Maryland Gov. Ehrlich Makes Changes To Smart Growth Program

Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. announced changes to the state's Smart Growth policy but apparently left its core principles intact.

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October 11, 2003, 9:00 AM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"..hrlich promised to cooperate more with local governments in land-use decisions than former Gov. Parris N. Glendening. Ehrlich characterized the ex-governor's policy as one of 'our way or the highway.' Despite Ehrlich's criticism of the former administration, officials said the core idea of the Glendening Smart Growth program - the use of state spending to encourage development in urban centers and planned-growth areas - will not change."

Thanks to C. P. Zilliacus

Read the full story: Ehrlich sets priorities for Smart Growth

Friday, October 10, 2003 in The Baltimore Sun

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