Smart Growth development, as advocated in the Blueprint for a Better Region, can provide solutions to the traffic, pollution, and economic challenges Prince George's County currently faces. Specific measures include:

• Developing at Prince George's 13 Metro Stations
  Prince George's County's thirteen Metro stations are the key to its economic well-being. Yet, not enough development is taking place at these stations. Instead, much of the county is auto-oriented and focused on its western and northern parts that have limited access to transit. Instead of pouring money into expensive road projects that would increase the imbalance of resources and jobs in Prince George's County, it would be more wise to invest money in commercial and residential development around the already existing and underutilized Metro stations. Such transit oriented development would reduce traffic congestion and create walkable communities that take advantage of existing infrastructure, revitalize older, inner-beltway neighborhoods, protect our rural and natural resources, and improve the economic outlook for the entire county.

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• Managing Growth through Reinvestment and Protection
  Prince George's County has incredible potential to be a model of smart growth in the region for years to come if we reinvest in existing infrastructure in the county and stop Westward expansion of the ICC that would bring money and resources further away from those who need them. Managing growth properly would bring access to jobs and services to parts of the county that desperately need it and would protect open space such as the Rural Tier from destructive development. In addition, The County's Comprehensive Plan divides the county into three growth tiers, which provides a balanced vision of growth management.

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