#PlanningPrinciples

@mddeptplanning.bsky.social

1 day ago

Graphic depiction of various styles of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) including: detached unit; attached unit; interior upper level unit; interior lower level unit; above garage unit; garage conversion.

MDP is pleased to announce our new Model Local #AccessoryDwellingUnit (ADU) Ordinance and new Assessment Tool!

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#SustainableGrowth #PlanningPrinciples #Housing #AffordableHousing #ADUs #DHCD #MarylandDepartmentofHousingandCommnityDevelopment

@mddeptplanning.bsky.social

2 weeks ago

MDP Secretary Rebecca L. Flora, AICP (right) Deputy Sec. Kristin Fleckenstein (left), and Community Design & Development Lead, Darius White (center left) meet MD House Speaker Joseline Pena-Melnyk in her Annapolis office.

Recently, MDP Secretary Rebecca L. Flora, AICP (rt), and MDP staff met with MD House Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk (ctr) to discuss a shared commitment to MD's economic competitiveness by streamlining/modernizing the state’s permitting systems. #SustainableGrowth #PlanningPrinciples #Economy

@mddeptplanning.bsky.social

2 months ago

👏👏👏 The @mddeptplanning.bsky.social (MDP) applauds @govwesmoore.bsky.social's affordable housing agenda with its focus on #TransitOrientedDevelopment (TOD) best practices!

#SustainableGrowth #PlanningPrinciples #Housing #Transportation #Land #Place #Equity #Ecology #Economy #Resilience

@mddeptplanning.bsky.social

2 months ago

👏🎉 Congrats to @marylanddot.bsky.social (MDOT) for this important milestone! More EV chargers across MD means greater access to EV technology by more and, ultimately, cleaner air & a healthier planet for all. #SustainableGrowth #PlanningPrinciples #Transportation #Ecology #Equity #MDP

@mddeptplanning.bsky.social

2 months ago

Exterior of the former Shofer's building reimagined with stiped black and white awnings and sidewalk cafe/restaurant dining and pedestrians passing on the street.

Once a Baltimore landmark, Shofer’s Furniture in Federal Hill, will be repurposed as housing/commercial/retail space with 51 apartments & retail. The project was awarded $3,366,445 in @MD Historical Trust (MHT) Tax Credits. #SustainableGrowth #PlanningPrinciples #Housing Read more ow.ly/Kq0T50XKmTp

@mddeptplanning.bsky.social

2 months ago

An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) in a detached garage is seen against an evening sky.

🏘️ Want to know more about Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in Maryland? The Maryland Department of Planning (MDP) has published an FAQ for local governments about MD’s recent #ADU bill: ow.ly/iU8250XJMHC
#SustainableGrowth #PlanningPrinciples #Housing #ADUs #Maryland

@mddeptplanning.bsky.social

3 months ago

Secretary Flora stands at the front of a meeting hall speaking to an audience of community members and town officials in Snow Hill, MD..

👏👏👏 MDP Secretary Rebecca Flora, AICP gathered with community members & town leaders in Snow Hill, Worcester Co. on Wed. to launch work on a new comprehensive plan, the 1st full update since 2010. ow.ly/3ThZ5…
SustainableGrowth #PlanningPrinciples #ComprehensivePlanning #Maryland #SnowHill

@mddeptplanning.bsky.social

4 months ago

📣 📣 📣 This promises to be a great, not-to-be-missed event for small business owners and entrepreneurs in Maryland! @govwesmoore.bsky.social @marylanddot.bsky.social #SustainableGrowth #PlanningPrinciples #Economy

@mddeptplanning.bsky.social

4 months ago

👏👏👏 @mddeptplanning.bsky.social applauds @govwesmoore.bsky.social's move to make solar energy more affordable and more accessible to Marylanders! 🌞🌞🌞

#SustainableGrowth #PlanningPrinciples #Economy #Equity #Ecology

@mddeptplanning.bsky.social

4 months ago

👏 🙌 👏 The @marylanddot.bsky.social applauds @marylanddot.bsky.social's programs working to create safe streets and other alternative means of transportation across Maryland! #SustainableGrowth #PlanningPrinciples #BestPractices #CompleteStreets #Transportation #Equity #Land #LandUse #Ecology

@mddeptplanning.bsky.social

5 months ago

The @mddeptplanning.bsky.social (MDP) applauds the state and @govwesmoore.bsky.social for investing in improved energy efficiency for Maryland schools!

