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§ 2-701. Legislative findings

MD Transp Code § 2-701 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    The General Assembly finds that the State must have sustainable communities in order to:

(1)    Preserve and protect the State’s natural resources; and

(2)    Achieve the State’s economic growth, resource protection, and planning policy in § 5–7A–01 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

(b)    The General Assembly finds that sustainable communities are places where public and private investments and partnerships achieve:

(1)    Development of a healthy local economy;

(2)    Protection and appreciation of historic and cultural resources;

(3)    A mix of land uses;

(4)    Affordable and sustainable housing and job options; and

(5)    Growth and development practices that protect the environment and conserve air, water, and energy resources, encourage walkability and recreational opportunities, and, where available, create access to transit.

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