"Maryland Forward" Forum On Smart Growth

Governor Martin O'Malley joined Lt. Governor Anthony Brown and Prince George's County Executive Rushern Baker today at the "Maryland Forward" policy forum on smart growth. Today's forum served to solicit input from local residents, developers, advocates, and community officials on how best to further smarter, more sustainable growth in Maryland. Discussions focused on the environmental impact of development, the need for greater focus on transit-oriented development, and community revitalization.

"Smart growth combines the best of public and private investment and the long term vision to protect our shared natural resources," said Governor O'Malley. "By concentrating new development and redevelopment in areas that have existing or planned infrastructure, we can create jobs, avoid sprawl, expand transportation, and protect our environment. I want to thank the participants in today's forum for their thoughts and valuable input."