#SustainableGrowth #PlanningPrinciples #sustainability #Economy #Resilience #Ecology #StrongCommunities #LeaveNoOneBehind

@mddeptplanning.bsky.social

5 months ago

Modern white modular home with large glass windows, elevated on a black metal platform surrounded by gravel and trees under a clear blue sky.

TOMORROW AT NOON! Join MDP & the @Mid-Atlantic Planning Collaboration Tues. 9/30 @ 12 PM EST for our upcoming webinar “Manufactured Housing in the Mid-Atlantic: How Do We Build More?” CM credits available: ow.ly/Kbw350WTX2A #SustainableGrowth #PlanningPrinciples #Housing

@mddeptplanning.bsky.social

5 months ago

Kicking off WALKTOBER is WalkMarylandDay! On October 1, 50+ partners will host community & workplace walks, tours, & more. Register to lead or join a walk! Activities for all ages & abilities, whether you walk or roll!
ow.ly/4qPw5… #SustainableGrowth #PlanningPrinciples #Transportation #walkability

@mddeptplanning.bsky.social

5 months ago

Modern white modular home with large glass windows, elevated on a black metal platform surrounded by gravel and trees under a clear blue sky.

JUST A WEEK AWAY! Join MDP & the @Mid-Atlantic Planning Collaboration Tues. 9/30 @ 12 PM EST for our upcoming webinar “Manufactured Housing in the Mid-Atlantic: How Do We Build More?” CM credits available: ow.ly/Kbw350WTX2A #SustainableGrowth #PlanningPrinciples #HousingModern

@mddeptplanning.bsky.social

5 months ago

Peter Claggett (center), FY25 Sustainable Growth Awards winner in Leadership, is presented his award by Governor Wes Moore (left) and Secretary Joshua Kurtz, MD Department of Natural Resources.

Leadership Spotlight: The Maryland Sustainable Growth Awards! Know a leader who is preserving Maryland's natural assets? Nominate now! ow.ly/H6Rh50WQyxM
@govwesmoore.bsky.social #MDNaturalResources #ChesapeakeBay #MDSustainableGrowthAwards #SustainableGrowth #PlanningPrinciples

@mddeptplanning.bsky.social

5 months ago

Today, MDP Sec. Rebecca Flora, AICP gave the keynote address at the @Maryland State Bar Association’s Land Use Institute on legislation creating the #SustainableGrowth #PlanningPrinciples. The new principles guide a shift to sustainable growth to manage land use in Maryland.

@mddeptplanning.bsky.social

6 months ago

MDP applauds the release of MDOT's @marylanddot.bsky.social new Statewide Transportation Trails Strategic Plan👏🏃‍♂️🚵‍♂️🧑‍🦼for its commitment to safe, equitable, alternative multi-modal transportation across MD! #SustainbleGrowth #PlanningPrinciples #Transportation #Equity #Ecology @marylanddot.bsky.social

@mddeptplanning.bsky.social

6 months ago

MDP applauds @govwesmoore.bsky.social's new executive order aimed at moving quickly to provide more affordable housing to Marylanders! #SustainableGrowth #PlanningPrinciples #Housing #AffordableHousing #Equity"

@mddeptplanning.bsky.social

7 months ago

An MDP staff member greets a conference participant as she stands at a counter before a display highlighting the eight new Sustainable Growth Planning Principles.

Stop by MDP’s booth at the MACo Summer Conference through Saturday August 16 to meet with staff and learn more about Maryland’s exciting new #SustainableGrowth #PlanningPrinciples! #Land #Transportation #Housing #Economy #Equity #Reslience #Place #Ecology