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Planning Board meetings are held on Thursdays in the County Council Hearing Room on the first floor of the County Administration Building.
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The Prince George's County Department of Parks and Recreation of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission has approximately 217 miles of trail in Prince George's County alone which you can walk, hike, run, bike and much more. Our trail system is open from sunrise to sunset. So lace up your sneakers, grab your water bottle and get moving!
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Springing forward into 90 years of eXCellence!
It's officially Spring and the Prince George's County Planning Board has plenty to celebrate. This year marks the 90th anniversary of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission!
Watch out for a series of public events that will take place this summer. In addition, stay up-to-date with us by visiting
www.pgparks.com
and
www.pgplanning.org.
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Commissioner Bailey Receives Award from Association of the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH)
Prince George's County Planning Board Vice Chair, Dorothy F. Bailey was recently given the 2017 ASALH Council Award of Special Recognition by the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH). Commissioner Bailey received this prestigious award during the organization's 91st Black History Month Luncheon on February 25, 2017. Bailey serves on the National Executive Council of (ASALH) and is also President of the Prince George's County ASALH chapter.
Kudos to Vice Chair Bailey!
Commissioner Dorothy Bailey (center) pictured alongside, Prince George's County Planning Board Chair, Elizabeth M. Hewlett (right) and 107-year-old Virginia McLaurin (seated) at the ASALH Black History Month event.
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M. Andree Green Checkley Named Director, Prince George's County Planning Department
M. Andree Green Checkley was recently named the new Director of The Prince George's County Planning Department. As Director, Ms. Checkley will oversee a professional staff charged with advising and working with the Planning Board, elected officials, and the community to shape land use planning, zoning, and economic development plans for the County. She succeeds Dr. Fern Piret, who retired as Director last Fall.
Ms. Checkley brings to the Planning Director position more than 20 years of specialized experience in the practice of land use law and policy development in Prince George's County, as well as considerable experience managing people, honed over the past six years in her role of County Attorney for Prince George's County. Welcome, Director Checkley!
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Commissioner Doerner Delivers Presentations on National Housing Issues
Commissioner William M. Doerner, Ph.D. will speak on
Monday, April 17, 2017 from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at a joint event hosted by the Urban Land Institute and the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy titled
Housing Markets and the Fiscal Health of US Central Cities.Commissioner Doerner will participate in a panel discussion about what has happened in the housing market and its challenges.
The event will take place at the
Urban Institute, 5th Floor, 2100 M Street NW, Washington, DC 20037
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Doerner also recently conducted a presentation for the National Association of Realtors as part of their REALTOR University Speaker Series on the
"Housing Markets and the Fiscal Health of US Central Cities"
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He also presented research from a national
award-winning paper
to the American Real Estate Society Conference during their annual conference held April 4-8, 2017 in Coronado, California.
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NEW M-NCPPC Websites Coming Soon!
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission web family of sites:
mncppc.org, pgplanningboard.org, pgplanning.org and
pgparks.com is getting a much-needed makeover! We have redesigned the sites to be more user friendly with better search functionality. Please stay tuned for the launch of the new sites later this Spring.
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Public Meeting Notice:
M-NCPPC 2018 Budget
The Prince George's County Council will hold a public hearing on
Monday, April 24, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. on the Prince George's County 2018 Proposed Budget for The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission. The hearing will take place in the first floor County Council Hearing Room of the County Administration Building located at 14741 Governor Oden Bowie Drive in Upper Marlboro. To view the proposed budget, visit:
http://mncppcapps.org/mncppc/budget/FY18_PGC_ProposedBudget.pdf
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Upcoming Prince George's County Planning Board Hearings
The Prince George's County Planning Board holds meetings most Thursdays in the first floor County Council Hearing Room of the County Administration Building, 14741 Governor Oden Bowie Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 to consider planning, zoning, and subdivision matters. Onsite speaker registration for the Board's weekly meetings is available the day of the hearing. For more information or to view the agendas for upcoming meetings, visit: www.pgplanning.org.
April Meeting Dates
*April 13, 2017-NO MEETING
*April 20, 2017
*April 27, 2017
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Mark Your Calendars for a 5K Walk/Run at National Harbor
When:
Saturday, May 20, 2017
Runner/Walker Cost:
*Register by April 14: $15
*Registration from April 15-May 15 $20
*On site registration: $25
Please note:
On site registration on the day of the event will begin at 6:30 a.m. with the race starting at 8:00 a.m.
For additional information and to register, visit:
www.pgparks.com/store.htm
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Join the Walk and Talk with the Doc Walking Program
Join us as healthcare professionals share health tips and lead group walks at M-NCPPC locations throughout Prince George's County! Walking is good medicine. It is one of the best forms of exercise, and can help you lift your mood, connect with others, and lower your risk of serious health problems.
The program is a great way to stay in shape, enjoy the outdoors, and join other walkers who are interested in staying healthy and fit. Walk your way to health and wellness, and earn fun prizes along the way. No registration is required; just lace up your walking shoes and join us for these FREE community walks.
Learn more and view a listing of Walk and Talk with the Doc events
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