MDP Concern over Growth Allegany County is pursuing a Tier IV Exemption and requested Maryland Department Tier Map of Planning’s assistance to complete process. The LaVale zoning district has been Requirements Allegany County Western Maryland amended, so they would like to restart the Tier IV exemption application process. MDP Concern over Growth Tier Map Requirements Allegany County Western Maryland Only 20 new housing building permits were issued in the county last year. MDP Concerns Over The PFA process needs to be far more flexible and scalable to the development Previous Mandates Allegany County Western Maryland MDP conditions, especially in rural and slow growth areas of the state. The county recently revised the LaVale zoning regulations to accommodate the market Economic needs of national chain stores and it helped change business attitudes and interest in Development Allegany County Western Maryland developing in the area. MDP Allegany County is investing in development so far from the County’s central area. Funding Allegany County Western Maryland Why? What is the County’s top priority? MDP There is also a problem with absentee landlords. Lawns are not getting cut and you Housing Allegany County Western Maryland MDP cannot identify the property owner. There is a need to work with the state in updating the parcel maps. There are some Mapping Support and problems with the versions of the parcel level digital maps. But, there are also Data Allegany County Western Maryland opportunities to collaborate and share data. MDP Regionalism and The PFA process needs to be far more flexible and scalable to the development Regional Planning Allegany County Western Maryland conditions, especially in rural and slow growth areas of the state. MDP There are also problems getting permits approved from state agencies, such as getting permission from the Maryland Historic Trust to paint columns on a Historic County State Agencies Allegany County Western Maryland building (Allegany County Library). MDP Need to think about how to get information about A Better Maryland to all members of the public. Baltimore staff and Planning Commissioners want to stay tuned into what Communication Baltimore City Central Maryland is happening MDP Baltimore wants to partner with the Maryland Department of Planning on the 2020 Census to make sure the City gets a complete count (reiterated a couple times) Given reduced federal funding, Baltimore wants to help engage the hard to reach populations The Census is very important to the City, and there is a concern that Baltimore will not be fully counted and result in not getting its fair share of funding To the extent possible, put some focus on equity as part of the Census outreach Demographics Baltimore City Central Maryland preparation process MDP The Baltimore Metropolitan Council has a monthly permitting reporting service that is Mapping Support and very helpful and unique in Maryland. Perhaps this is something the State could Data Baltimore City Central Maryland MDP replicate elsewhere
Planning.Maryland.gov T HEMES • Data Accessibility • Regionalism and the State’s Role • Collaboration Between State Agencies and Jurisdictions • Coordinating Economic Development and Environmental Preservation • Infrastructure Assistance (Funding and Design) • Affordable/Workforce/Generational Housing • Shrinking Public Volunteerism and Engagement • Needs of Rural Communities (eg transit)
Planning.Maryland.gov WO WORK RKGRO ROUP UPS
Planning.Maryland.gov R OLE IN C OMMENT ANALYSIS Calvert County Officials Meeting Identify Trends Pinpoint Provide SDPs Role and Causes Suggestions Patterns
Planning.Maryland.gov R EINVEST M ARYLAND We need to plan for updating (retrofitting) existing, but outdated communities.
Planning.Maryland.gov Q UESTIONS • Should A Better Maryland address this issue? • What is its relative importance? • What state agencies should be involved? • Is there an opportunity for state and local partnership? • Do it present regional differences?
Planning.Maryland.gov APFO Howard County could use more information on APFOs. Not just what other jurisdictions are doing but an explanation of how they function and operate. Planning should provide periodic updates, perhaps every two years, so these documents stay current.
Planning.Maryland.gov Q UESTIONS • Should A Better Maryland address this issue? • What is its relative importance? • What state agencies should be involved? • Is there an opportunity for state and local partnership? • Do it present regional differences?
Planning.Maryland.gov R URAL E CONOMIES Attracting the appropriate types of jobs is critical. Large, high-density employers will not come to Kent County. We need to support local and small businesses.
Planning.Maryland.gov Q UESTIONS • Should A Better Maryland address this issue? • What is its relative importance? • What state agencies should be involved? • Is there an opportunity for state and local partnership? • Do it present regional differences?
Planning.Maryland.gov E DUCATION There is a need for training at regional locations in areas such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Historic Tax Credit Financing.
Planning.Maryland.gov Q UESTIONS • Should A Better Maryland address this issue? • What is its relative importance? • What state agencies should be involved? • Is there an opportunity for state and local partnership? • Do it present regional differences?
Planning.Maryland.gov NEXT EXT ST STEPS EPS
Planning.Maryland.gov A NALYSIS • Complete Survey and Listening Sessions • Compile Comments • Assign Comments • In-reach • Recommendations and Priorities
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