The Community Planning Division is responsible for the development and implementation of:
- Comprehensive Community Plans and Studies—Which outline the vision and goals of the community, and cover various aspects such as land use, transportation, housing, economic development, and environmental sustainability. Learn more about current initiatives and past projects.
- Policies, Programs and Incentives—Which support equitable, diverse, and vibrant communities, while considering the needs and aspirations of its residents. Learn more about commercial revitalization programs currently available.
- Zoning and Land Use Regulations—Reviewing development proposals for compliance with zoning and land use regulations and ensuring proposed projects align with community plans, Master Plan, regulations and design standards.
- Community Engagement and Public Participation—Designing inclusive engagement processes that seek the input and participation of diverse community members, to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to participate and make their voices heard.
- Coordination and Collaboration with the Community— Building strong relationships is essential for effective engagement. The division ensures that effective communication is maintained between community leaders and organizations, as well as various agencies and elected officials.
Contact Your Community Planner
The Community Planning Division is organized into three geographic sectors (Northern, Eastern, Western). Use the Community Planner Lookup app to identify your area Planner. To learn more about your sector or current initiatives happening within your community, contact the planner listed below.
| Contact Information | Areas | Initiatives |
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| Yolanda Gregory Planner, Western Sector ygregory@baltimorecountymd.gov |
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| Vacant Lead Planner, Western Sector |
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| Sydnie Cooper Planner, Western Sector scooper1@baltimorecountymd.gov |
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| Contact Information | Areas | Initiatives |
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| David Birkenthal Lead Planner, Eastern Sector Email: dbirkenthal@baltimorecountymd.gov |
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| Maria Mougridis Eastern Sector Email: mmougridis@baltimorecountymd.gov |
| Greater Dundalk-Sparrows Point Sustainable Community Renewal |
| Ainsley Jacobs Eastern Sector Email: ajacobs1@baltimorecountymd.gov |
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| Contact Information | Areas |
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| Megan Benjamin Lead Planner, Northern Sector Email: mbenjamin@baltimorecountymd.gov |
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| Abigail Rogers Northern Sector Email: aerogers@baltimorecountymd.gov |
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| Joe Wiley Northern Sector Email: jwiley@baltimorecountymd.gov |
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Projects
Current Initiatives
A number of community planning initiatives are currently underway. Your engagement is needed for these studies.
Past Projects
Learn more about the past projects completed by the Community Planning Division.
Other Programs
Learn more about the State’s Main Street Maryland program and the Maryland Sustainable Communities program.