Livable Frederick open house dates planned
Frederick County government will host open houses to gather more information from the community as part of the Livable Frederick project.
The county will host events between 6 and 8 p.m. at the following dates and locations:
* Thursday, March 13, Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Road, Thurmont
* Wednesday, March 26, Middletown Branch Library, 31 E. Green St., Middletown
* Monday, April 7, Urbana Regional Library, 9020 Amelung St., Frederick
The presentations will look at the Livable Frederick plans around the Housing Element, the Historic Preservation Plan and the Green Infrastructure Plan.
Livable Frederick is a project developed within the Division of Planning and Permitting that focuses on turning holistic goals into plans for the future of the county.
The content of the three open houses will be the same, according to a press release.
Activities at the open houses will be grouped into three categories: shelter, culture and nature. The activities are designed to gather ideas related to housing; mapping; historical events, places and traditions; and green spaces.
— Cameron Adams
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