In recent years, development has become a major issue for voters in Prince George’s County, Maryland.
A decade ago, the county approved a planning document called Plan 2035, which called for about half of all new housing to be built inside the Capital Beltway and near transit stations — and another 25% near commuter transit and town center areas.
Only 24% of new development was supposed to be built up in other areas — think subdivisions accessible only by car — which critics sometimes label as sprawl.
The county has made progress — but hasn’t come close to meeting those goals.
Now, with budget season looming — and with the county hoping to boost its population by tens of thousands this year, while also increasing the overall amount of housing in the county — changes could be coming to rules surrounding new developments.
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