Bringing the Red Line to Baltimore had the potential to change local transportation for residents while – boosting economic opportunity for yrs to come. But, despite our work to secure $900M in fed funding for this project, Gov. Hogan pulled the plug. We’re not ready to give up.
Today I am excited to announce our first-ever Agriculture Innovation Grants to 14 local farms. They are diversifying and creating value-added products, from kambucha to ducks!
My new post on #ThriveMontgomery2050 explains how better design of blocks and development sites, architecture of buildings and landscapes, and streets and other public spaces can help repair the damage caused by decades of car-oriented land use planning.
https://t.co/n5EZi82LYl
We'd be remiss if we didn't mention our tough diamondback terrapins on Day 4 of #12DaysofShopMaryland. Gift some @Univ_System_MD apparel for a loved one, or donate to @PreservationMD to support their restoration of the Bay, home to many beloved terps: https://t.co/1hulaxLdz9
Want to make our county more vibrant, equitable, and sustainable? Well, you can learn how. Join us next week as we discuss HoCo’s General Plan process. We promise- it will be fun.
Most #farms in Montgomery County aren’t more than a 15 or 20-minute drive from a town. This farm overlooks a portion of Northern Virginia in the distance. Without land preservation policies and agricultural easements, our county would look very different today.
#AgReserve#MoCo