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Op-Ed: Why It’s Time to Recenter Smart Growth in America’s Housing and Climate Debates
This fall, Smart Growth Maryland (SGM) attended conferences in Connecticut and Maryland that revealed a striking pattern. Speakers across disciplines - from insurance experts to faith leaders - were all describing the same set of solutions: build smarter, denser,...
The Marylander Who Dreamed of The Vietnam Veterans Memorial
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is consistently ranked as one of the nation's most moving and powerful war memorials and its history started in Maryland with the vision and tenacity of Jan Scruggs. Jan Scruggs, a native of Bowie, joined the U.S. Army in 1968 as the...
Progress Through Advocacy in Ellicott City
Preservation Maryland is pleased to see Howard County take a significant step forward in preserving the historic character of Old Ellicott City. The recently announced project to repurpose the historic Caplan’s building as a local goods incubator and market...
The Origin of the “Old Line State”
In 1776, American independence was anything but certain. Maryland troops under General Washington fought a pitched battle that may have saved the entire army and earned the state its nickname; The Old Line State. On August 27, 1776, the British Army, under the...
Yes in God’s Backyard (YIGBY): An Opportunity for Housing in Maryland
As the affordable housing crisis continues across the country, communities are looking everywhere for solutions including places they may never have considered before. Enter YIGBY, short for Yes in God’s Backyard, a growing movement that champions the use of...
Great American Outdoors Act: Fueling a Preservation Workforce for Tomorrow
On this fifth anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act, Preservation Maryland celebrates one of the most significant bipartisan investments in the protection of our nation’s public lands, parks, and historic sites. This landmark legislation, signed into law...
Baltimore-Based Organization Acquires ca. 1872. Mount Vernon United Methodist Church for Community Use and Preservation
BALTIMORE (July 17, 2025) – At a closing held on July 10 in Baltimore City, UNITE Mount Vernon, Inc. became the new owner of the 153-year-old Mount Vernon United Methodist Church. The Church, built in 1872 and designed by Thomas Dixon in the Norman...
The Battle of Gettysburg
In late June of 1863, nearly 150,000 soldiers moved through the narrow and dusty roads of Maryland towards the devastating clash at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, just a few miles north of the Mason-Dixon line. While the battle unfolded on the fields surrounding...
Five Things to Know About Fire Safety & Historic Buildings
Historic buildings give downtowns their unique character—and in places like Downtown Frederick, Maryland, they’re the economic engine too. But these cherished structures, particularly in compact downtowns are vulnerable to fire. A new report, The Importance of Fire...
Recap & Resources: 2025 Maryland Deconstruction Summit
What if we could reduce waste, create jobs, and preserve our community’s historic character—all at the same time? That was the guiding question behind the 2025 Maryland Deconstruction Summit, held on May 22nd in Downtown Baltimore. Co-hosted by Smart Growth...
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