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You’re Invited: Where And How Should Prince George’s Grow?

Thursday, January 19th, 2012
Where and how should Prince George's grow? You're invited to have your say.. Prince George's County grew by seven percent over the last decade, yet little of it occurred at the 15 Metro stations or in established town centers. In 2002, the county adopted a General Plan to provide an overall land use approach to focus growth at transit stations, in new and existing town centers, and to preserve rural lands. However, much of the county's growth o

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Work To Begin On Inter-county Broadband Network

Friday, August 12th, 2011
Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III helped to break ground for a project that will lay broadband fiber across Prince George’s County. The fiber will run hundreds of miles and connect 119 new sites within Prince George’s County. The job is expected to connect over 1,000 sites statewide and create 2,000 jobs over the next three years. Read more at The Washington Informer.

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Greenbelt Residents Give Their Input On The City’s Future

Thursday, August 11th, 2011
Nearly 25 Greenbelt residents and city officials met with Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission planners to discuss the Greenbelt Metro Area and state Route 193 Corridor visioning plan. Residents asked planners to consider adding additional crosswalks, bike lanes, and planting more trees. Final approval of the plan is scheduled to take place by September 2012. Read more at The Gazette.

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Contractor Headquarters Moves To Prince George’s County

Wednesday, August 10th, 2011
The federal information technology contractor Erimax is returning to Prince George’s County after spending several years in Calvert County. Erimax is an IT company that offers IT services, acquisition management, and program management. Erimax started in Prince George’s County 10 years ago and is returning with a new facility in Largo that is almost three times larger than its quarters in Calvert County. Read more at The Gazette.

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Metro And Town Center Development Could Begin Soon In College Park

Friday, June 17th, 2011
The University of Maryland, College Park is on board to start development for a light rail line and a town center on the east side of campus. If granted permission by federal transit officials, preliminary engineering for the $1.93 billion Purple Line could begin this fall. The town center will include a hotel, restaurants, and retail shops if approved. School officials believe the projects will make the campus more assessable to commuting profes

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County Wants Resident Input On Redrawing District Lines

Tuesday, June 14th, 2011
The Prince George’s County Redistricting Commission is meeting with residents five times this summer to get their input during the process of redrawing district lines. District lines in the county are redrawn every ten years. It requires the County Redistricting Commission to plan and prepare a thorough plan to present to the County Council. The next meeting will be held on June 16. For more information visit: http://www.princegeorgescountymd.g

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M-ncppc Hosts Workshop For Branch Av. Corridor Revitalization Plan

Monday, June 13th, 2011
On June 14 from 6-9:30 p.m., The Maryland- National Capital Park and Planning Commission will host the second series of design workshops for the Branch Avenue Corridor Revitalization Plan. The workshop will take place at St. Philip Apostle Parish, 5401 Henderson Way Camp Springs, MD 20746. The new plan will examine opportunities for redevelopment, transportation improvements, and strategic public investments that promote economic development wit

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Senior Activity Center Opening Delayed

Friday, May 27th, 2011
After waiting more than 10 years, Laurel area senior citizens will have to wait another few months for a new senior center to open. The facility, which was scheduled to open in the spring, is undergoing final inspections for permits. Prince George’s County anticipates the center will open late this summer or early fall. Read more at Laurel Leader.

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Temple Hills Possible Home To Federal Tenant

Friday, May 27th, 2011
The Prince George’s County Planning Board has approved a plan to build a 1.6 million-square-foot office and retail development in Temple Hills that could become the home of a federal tenant. County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III hopes a major federal tenant will encourage Prince George’s County residents to work closer to home. Read more at The Gazette.

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Bowie Addresses Issues Over Development Projects

Friday, May 27th, 2011
The Bowie City Council wants to meet with Prince George’s County officials and the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission to discuss their lack of influence over land-use decisions in Bowie. The Council is particularly concerned with development on existing and underutilized land. Read more at The Gazette.

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