In This Issue
Resources and Tools
Planning in Progress
From our Partner Agencies
In Case you Missed It!
Conferences, Webinars, Training, and Funding
Resources and Tools
Maryland Department of Planning Publishes HB 90 Webpage
As of January 1, 2023, HB 90 (2021) requires all housing elements for municipalities and non-charter counties to “affirmatively further fair housing” (AFFH). This adds to the requirements to plan for affordable housing that HB 1045 (2019) initiated in June 2020.
The Maryland Department of Planning (Planning) recently published an HB 90 webpage to help jurisdictions incorporate the new fair housing requirements into their comprehensive plan housing elements.
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Planning in Progress
We will continue to provide updates about these exciting efforts as they develop in upcoming issues.
Maryland’s Connected and Automated Vehicle (CAV) Working Group: Celebrating 2022 Accomplishments, Looking Forward to 2023
2022 has marked an exciting year of progress for the Maryland Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAV) Working Group.
The Working Group is made up of more than 500 state government, local government, industry, and non-profit stakeholders, including institutions of higher learning, dedicated to addressing the opportunities and challenges of integrating CAV technologies into the fabric of Maryland’s mobility systems.
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Maryland State Data Center Releases 2017-2021 ACS Data Profiles for Maryland and the Nation
A division of the Maryland Department of Planning (Planning), the Maryland State Data Center (MSDC) is the state’s primary liaison with the Census Bureau.
MSDC provides Maryland residents, businesses, and local governments with demographic and socioeconomic statistics. It also produces the state’s official population and household projections and develops school enrollment forecasts.
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From our Partner Agencies
Statewide Forest and Tree Study Can Help with Local Planning Decisions
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Maryland Launches New Tools to Support Military and Community Compatibility
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Maryland Department of Transportation’s Office of Planning and Capital Programming Announces Program Updates, New Plans, Online Resources, and Funding Opportunities
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In Case you Missed It!
Nominations are now open for the 48th annual Maryland Preservation Awards!
The Maryland Preservation Awards, presented annually by the Maryland Historic Trust (MHT) Board of Trustees, are the highest level of recognition for historic preservation, heritage education, and community development projects in Maryland.
Since 1975, MHT has honored the outstanding preservation achievements by individuals, businesses, contractors, nonprofit organizations, local governments, and others who protect, promote, share, and give continued life to the historic places and cultural heritage that make Maryland unique.
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Continuing Education & Training
In each newsletter, we highlight the most relevant and timely upcoming events. Our website does include many additional events, so please visit it regularly for updates. Listings are searchable by subject.
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Upcoming Conferences and Seminars
Planning related conferences in Maryland and nearby states.
Webinars
Listed webinars are typically free or low cost and cover a wide range of planning related issues. Many include CM credits.
2023 Housing Affordability Breakthrough Challenge: Competition Overview
Thursday, February 2 @ 11 a.m.
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The Community Economic Effects Of New Distribution Centers: How We Used Remi
Wednesday, February 15 @ 2 p.m.
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Training Around the State
Workshops and classes offered by state agencies or our partners.
48th Annual Maryland Preservation Awards Nominations
Nomination Deadline, February 3 @ 11:59 p.m.
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Public Comments Sought for proposed Chesapeake National Recreation Area
Comment Deadline, February 12
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Funding Opportunities
Federal, state and/or non-governmental funding.
Green Streets, Green Jobs, Green Towns (G3)
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Deadline: March 8, 2023
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Safeguarding Tomorrow Revolving Loan Fund Program
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Deadline: April 28, 2023
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Planning Practice Monthly is a service of the Maryland Department of Planning. The Maryland Department of Planning is providing links to training and educational content relevant to planning and growth as a service to its mailing list subscribers. The content and views expressed are not necessarily those of Planning or the State of Maryland.
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