Known nationally as an innovator in smart growth and environmental issues, Maryland has many opportunities for improved transportation and land use policy.
Montgomery is a fast-growing county that boasts diversity, a nationally renowned Agricultural Reserve and opportunities for expanded transit-oriented development.
With 15 Metro stations, 8 MARC train stations, parks, rivers, farmland and older urban communities near the job center of DC, Prince George's is a place of great potential.
Arlington County is a national leader in transit-oriented development, affordable housing, transit, street-design and carsharing. Winner of the first EPA Smart Growth Award and the Coalition for Smarter Growth's Capital Region Visionary Award.
One of the wealthiest counties in the nation, Fairfax has in recent years turned its resources towards promoting smart growth and walkability. The re-design of Tysons Corner will be a key opportunity to set the standard for well-designed “edge cities”.