Posts Tagged ‘Envision Prince George’s’

Discussion On Transit-oriented Development In Prince George’s County

Monday, July 18th, 2011
On July 11 Envision Prince George’s and The Coalition for Smarter Growth sponsored a discussion centered on transit-oriented development. Residents and stakeholders were able to hear the views of a panel on transit-oriented development and public transportation in Prince George’s County. Council members Eric Olson and Andrea Harrison were in attendance and opened the discussion. Read more at The Prince George’s Suite.

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‘picturing Prince George’s’ Photo Contest

Tuesday, July 5th, 2011
The Prince George’s County Social Innovation Fund in partnership with Envision Prince George’s is holding a photo contest for youth ages 8-18. The photo contest is an opportunity to capture the Prince George’s County story through the perspective of its youth. Photos can be submitted from June 20, 2011- July 22, 2011to photocontest@innovateprincegeorges.org. Prizes will be awarded to contest winners. For more information visit: http://tinyu

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Envision Prince George’s Hosts Community Conversation

Friday, June 24th, 2011
A community conversation hosted by Envision Prince George’s brought together a group of over 100 County residents and stakeholders to discuss the future of the initiative. The meeting was also an opportunity to examine the progress being made in the county through Envision. Envision Prince George’s continues to allow the community to be the change they want to see. Read more at The Prince George’s Suite.   

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For Or Against Envision?

Thursday, July 15th, 2010
[GAZETTE]  TALLYING THE COST OF A BETTER COUNTY Throughout the nearly two year timeline of Envision there have been many that have voiced their opinions for and against the initiative.  A particular June 17 Gazette Newspaper opinion article entitle “Pointing out the obvious,” took a negative angle against Envision and ignited much discussion. In response, M.H. Jim Estepp, president and CEO of the Greater Prince George's Business Round

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Prince George’s County Council Supports Envision

Thursday, July 15th, 2010
The Prince George's County Council recently expressed its support of Envision Prince George's. A resolution was proposed in June and was voted on at the council's July 13 meeting where council members Thomas Dernoga, Samuel Dean and Andrea Harrison voiced their support.  The resolution articulated the council's decision to uphold the vision, goals and priorities of Envision. This resolution proves that the county council not only supports E

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Focus On Resources To Spur Development, Say Prince George’s Leaders

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010
[GAZETTE]  ENVISION PROGRAM TO BECOME NONPROFIT, CONTINUE WORK ON VISION FOR COUNTY At its Economic Forum held in June, Envision Prince George’s announced to the audience of about 300 people that it had plans for becoming a community-managed nonprofit.  The nonprofit would concentrate on commercializing the county’s resources and creating a vibrant economy and high quality of life.  This nonprofit would bring residents, community and bu

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Residents’ Vision Of County Future Revealed In Envision Report

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010
[GAZETTE]  TEAMS TO BEGIN WORKING ON HOW TO IMPROVE SAFETY, SCHOOLS IN COUNTY The two years of conversations, town hall meetings, polls and internet posts, as well as a $700,000 budget have finally produced Envision Prince George’s vision for the future of the county.  This vision report was presented at the recently held Economic Outlook Forum on the campus of the University of Maryland at College Park.  The report featured 47 goals f

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Priority Goals: Recreational, Health, And Wellness Activities

Friday, April 9th, 2010
ENJOY: GOAL 1 - Provide a robust range of recreation, health, and wellness activities that are affordable and accessible for families, youth, and other residents. In the Town Meeting, 56% voted in support of this goal, making it the #1 priority in the ENJOY Envision area. The RECREATIONAL, HEALTH, AND WELLNESS ACTIVITIES Community Action Team (CAT) will assess existing efforts in the county which support this goal, and work to identify ke

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