State making little progress with Smart Growth, study says (Baltimore Sun)
January 7, 2011 by FofFC
Filed under Municipal Growth, Preserving Farms and Open Space, Reading Material
State making little progress with Smart Growth, study says Policies had little impact on sprawl, congestion Share and Enjoy:
Costs to county taxpayers for school needs in New Market growth plan: $10 million for school construction and $7 million/year for operations
December 8, 2010 by FofFC
Filed under Delaplaine Farm in New Market, Ganley Farm in New Market, Growing Smart with Adequate Public Services, Municipal Growth Element, Municipal Growth: addressing the hidden costs of sprawl in New Market, New Market, Roads, Schools, Smith/Cline Farm in New Market, Spread the Word!, Water and Sewer
Recently approved New Market Plan includes 3 Annexations that will double town size and triple its population Share and Enjoy:
11-2010 Thurmont’s growth area includes Myer’s farm
November 22, 2010 by FofFC
Filed under Myers Farm, Thurmont, Thurmont
In 2007 Myer’s Farm was considered for annexation decision. Mayor Burns surveyed the residents of Thurmont; the results were were decidedly against annexing the property for residential and retail development. Thurmont Mayor and Council recently approved their munipal growth element; it’s map reveals that once again the Myer’s Farm is within the growth area meaning [...]
Download Flyer Showing How New Market will Double in Size
Click here to download the one page flyer for distribution. Share and Enjoy:
County officials and New Market leaders to go to mediation over growth plan
At Winchester Hall Monday, Sept 20th at 7pm: Will your taxes go to support sprawl? Join us to voice your opinion!
Environment and Smart Growth Successes in Annapolis 2010
April 16, 2010 by FofFC
Filed under Distribution Material, Municipal Growth, Preserving Farms and Open Space, Protecting Waterways, Share your Opinion on Policy, Spread the Word!, Urban Revitalization and Infill
The following bills passed in the 2010 Legislative Session: Sustainable Communities (SB 285/HB 475) Continues the highly successful Historic Tax Credit program and extends the program to key non-historic properties for revitalization. This bill also improves coordination between a number of important revitalization programs including Community Legacy, Maryland Main Streets and Maple Street. This important [...]
Great Planning (FoFC’s letter to FNP editor)
The revitalization of vacant and underutilized areas in the City of Frederick won’t be easy, but, as a strategy for growth, it beats by a long shot the conversion of our open space and farmland to sprawling development on the outskirts of town. Share and Enjoy:
04-13-2010 City and County to Meet Over City’s Sprawl Growth Plans
The Issue After established deadlines, HB 1141 (amending Article 66B) prohibits the annexation of any property that is not included in a Municipal Growth Element. This Growth Element must contain a detailed analysis of the growth impacts of annexing and developing properties in the municipality’s planned growth area. Prior to adopting this Growth Element, a [...]
Referendum Lessons and Laws
October 22, 2009 by FofFC
Filed under Crumland Farm, Frederick City, Frederick, Press and Media, Sign a Petition, Summers Farm, Frederick City, Thatcher Farm, Frederick City, Volunteer
As a volunteer for the referendum on the recent Frederick city annexations I wish to share a few thoughts with my fellow residents. At least 70 percent of our city voters oppose the proposed development despite the unmatched campaign by the current and former city officials aiming to change our mind. Share and Enjoy:
‘Friends’ Has Set High Standards for Accountability
October 17, 2009 by FofFC
Filed under Crumland Farm, Frederick City, Frederick, Municipal Growth, Press and Media, Summers Farm, Frederick City, Thatcher Farm, Frederick City, Write a Letter
We were appalled to read the editorial by The Frederick News-Post titled “A buck a signature,” asserting, without a shred of evidence, that the “validity” of a handful of signatures gathered by canvassers earning $1 per signature was somehow in question.
