Secretary Hall to speak about PlanMaryland and the Eastern Shore at Salisbury University

The Wicomico Environmental Trust and Salisbury University Smart Growth Club are pleased to invite the public to hear Maryland Secretary of Planning Richard Hall present "PlanMaryland and The Eastern Shore." This free event will start at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 20th, at Salisbury University in the Henson Building, room 243. Click here for the flier for more information. Click here to read the September 23, 2011 press release.

Secretary Hall on PlanMaryland on Midday with Dan Rodricks on WYPR, Sept. 15, 2011

The U.S. Census lists Maryland as the 5th densest state in the nation and projections figure that one million people will be added by the year 2035. Governor Martin O'Malley unveiled a master plan in April to curb the suburban sprawl that comes with such population explosion, called Plan Maryland. The state proposes to reward communities that embrace efficient and responsible growth while withholding funding from those that don't control development. Local leaders cried foul, complaining that the plan is akin to a state take-over of what should be local domain. A revised plan was released last Friday in effort to address the concerns. Maryland makes another push for smart growth. Our guest: Maryland Department of Planning Secretary Richard Hall.

Click here to listen to the discussion.

PUTTING THE PIECES TOGETHER: Planners as Communicators Workshop

NOW online - Agenda and Registration

This one-day workshop will explore the skills necessary to develop an open, participatory and interactive planning process characteristic of democratic governance. The workshop is being led by Ron Thomas, AICP, a nationally recognized planner and expert in stakeholder involvement with a special Keynote presentation by Carolyn Lukensmeyer, founder of America Speaks.

Friday, May 20, 2011
9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Registration fee: $25 (includes lunch)

Location:
Prince George's Sports & Learning Complex
8001 Sheriff Road
Landover, MD 20785

5CM -Certificate Maintenance credits are being sought for this event and will be available pending approval by national APA.

Spring Regional Conference presented by the Maryland, Pennsylvania and West Virginia chapters of the American Planning Association – May 5 and 6, 2011

This regional conference coincides with the 200th anniversary of the National Road's construction – beginning in Cumberland, Maryland. Join planners from the three states linked by this first national infrastructure project as they share ideas, explore best practices and discuss lessons learned breaking new ground to create partnerships for building sustainable communities.

Click here for the preliminary program.

Click here to register.

Governor's Forum on Smart Growth on Friday, April 8, 2011

Please join Governor Martin O'Malley and other leaders in Smart Growth, Community Revitalization and Transit Oriented Development (TOD) for an important discussion on the future of Community Development in Maryland:

When:
Friday, April 8, 2011
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Where:
The Hillcrest Heights Community Center
2300 Oxon Run Drive
Temple Hills, MD 20748

ONLINE REGISTRATION

For planning purposes, please RSVP.

Western Maryland Local Government Exchange

The 5th Annual Western Maryland Local Government Exchange, entitled Building a Business Friendly Government, is being held in Hagerstown, MD on Friday, April 1, 2011. It is hosted by the University of Maryland Extension, the Harry R. Hughes Center for Agro-Ecology, and the Maryland Sea Grant.

Click here for the details.

Secretary Hall on septics legislation on Midday with Dan Rodricks on WYPR, Feb. 23, 2011

A look at Gov. Martin O'Malley's bid to prohibit the use of septic tanks for most new construction. His goal is to curb future pollution of the Chesapeake Bay by confining growth to areas served by public sewer systems. The show's guests included Richard Hall, Maryland's state planning secretary, and John Kortecamp, chief executive officer of the Homebuilders Association of Maryland.

Click here to listen to the discussion.

Secretary Hall on septics legislation on the Marc Steiner Show on WEAA, Feb. 17, 2011

This episode of "On Delmarva" focused on what the septics proposal would mean economically and environmentally. Guests included Richard E. Hall, Maryland Secretary of Planning; Gail M. Bartkovich, president of the Wicomico County Council, and Tom Horton, "On Delmarva" correspondent and former environmental reporter for the Baltimore Sun.

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New Report Examines How Smart Growth Can Enhance Prosperity

A new report by the Center for Clean Air Policy finds that smart growth practices can enhance community prosperity and generate economic benefits for local businesses, households, and governments. The study, Growing Wealthier: Smart Growth, Climate Change and Prosperity, shows how reduced driving and efficient land use planning are strongly interconnected with economic growth and better quality of life.

Click here for the full report and the executive summary.

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Eastern Shore Land Conservancy proudly presents its 12th annual planning conference, Vibrant Towns, on March 18, 2011 in Easton, MD

Eastern Shore Land Conservancy's 12th annual planning conference Vibrant Towns - Held March 18, 2011 in Easton, MD Vibrant Towns continues the conversation begun at last year's conference - About Town - at which national and local leaders discussed walkable town design and planning. Vibrant Towns will be an opportunity for the region's leaders and residents to contribute to an emerging definition of "vibrant, sustainable, well-defined" Eastern Shore towns.

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