FoFC Sends Letter to Mayor McClement Expressing Concern about 1269 Acres City Could Annex for Development
July 18, 2010 by FofFC
Filed under Frederick, Preserving Farms and Open Space, Public Meetings and Workshops, We Draw the Line: The Hidden Costs of Sprawl
In a letter dated June 29, 2010 Friends of Frederick County expresses the need for a cost and impact analysis on three proposals to the city for annexation on Tier 3 of the City’s growth plan:
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FNP Letter: Balance and perspective called for in land-use decisions
June 13, 2010 by FofFC
Filed under OurCommonWEalth and All Things Sustainable, Share your Opinion on Policy, We Draw the Line: Comprehensive Plan
Originally published June 13, 2010
In his May 23 commentary, Thomas Lynch attempts to cast illusions, build straw men and further polarize growth and development issues — the very things he suggests we rise above.
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Aquatic Life Declines at Early Stages of Urban Development
June 10, 2010 by FofFC
Filed under OurCommonWEalth and All Things Sustainable, Reading Material, We Draw the Line: The Hidden Costs of Sprawl
The number of native fish and aquatic insects, especially those that are pollution sensitive, declines in urban and suburban streams at low levels of development — levels often considered protective for stream communities, according to a new study by the U.S. Geological Survey.
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**NEW** Frederick Farmers Market downtown Frederick
June 10, 2010 by FofFC
Filed under For Locavores, Frederick, OurCommonWEalth and All Things Sustainable, Urban Revitalization and Infill
Frederick Farmers Market
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06-15-2010 Join the Eco-Heroes Club for Kids
June 10, 2010 by FofFC
Filed under Eco-Heroes, Spread the Word!
Hey Kids, want to do something FUN and learn how you can HELP OUR ENVIRONMENT?
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Forests being chopped down for subdivisions and strip malls
June 8, 2010 by FofFC
Filed under OurCommonWEalth and All Things Sustainable
The forests of New England are disappearing too quickly, experts say
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06-16-2010 7pm City and County Officials to Discuss Cost of City’s Twenty Year Growth Plan
May 20, 2010 by FofFC
Filed under Frederick, Public Meetings and Workshops, We Draw the Line: Comprehensive Plan, We Draw the Line: The Hidden Costs of Sprawl
06-14-2010 City Hall Mayor McClement asked the City’s Planning Commission to remove the Tier 3 growth area and the North/South parallel road from the Municipal Growth Area map. The Planning Commission denied his request.
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Citizens Call For a Charter Amendment to Halt Costly Sprawl Development Along our National Scenic Byway
May 19, 2010 by FofFC
Filed under Crumland Farm, Frederick City, Frederick, Growing Smart with Adequate Public Services, Our Campaigns, Police, Fire and Rescue, Public Health, Public Meetings and Workshops, Roads, Schools, Sign a Petition, Spread the Word!, Thatcher Farm, Frederick City, Volunteer, Water and Sewer, We Draw the Line: The Hidden Costs of Sprawl
Friends of Frederick County launches a petition drive for a charter amendment to change the boundaries of the City of Frederick, MD to exclude the Crum and Thatcher properties.
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Are overcrowded roads and schools by chance or BY CHOICE?
May 17, 2010 by FofFC
Filed under Distribution Material, Our Campaigns, OurCommonWEalth and All Things Sustainable, Roads, Schools, Urban Revitalization and Infill, Volunteer
Read the newsletter to learn more…
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05-19-2010 5-7 pm GREEN DRINKS in FREDERICK CITY: talk about wind power
May 16, 2010 by FofFC
Filed under Discussion Forums, Distribution Material, Wind Energy on Farms
VENUE CHANGE for THIS Month!
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