Maryland

Maryland State House building in Annapolis, Maryland.

Opinion: Why Passing ‘Good Cause’ Eviction Matters

A proposed bill would require landlords who don’t renew leases to provide a reason, helping prevent capricious retaliation against tenants while still holding tenants who don’t obey the terms of their lease responsible.

February 12, 2025 - Greater Greater Washington

Brightly colored pale blue, dark blue, and coral row houses in Baltimore, Maryland.

The Key Role of Row Houses in Philadelphia and Baltimore

The row house is ubiquitous in the two cities, but their policies on design and preservation vary widely.

February 2, 2025 - North Penn Now

Aerial view of Annapolis, Maryland.

Annapolis Unveils Interactive Map to Boost Urban Tree Canopy

Annapolis has launched an interactive Tree Canopy Map to engage residents in urban forestry efforts, highlighting tree coverage data and encouraging community involvement to achieve the city’s 50 percent canopy goal by 2050.

January 26, 2025 - Eye on Annapolis

View of buildings in downtown Baltimore, Maryland.

Shuttered Baltimore Hotel Will Become Affordable Housing

The project will create 303 new workforce housing units in a former downtown hotel.

January 21, 2025 - Affordable Housing Finance

Aerial view of downtown Baltimore, Maryland with prominent statue in foreground at dusk.

Rebuilding Together: How One Baltimore Program Advanced Education and Community Development

When Baltimore got funding for a round of school renovations, the state directed it to design schools that would also advance neighborhood revitalization — and it learned some lessons about why that's not always so simple.

December 20, 2024 - Shelterforce Magazine

Bi-directional bike trail next to small lake in Baltimore, Maryland.

Maryland Budget Cuts Funding for Complete Streets

The future of the state’s ambitious bike, pedestrian, and transit plans could be in jeopardy, with reduced funding from both state and federal sources.

November 20, 2024 - Greater Greater Washington

Row of red brick rowhouses with white marble steps in Baltimore, Maryland.

Baltimore to Allocate $44 Million to ADA Compliance

The plan is the result of a lawsuit brought by residents who say the city has failed to maintain safe, accessible sidewalks and streets for people with disabilities.

November 19, 2024 - Baltimore Brew

Senior woman sitting inchair looking out large window at golden hour in Broomes Island, Maryland.

Homelessness Among Maryland Seniors Rose 77 Percent Since 2018

The high cost of housing is pushing many older adults into homelessness, while shelters are not equipped to address their specific needs.

November 14, 2024 - Maryland Matters

Bridge with container ship crashed into it in Baltimore, Maryland.

Baltimore Traffic Suffering From Absence of Key Bridge

The loss of a key route to the Port of Baltimore is causing major delays and long detours on alternate routes.

November 8, 2024 - The Baltimore Banner

Man in black and red jacket using backpack-mounted leaf blower on large pile of brown leaves.

Baltimore Bans Gas Leafblowers

The devices release as much air pollution as driving 1,100 miles and have been banned in over 100 U.S. cities.

October 17, 2024 - The Cool Down

Row of colorful boarded-up brick two-story townhomes in baltimore, Maryland.

Baltimore Program Could Repurpose Thousands of Vacant Housing Units

The city and state are investing $3 billion in rescuing vacant residential properties to promote homeownership and reduce blight.

October 13, 2024 - Governing

Aerial view of an eight-lane highway tunnel with the harbor in the background.

Army Corps Recommends $77M Floodwall to Protect Baltimore Tunnels

In the face of growing flooding risk and increased traffic following the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, federal and state officials say protecting two of Baltimore's major transportation corridors from flooding is vital.

September 3, 2024 - The Baltimore Banner

Flattened cigarette butts littering a sidewalk

Maryland City Bans Smoking on a Public Street

City officials in Cumberland, Maryland, say smoking and use of smokeless tobacco products have deterred visitors to its downtown pedestrian mall and hopes the ban will make the area more welcoming.

August 26, 2024 - Cumberland Times-News

Close-up on the bottom half of people sitting in a hospital waiting room.

Maryland Assistance Program Links Housing and Healthcare

The state will begin funding an existing program that targets the healthcare needs of people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

August 21, 2024 - Route Fifty

Worker in blue pants holding hose while standing in flooded interior room.

Baltimore Sewer Backup Assistance Programs Stall

Two programs aimed at helping residents safely clean up overflows caused by aging pipes are in limbo due to a dispute between the city and the EPA.

August 20, 2024 - Inside Climate News

Aerial view of Baltimore's Inner Harbor with downtown skyline.

Baltimore Invests Billions to Clean its Waterways

Like Paris, the city has been working to improve its wastewater system and make local waterways safe for swimming.

August 13, 2024 - NPR

Green highway exit sign for Thurmont, Maryland.

Sober House Zoning Violations Prompt Questions

A sober living house in Maryland has been repeatedly fined by the city for operating as a boarding house, begging the question, where can these facilities be located?

August 6, 2024 - DC News Now

Night view of vintage theater with neon marquee in Bethesda, Maryland.

Opinion: Montgomery County Regulations Stifle Nightlife

The county hasn’t acted on the recommendations of its own Nighttime Economy Task Force, which suggested ways to improve the business climate for restaurants and nightclubs to draw younger residents to the region.

July 18, 2024 - Greater Greater Washington

Transit station with light rail train in Baltimore, Maryland

Light Rail It Is for Baltimore’s Red Line Project

The decision to go with light rail over bus rapid transit will be more expensive and take longer to complete, but proponents say it’s an investment in Baltimore’s economic future.

July 1, 2024 - Patch

Wide, busy street with red bus lane in downtown Baltimore, Maryland.

Maryland Partners with Smart Growth America on Road Safety

Three summer test projects will inform the state’s actions on Complete Streets policies.

June 25, 2024 - The Baltimore Banner

Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools

This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.

Planning for Universal Design

Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.

Top Books

An annual review of books related to planning.

Top Schools

The definitive ranking of graduate planning programs.

100 Most Influential Urbanists

The who's who of urbanism, according to Planetizen readers.

Urban Planning Creators You Should Know

A short list of voices on social, video, and podcasting platforms.