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👏👏👏 @mddeptplanning.bsky.social applauds @govwesmoore.bsky.social's move to make solar energy more affordable and more accessible to Marylanders! 🌞🌞🌞

#SustainableGrowth #PlanningPrinciples #Economy #Equity #Ecology
October 29, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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👏🎉 Congrats to @marylanddot.bsky.social (MDOT) for this important milestone! More EV chargers across MD means greater access to EV technology by more and, ultimately, cleaner air & a healthier planet for all. #SustainableGrowth #PlanningPrinciples #Transportation #Ecology #Equity #MDP
marylanddot.bsky.social Maryland Department of Transportation @marylanddot.bsky.social · Dec 13
We recently celebrated the launch of the first electric vehicle charging stations built under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program. The first three sites are operational and conveniently located near major corridors in Anne Arundel, Cecil and Garrett counties.
December 16, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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👏 🙌 👏 The @marylanddot.bsky.social applauds @marylanddot.bsky.social's programs working to create safe streets and other alternative means of transportation across Maryland! #SustainableGrowth #PlanningPrinciples #BestPractices #CompleteStreets #Transportation #Equity #Land #LandUse #Ecology
October 27, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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Kicking off WALKTOBER is WalkMarylandDay! On October 1, 50+ partners will host community & workplace walks, tours, & more. Register to lead or join a walk! Activities for all ages & abilities, whether you walk or roll!
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September 23, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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The @mddeptplanning.bsky.social (MDP) applauds the state and @govwesmoore.bsky.social for investing in improved energy efficiency for Maryland schools!

#SustainableGrowth #PlanningPrinciples #sustainability #Economy #Resilience #Ecology #StrongCommunities #LeaveNoOneBehind
October 9, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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📣 📣 📣 This promises to be a great, not-to-be-missed event for small business owners and entrepreneurs in Maryland! @govwesmoore.bsky.social @marylanddot.bsky.social #SustainableGrowth #PlanningPrinciples #Economy
marylanddot.bsky.social Maryland Department of Transportation @marylanddot.bsky.social · Oct 29
Just TWO weeks until the 10th Annual Governor’s Small Business Outreach Summit - where industry leaders, innovators, and changemakers come together! Join us Nov. 11 at Maryland Live! Hotel & Casino. Secure your seat now! https://mdbizoppssummit.com/ #MDSmallBiz #FutureReady #BusinessGrowth
October 30, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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MDP applauds the release of MDOT's @marylanddot.bsky.social new Statewide Transportation Trails Strategic Plan👏🏃‍♂️🚵‍♂️🧑‍🦼for its commitment to safe, equitable, alternative multi-modal transportation across MD! #SustainbleGrowth #PlanningPrinciples #Transportation #Equity #Ecology @marylanddot.bsky.social
marylanddot.bsky.social Maryland Department of Transportation @marylanddot.bsky.social · Sep 4
👣 Connecting Communities with Transportation Trails 👣

Today, @marylanddot.bsky.social released the Transportation Trails Strategic Plan. The plan envisions a network of connected trails linking people to jobs, schools, transit and each other.

Read more: tinyurl.com/32frt2zn
Man in a yellow jacket cycling on a paved path with another person walking ahead surrounded by green grass and trees.
September 5, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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WEBINAR IN TWO DAYS! Join us for "Heritage Areas: a Tool for Local and Regional Planning" an exciting live webinar on Wednesday, May 20, 1:30-3:00 pm. REGISTER TODAY! ow.ly/rwgE50YVKhN
#SustainaibleGrowth #PlanningPrinciples #Place #Land #Economy #HistoricPreservation #HeritageAreas #MDHistory
Thomas Point Lighthouse, Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area. Sustainable Growth Webinar Series. Maryland Department of Planning logo.
May 18, 2026 at 4:34 PM
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Stop by MDP’s booth at the MACo Summer Conference through Saturday August 16 to meet with staff and learn more about Maryland’s exciting new #SustainableGrowth #PlanningPrinciples! #Land #Transportation #Housing #Economy #Equity #Reslience #Place #Ecology
An MDP staff member greets a conference participant as she stands at a counter before a display highlighting the eight new Sustainable Growth Planning Principles.
August 14, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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Once a Baltimore landmark, Shofer’s Furniture in Federal Hill, will be repurposed as housing/commercial/retail space with 51 apartments & retail. The project was awarded $3,366,445 in @MD Historical Trust (MHT) Tax Credits. #SustainableGrowth #PlanningPrinciples #Housing Read more ow.ly/Kq0T50XKmTp
Exterior of the former Shofer's building reimagined with stiped black and white awnings and sidewalk cafe/restaurant dining and pedestrians passing on the street.
December 16, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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WEBINAR TOMORROW! Join us for MDOT in Motion: "Micromobility, the New Vehicles on the Block," 11:30 am-1:00 pm. A deep dive into micromobility: e-bikes, e-scooters, & more. REGISTER: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

