Crosswalks: Smart Growth, Stronger Communities
Focused on how La Plata, Charles County, and Southern Maryland can build more resilient, sustainable, and people-centered places. It covers local development, housing, transportation, environment, community/economic development policies and plans, bringing thoughtful insights and expert voices to help shape a better future.
It's about connecting people, sharing knowledge, and building stronger, healthier, sustainable communities.
Crosswalks: Smart Growth, Stronger Communities
La Plata Planning Department 2022 Annual Report
This is a summary of La Plata’s Planning Department’s 2022 Annual Report, required annually by the Maryland Department of Planning. This was reviewed and approved by the Town Planning Commission at their June 6, 2022, meeting.
This report is available from the La Plata Planning Department Website - https://townoflaplata.org/index.asp?SEC=5AA8D8E3-4091-4775-A098-3942F5984801&Type=B_BASIC
References:
Podcasts:
December 8, 2022, Podcast – My Vote and Why – The Hub/Hawthorne Yards.
Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance (APFO)
La Plata Ward 4 Update Video (YouTube):
Development Capacity Analysis
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