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Posted 8/4/11

COMP. PLAN BATTLE:

SMART GROWTH ADVOCATES LIKE SCENARIO #1, BUT DEVELOPERS AND BIG LAND OWNERS AREN'T SO SURE

Charles County's Comprehensive Plan update is underway and many agree that unlike the past, county officials are encouraging more citizens to get involved and give input about how they want the county to grow.

Upcoming design charrettes (doors open at 6 pm):

August 11th (Mt. Hope Elementary School in Nanjemoy)

August 18th (Westlake High School in Waldorf)

Read about the county's three different scenarios.

OTHER VIDEOS FROM DESIGN CHARRETTE MEETING IN NEWBURG

WATCH a controversy developing

WATCH Bonnie Bick of the Sierra Club explaining why a an equitable TDR program is crucial to success

WATCH Doug Meeker of the MD National Capital Building Association explaining his fears about Scenario #1 and more

Commissioner Ken Robinson gives a hint about which scenario he likes

WATCH our full interview with Ken