Maryland
Maryland local governments examine if they should have more power to raise property taxes
Maryland’s housing market is out of reach for the majority of moderate-income residents.
Baltimore to break ground on $50 million Transit Priority Project
The project will bring faster bus trips, safer streets and better bike connections to Baltimore.
Maryland’s roads deteriorate as repair funding lags
The state’s latest transportation plan set aside about half of what transportation leaders say is needed to keep roads in good condition.
Amtrak’s $6 billion tunnel project moves closer to a faster Northeast Corridor
The Baltimore & Potomac Tunnel Replacement Program is Amtrak's largest-ever single infrastructure investment, and will pave the way for more reliable passenger rail service between Baltimore, Washington and Virginia.
Maryland county approves first agricultural use of composted human remains
Earth Funeral will grow a forest from human remains that have gone through a “natural organic reduction” process.
Baltimore’s historically-Black communities receive upgraded pools after decades of neglect
Four pools have already been renovated, with a fifth set to open in 2028.
Why does Maryland's gas tax change every year?
The state's annual gas tax update may still not be enough to keep up with changes in the transportation sector and rising project costs.
New Maryland housing laws protect developers from mid-project rule changes, encourage TOD
The laws allow developers to withhold certain fee payments from cities and counties until projects are underway to prevent delays due to code changes.
In a twist, Baltimore residents ask for less parking
A grocery store developer is asking to build more off-street parking than the city's new regulations allow, as well as 6 curbside spots that would replace an existing bus lane.
Maryland unveils plan for 5,000 homes near transit
Gov. Moore announced a plan to activate housing construction on 134 acres of state-owned land near transit stations.
Baltimore Pushes ‘Whole Block’ Redevelopment Plan for Vacant Properties
The city will incentivize developers to take on projects that will renovate or redevelop unused city-owned properties.
Baltimore Metro Receives First of 78 Japanese Bullet Train Cars
The first six cars are part of the system’s first major equipment overhaul since 1983.
What Happened to ‘Renter’s Choice’ Legislation?
Years ago, officials in dozens of cities and states showed interest in passing legislation that required landlords to accept alternatives to the traditional lump-sum security deposit. Today, much of that momentum has diminished.
Montgomery County Residents Reject New Sidewalks, Citing Flooding and ‘Stranger Danger’
County officials nixed a proposal from MCDOT to build new sidewalks on streets near a future transit station.
Maryland Housing Secretary Projects 25% Surge in Homelessness due to Trump’s 'Devastating Assault' on Funding
Jake Day says that decades of progress will be reversed by “destructive federal decisions to drag Maryland backwards.”
Baltimore Residents Skeptical of Zoning Reform Efforts
The city is changing zoning codes to proote more multifamily housing development.
Maryland Wants to Register and Inspect All EV Chargers for Safety, but New Rules Could Stifle the Industry
Businesses who want to offer paid public charging will have to pay $150 per charger starting in January.
Baltimore Seeks to Stem Population Loss by Eliminating Parking Requirements, Legalizing Single-Stair Buildings
A package of zoning reforms is aimed at making it easier to build and redevelop housing to draw people back to the city, which has been losing population steadily.
Five Ways to Break the Cycle of Extractive Real Estate
Here are the steps to having economies operated by stewardship, not speculation.
Baltimore Grants Affordable Housing Developer 30-Year Tax Break
Some housing advocates say the $16.5 million deal’s 10% affordable housing requirement is insufficient and that incentives shouldn’t be given out on a case by case basis.
FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?
After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.
Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold
The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.
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