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View ArticleEnvisioning Frederick through the eyes of climate change
Climate Change is such a paradigm shifting phenomenon that, as an individual, I find it hard to imagine what I could do to have a meaningful impact. I don’t have […] The post Envisioning Frederick...
View ArticleGREEN DRINKS! This month: Social hour, then “Regenerative Agriculture”
With a very enjoyable, engaging and well-attended event on January 17th, Green Drinks was relaunched in Frederick! Please join us! Green Drinks is scheduled for the 3rd Wednesday of each […] The post...
View ArticleThey paved paradise, put up a parking lot
The asphalt-industrial complex—otherwise known as Big Asphalt—took control of our cities and towns. Here’s how we can take it back. In America we have 2.5 million miles of paved roads, […] The post...
View ArticleSuburban Remix: A New Generation of Walkable Development
In 2001, a new book came out with my name (and those of two colleagues) on the cover. It was a book of case studies of smart-growth alternatives to suburban […] The post Suburban Remix: A New...
View ArticleYou care about the subdivision regulations, you just don’t know it (yet)
Everybody’s heard of the zoning code. Sooner or later, a developer will submit an application to rezone land near your home or business, and everyone snaps to attention. Neighborhood advocates […] The...
View ArticleTwelve steps of sprawl recovery
In communities across America sprawl is giving way to more diverse places. Here are a dozen keys to that trend. The storm clouds of sprawl addiction had been gathering for […] The post Twelve steps of...
View ArticleWelcoming the Climate Change Working Group of Frederick County to our website!
Envision Frederick County is very pleased to host a section of our website for use by the Climate Change Working Group of Frederick County! Working with Karen Russell, the founder […] The post...
View ArticleSmarter Growth Alliance of Frederick County: Letter supporting proposed...
Below is a letter from the Smarter Growth Alliance of Frederick County, expressing support for the most recently proposed amendments to Council Bill 17-17 (revisions to the County Forest Resource […]...
View ArticleClimate Change Working Group comments regarding the Livable Frederick Master...
EXCERPT: “In summary, the Livable Frederick Plan is a positive framework and a strong step forward in responsible planning – but in order to serve the citizens of Frederick County […] The post Climate...
View ArticleIn support of the Monocacy Scenic River Plan (SLIDE SHOW)
The following is an informative slide show, presented in support of the draft Update of the Monocacy Scenic River Management Plan You can view it three ways: 1) Scroll through […] The post In support...
View ArticleMONDAY: Planning Commission Public Hearing on the Livable Frederick Master Plan
On Monday evening (at 7:00pm), the Frederick County Planning Commission is having an important public hearing to take public commentary about the Livable Frederick Master Plan. This important...
View ArticleCounty Executive Gardner to Hold Livable Frederick Town Hall on Wednesday...
For those who are interested in the planning of the future of Frederick County, this Wednesday evening (March 14th), there will be another opportunity to learn about it, and to […] The post County...
View ArticleMy testimony in favor of approving the Monocacy Scenic River Management Plan
Last year, some friends and I paddled down part of the Monocacy River and saw it for ourselves. Some areas look wild and scenic, but mostly there’s not enough natural […] The post My testimony in favor...
View ArticleAffordability is not a zero-sum game
A new report by Todd Litman offers a vision for optimal urban growth for affordability and livability—laying down a challenge to Wendell Cox, smart growth critic and author of a […] The post...
View ArticleHelp TODAY: STYROFOAM BAN BILL COMING TO THE SENATE FLOOR!
A quick way to make a difference for the environment STYROFOAM BAN BILL COMING TO THE SENATE FLOOR TODAY Good chance for passage! Senate Bill 651 PLEASE CALL OUR FREDERICK […] The post Help TODAY:...
View ArticleMD Dept. of Planning review of Livable Frederick Master Plan
On March 5, 2018, Mr. Anthony Bruscia, the Chair of the Frederick County Planning Commission, received a letter from the Maryland Department of Planning (MDP), as part of their “Local […] The post MD...
View ArticleSmall apartments in single-family neighborhoods
A Midwest city considers an affordable option to house more families in walkable neighborhoods. To relieve a worsening shortage of housing, Minneapolis planners have suggested allowing the construction...
View ArticleThe Science Is In: The healthiest neighborhoods are both walkable and green
Most of us, most of the time, don’t make much connection between place – the neighborhoods where we live, work, and play – and our health. Not unless we’re thinking […] The post The Science Is In: The...
View ArticleHear Royce Hanson at Hood on April 12: “Planning Politics and the Public...
Join us for a excellent presentation next Thursday from Royce Hanson, a recognized author and national leader in land use policies. Mr. Hanson will be presenting a seminar at Hood […] The post Hear...
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