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Planning Services
Planning regulations and best practices with resources that advance planning and community development goals.
Data & Analysis Services
Data, tools, and dashboards with socio- economic reports, land use data, projections and estimates, maps and file downloads.
Historic Preservation Services
Dedicated to preserving and interpreting the legacy of Maryland's past.
Sustainability across the State
Maryland's land and resources need careful planning and protection. We use data and analysis, guided by the Sustainable Growth Framework and Planning Principles, to strengthen the built environment and protect the natural environment.
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2027 Maryland Sustainable Growth Award nominations
Know someone driving change in Maryland? Nominate a person, project, or policy for the Maryland Sustainable Growth Awards, which honor outstanding work advancing smart, sustainable growth across the state.
Submissions are open August 1 - September 30.
Sustainable Growth Principles: A planning framework
Our Sustainable Growth framework lays out Maryland's land use and development priorities. It is a central resource for practitioners and policymakers working to advance sustainable growth in the state.
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Implementation Guide
This Guide helps Maryland users apply the Principles in practice. For each Principle, it explains the intent, benefits, connection to state priorities, and how progress will be measured. -
Implementation Guide Dashboard
This dashboard shows the measures MDP will use to evaluate progress toward more sustainable land use across Maryland. Explore the data to see how progress will be measured at the state level. -
Case Examples
See how projects across Maryland are putting the Sustainable Growth Principles into action. Each case example explains the project's scope and how it reflects the Principles. -
Sustainable Growth Resources
A central collection of land use resources from MDP and other agencies.
Sustainable Growth Webinars
Our Sustainable Growth webinar series features topics that range from affordable housing and zoning to equitable and resource-conscious development.
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Environmental Justice Strategic Plan Draft
We're developing an Environmental Justice Strategic Plan - PDF to reduce pollution exposure, expand access to clean public transit, cool urban heat islands, and invest in neighborhoods that have been left behind.
We invite you to review the draft Plan and share your comments by September 30.
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Schedule a meeting at the Baltimore office
Meetings with MDP staff at our Baltimore office are by appointment only. Please schedule your visit before you arrive. Virtual meetings are also available. To make an appointment, call 410-767-4500 or email [email protected]. -
Veterans Services
If you have questions about other state agency programs or benefits the Veterans Services Specialist Program can help. -
Maryland InfoPortal
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