#SustainableGrowth #PlanningPrinciples #Transportation #Equity #Place
Street scene with curb banding, curb cuts, bump-outs, PED XING, and other signage to indicate to motorists they sharing the street with non-vehicular traffic. MDOT in Motion logo. COMPLETE STREETS, Safety for All Users, logo with illustrated buys city scene with multimodal traffic above.
May 20, 2026 at 2:25 PM
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Yesterday, April 14, @govwesmoore.bsky.social signed MDP’s 2026 legislative package into law. The bill, introduced at the request of the department, amends the required elements of local comprehensive plans to align with MD #SustainableGrowth #PlanningPrinciples planning.maryland.gov/Pages/OurEng...
MDP Secretary Rebecca L. Flora, MDP Government Affairs Specialist Andrew Wilson, Delegate Harry Bhandari, and other officials attend the signing of SB 197/HB 243 at the State House. Diagram representing MD's Sustainable Growth Planning Principles with eight interconnected circles with icons labeled Land, Resilience, Equity, Economy, Housing, Transportation, Ecology, and Place.
April 15, 2026 at 5:37 PM
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Yesterday, MDP Secretary Rebecca Flora, AICP, LEED ND / B+C, was pleased to attend a #GreaterBaltimoreCommittee (GBC) roundtable advancing transit-oriented development (TOD) in MD. #SustainableGrowth #PlanningPrinciples #Transportation #Housing #Economy #Equity #TOD #Maryland
Governor Wes Moore and MDP Secretary Rebecca L. Flora greet each other at the GBC roundtable on April 6, 2026. Governor Wes Moore, Mayor Brandon Scott engage in a transit-oriented development discussion with other government officials and business leaders from the Baltimore region. Elected officials and business leaders gathered around a large conference table discuss transit-oriented development in the Baltimore region.
April 7, 2026 at 6:05 PM
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ReImagine Appalachia is thrilled to be in Frostburg, MD, this week at the @Appalachian Regional Commission (@arcgov)’s 2025 Annual Conference, Appalachian Places: Growing Local Economies!

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October 7, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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Virtual Public Forum, this Friday!

Join the MD Sustainable Growth Subcabinet for a virtual public forum to discuss the future of our state's development, environment, and communities on June 12, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
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#SustainableGrowth #PlanningPrinciples
Aerial view of Annapolis with the Bay in the background. Caption: Sustainable Growth Subcabinet | Virtual Public Forum | June 12. Maryland Department of Planning logo. Graphic depicting Maryland's Growth Planning Principles with eight icons for: Land, Transportation, Housing, Economy, Equity, Resilience, Place and Ecology.
June 10, 2026 at 6:41 PM
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Yesterday, MDP Community Design & Development Lead, Darius White, participated in “Bainbridge Reimagined: A Cecil County Case Study” an event to discuss MD's coordinated permitting efforts, the Bainbridge pilot project, & cross-agency collaboration. #SustainableGrowth #PlanningPrinciples #Economy
Presentation slide projected on a large conference room screen titled 'Coordinated Permitting & State-Level Strategic Investment' with speakers Darius White and Luis Cardona with audience members sitting beneath. Audience members take notes at the “Bainbridge Reimagined: A Cecil County Case Study in Redevelopment, Investment & Partnership" event held in Cecil County.
June 3, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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Virtual Public Forum: June 12!

Join the Maryland Sustainable Growth Subcabinet for a virtual public forum to discuss the future of our state's development, environment, and communities from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. Register today! ow.ly/7AcQ50Z5ONR

#SustainableGrowth #PlanningPrinciples
Aerial view of Annapolis with the Bay in the background. Caption: Sustainable Growth Subcabinet | Virtual Public Forum | June 12. Maryland Department of Planning logo. Graphic depicting Maryland's Growth Planning Principles with eight icons for: Land, Transportation, Housing, Economy, Equity, Resilience, Place and Ecology.
June 1, 2026 at 5:21 PM
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The Maryland Department of Planning (MDP) applauds Gov. Wes Moore's signing of the Maryland Transportation and Housing Opportunity Act! This legislation will support creating much needed affordable housing on otherwise vacant land.👏🚉🚆🎉

