Participants of this live webinar are eligible for 1.5 AICP CM credits

The Maryland Department of Planning is presenting a webinar, “Designing Adequate Public Facilities Ordinances (APFOs) for Sustainable Growth”. APFOs ensure that infrastructure and community facilities can keep pace with growth, but if not designed or applied correctly, they can hinder the type of development needed to ensure thriving and affordable communities. Panelists will describe how APFOs work in Maryland and share insights gained from recent research completed in partnership with the National Center for Smart Growth, including an updated inventory of APFOs in the state. Representatives from Charles County and Annapolis will share lessons learned over decades of school, transportation, and recreational APFO implementation. The panel will also detail best practices for designing APFOs that can help jurisdictions address Maryland’s housing crisis. 

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Attendees will learn how to:

1. Describe:

   • APFOs in Maryland and access available APFO resources.

   • the APFO modification process and lessons learned from municipal and county jurisdictions.

2. Design APFOs that:

   • facilitate housing supply and affordability with adequate infrastructure.

   • enable improved mobility.

   • enhance recreational amenities.

3. Navigate the complexities of school APFOs.