Attend Thursday night's meeting in
Columbia with the
MD Dept. of Planning to discuss the new state development plan, A Better Maryland

You are invited to join the Maryland Department of Planning to discuss the new state development, A Better Maryland, on Thursday,
December 13 at 7:00 p.m.

We still need your help discussing proposed strategies for the following topic areas developed by Planning using your feedback from the first round of listening sessions:

• Tackling the Economic Development Needs of the Next Century
• Sustaining the Environment into the Future
• Preserving Land
• Improving Economic Growth and Development in Existing Communities
• Meeting Renewable Energy Goals
• Addressing Maryland’s Transportation, Infrastructure, and Technology Challenges and Opportunities
• Creating Workforce/Affordable Housing
• Building Capacity in Communities
• Protecting Historic and Cultural Resources
• Creating Quality Places
• Coordinating State Agencies in Planning Processes
• Adapting and Becoming Resilient to Climate Change
• Respecting Regional Distinctions
• Improving the Delivery of Programs and Services to Local Jurisdictions

Here are the details:

Thursday, December 13, 7:00 p.m.
Howard County Library, East Columbia Branch
Marvin Thomas Meeting Room
6600 Cradlerock Way
Columbia, MD 21045

Visit ABetter.Maryland.gov to find out more about the state development plan.

Vision Statement

A Better Maryland is a dynamic, evolving plan that provides a framework to support a thriving economy and environmental stewardship. The plan supports collaboration among state and local governments and all other stakeholders, providing resources and tools for the long term economic success of Maryland.