AS DYNAMIC APPROACH TO
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LIVABLE
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AS DYNAMIC APPROACH TO
LONG-RANGE PLANNING
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REAL ESTATE
Photos by Livable Frederick
Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner recently announced a dynamic approach to long-range planning that will engage citizens in every step of the process in updating and creating the county ’ s Comprehensive Plan .
“ I am pleased to kick off Livable Frederick , a unique approach to envision where Frederick County wants to go , what we want to be and what our citizens value in the future ,” Gardner said . “ The process will be vision-focused , not zoning-driven , like in years past . I have appointed a steering committee that will bring diverse perspectives , advice and ideas to the table during this two-year Comprehensive Plan process . I am grateful that Jim Racheff will serve as the chairman . This is a much more dynamic approach than ever before in the history of Frederick County . I invite everyone to join the conversation , get engaged and help shape a bright future for Frederick County .”
The process will be vision-focused , not zoning-driven , like in years past .
Livable Frederick will put in place a vision for a sustainable , high quality of life for the next 10 to 25 years . The plan will focus on vibrant , healthy communities , enhanced accessibility , sustainable business growth , economic resilience , equitable housing and a strong agricultural economy .
Livable Frederick will assess community needs , examine multimodal transportation systems and more . Throughout the process , county government officials will actively seek engagement from the community through surveys , social media and other outreach methods .
The final result will be Livable Frederick , a Comprehensive Plan document that reflects on the community ’ s vision , as well as a Comprehensive Plan map . The process is expected to take about two years from launch this past fall , until adoption . The Planning Commission , County Council and others will be involved at every step .
Members appointed to the Livable Frederick Steering Committee and the interests they represent include :
• Mary Kate Battles | small business & young community leader
• Dana French | organizational & community representative
• Richard Grossnickle | agriculture
• M . C . Keegan-Ayer | ex-officio officer from the County Council
• Mark Lancaster | construction
• Jay Mason | real estate and education
• Scott Minton | housing
• Shannon Moore | sustainability
• Chairman Jim Racheff | business
• Karen Tome | mayor of the City of Brunswick , municipal representative
• Peter Vorac | Jefferson-Broad Run community
• Barry Weller | real estate
• Bob White | Planning Commission
HOW TO GET INVOLVED
Engage with Livable Frederick http :// LivableFrederick . org
Submit suggestions via email : LivableFrederickFrederickCountyMD . org .
Watch a briefing explaining the program : www . tinyurl . com / LivableFrederick .
Connect via social media : Facebook : www . facebook . com / LivableFrederick Twitter : @ LivableFred Instagram : @ livablefrederick
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