This document discusses urban development in Maryland and revitalization efforts in the City of Frederick. It notes that Maryland has 6 million inhabitants concentrated in 23 counties across 157 cities, towns and villages. It then outlines various partnerships, programs, and funding sources that local and state governments use to promote economic development and revitalization in urban areas. As an example, it highlights the Carroll Creek Flood Control and Park Project in Frederick, which transformed a flood-prone area into a public park that spurred over $150 million in private investment and new jobs.

1. IGNITE MARYLAND
City/Town
Economic Development
Richard Griffin, CEcD, AICP
Director of Economic Development
The City of Frederick, Maryland USA

3. Urban Maryland
• 6 million inhabitants
• 23 counties
• 157 cities, towns, or villages
• 4.4% of the state's land mass
• 26.2% of its population

4. URBANSUBURBANRURAL
Counties Cities, Towns

5. Post WWII Urban Decline

6. Unique Urban Issues

7. Carroll Creek Flood Control and Park Project
Disaster

8. • Local, State, and Federal Government
• Special Authorities (i.e. water/sewer authorities)
• Public Private Partnerships
• Main Street Organizations
• Workforce Development Organizations
• Chambers of Commerce & Other Business
Associations
• Colleges, Universities
• Neighborhood Groups
• Philanthropic Organizations
• Utility and Railroad Companies
Key Revitalization Partnerships

9. Local Assessment
Things the community can influence/control:
• Place Making /Community Development
• Tax Rates
• Services/Utilities
• Capital Investment / Public Infrastructure
• Business Development / Rehabilitation Incentives
• Development Regulations / Zoning
• Marketing
• Education
• Public Safety

10. Local Regulatory Changes
• Flexible Downtown Business (DB) District Zoning
• Relaxed Downtown Parking Requirements
• Craft Brewery, Winery, Distillery Zoning Text
Amendment
• Food Truck Zoning Text Amendment
• Business Personal Property Tax Phase Out
• Flexible Water & Sewer Impact Fee Calculations
and Payments
• Receivership Ordinance

11. Local Revitalization Programs
• Property Rehabilitation Tax Credits
• Construction of Public Parking Garages
• Construction of Urban Parks
• Construction of Streetscape Improvements
• GROW Program Micro-Grants
• Sale of City Owned Property for Development
• Payment In Lieu of Taxes (Workforce Housing)
• HOPE VI – Mixed Income Housing Program
• Tax Increment Financing for Public Improvements
• Special Tax District

12. • New Market Tax Credits
• New Jobs Tax Credits
• Loan Guarantee
• Conditional Loans
• Grants & Capital Grants
• Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits
• Business Lending
• Transportation $
• Transit (Bus and Rail)
• MBE Assistance
• Venture Capital Investment
• Technical Assistance Grants
State & Federal Assistance

13. Carroll Creek Flood Control and Park Project
Creative Solutions
Top 100 Best Places To Live (24)
2017 Livability.com

14. Structured Parking
“friendly – but not free”

15. Retail & Restaurants

16. Tourism, Arts, & Entertainment

17. Private Development on Carroll Creek
● 405,000 sf office space
● 150,000 sf retail space
● 1,500 new jobs
● $150+ M private investment
● 600+ residential units
Estimated Carroll
Creek Park ROI
Return on Investment

18. Urban infill
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19. Carroll Creek Flood Control and Park Project
Adaptive Reuse

20. Why Place Matters?
• Creates Community Pride
• Attracts Creative Workforce
• Attracts Art and Culture
• Attracts Private Investment
• Attracts Businesses
• Attracts High Quality Jobs
• Attracts Entrepreneurs
• Creates strong assessable tax base
• Increases Foot Traffic
• Increases Public Safety
• Attracts Visitors & Spending
• Attracts Retail & Service

21. Richard Griffin, CEcD, AICP
Director of Economic Development
The City of Frederick, Maryland USA
#City/Town
Economic
Development