#SustainableGrowth #PlanningPrinciples #Transportation #Housing
govwesmoore.bsky.social Governor Wes Moore @govwesmoore.bsky.social · May 26
Let’s talk housing. And transit. And how they’re linked together.
May 26, 2026 at 5:48 PM
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Maryland Department of Planning (MDP) Secretary Rebecca L. Flora, AICP, together with MDP planning staff convened two MD Regional Roundtables this week for the Washington Metro and the Upper Eastern Shore Regions.
#SustainableGrowth #PlanningPrinciples #LocalGovernments #CompPlans #RegionalDialogue
MDP Secretary Rebecca Flora and planning staff together with representatives of local governments & planning agencies gathered at MDP offices for the Washington Metro Regional Roundtable on April 18, 2026. MDP Secretary Rebecca Flora and planning staff together with representatives of local governments & planning agencies gathered for the Upper Eastern Shore Regional Roundtable on April 19, 2026.
May 22, 2026 at 9:02 PM
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Exciting news for expanding access to alternative modes of transportation in Baltimore! 👏 🚴‍♀️ 🎉

#SustainableGrowth #PlanningPrinciples #Transportation #Micromobility #BikeToWorkWeek
bmorecitydot.bsky.social BmoreCityDOT @bmorecitydot.bsky.social · May 13
17 new miles of bike lanes are coming to Baltimore over the next three years. 🚲

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Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced the new commitment Monday to kick off National Bike to Work Week.
May 14, 2026 at 2:14 PM
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Rebecca L. Flora, AICP, MDP Secretary & Jake Day, DHCD Secretary, present a 2026 MD Sustainable Growth Award to Montgomery Housing Partners (MHP) for its project The Residences at Forest Glen.

Learn more: mhpartners.org/mhp-wins-mar...

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MDP Secretary Rebecca L. Flora, and DHCD Secretary Jake Day present a 2026 MD Sustainable Growth Award to President Robert Goldman and other MHP representatives. MDP Secretary Rebecca L. Flora, AICP speaks at the 2026 MD Sustainable Growth Awards ceremony at the State House in Annapolis. MDP Secretary Rebecca L. Flora, AICP, is flanked by supporting MDP staff members at the 2026 MD Sustainable Growth Awards ceremony at the State House in Annapolis.
April 28, 2026 at 7:56 PM
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HAPPY EARTH DAY 2026! 🌎 We couldn't have said it better! MDP applauds the Gov's commitment to MD's #SustainableGrowth #PlanningPrinciples which focus on economic, social, & environmental factors now & for the future!

#Transportation #Housing #Land #Economy #Equity #Place #Resilience #Ecology
govwesmoore.bsky.social Governor Wes Moore @govwesmoore.bsky.social · Apr 22
The beautiful environment we have – it's our job to protect it, just like we’d do with any heirloom.

Protect it. Care for it. And hopefully pass on something just as beautiful as the way that you found it.
April 22, 2026 at 6:36 PM
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We're proudly wrapping up an exciting, successful week! On Tuesday, @GovWesMoore signed MDP’s 2026 legislative package into law.👏🎊🙌The bill amends required elements of local comprehensive plans to align with MD #SustainableGrowth #PlanningPrinciples

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Surrounded by MDP Secretary Rebecca L. Flora, Legislative Specialist Andrew Wilson, and MD Delegate Harry Bhandari, and other officials, Governor Wes Moore signs SB 197/HB 243 into law. Diagram representing MD's Sustainable Growth Planning Principles with eight interconnected circles with icons labeled Land, Resilience, Equity, Economy, Housing, Transportation, Ecology, and Place. MDP Secretary Rebecca L. Flora, MDP Government Affairs Specialist Andrew Wilson, Delegate Harry Bhandari, and other officials attend the signing of SB 197/HB 243 at the State House.
April 17, 2026 at 6:25 PM
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Maryland Department of Planning Secretary Rebecca L. Flora, AICP, Leed ND / B+C, was delighted to attend and speak at the Maryland Turkish American Inhabitants (MARTI) annual state house reception last Thursday about Maryland’s #SustainableGrowth #PlanningPrinciples @AFTAmd
MDP Secretary Rebecca L. Flora speaking at the MARTI annual state house reception on April 9, 2026. / A group shot of attendees and presenters at the annual MARTI state house reception on April 9, 2026. A group shot of attendees and presenters at the annual MARTI state house reception on April 9, 2026.
April 13, 2026 at 5:21 PM
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New Webinar! Join MDP for Brownfield Planning Principles for Sustainable Equitable Growth 4/14 11:30am-1:00pm. Learn about the synergistic role of brownfield redevelopment in supporting MD's #SustainableGrowth #PlanningPrinciples. #Land #Economy #Equity.

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Curbside view of R. House. An example of a brownfield, R. House was formerly an auto body shop that has been redeveloped into a food hall & community gathering center located in Baltimore's Remington neighborhood.
April 2, 2026 at 4:43 PM