The 2012 Comprehensive Plan update process is now underway. Public input is essential to produce a new plan that reflects community consensus and identifies ways to maintain Charles County as an ideal place to live, work, shop and play.

Several Charles County Comprehensive Plan design charrettes have been scheduled for citizens. The series of similarly-structured, regionally specific follow-up meetings or "charrettes" are intended to give the community an opportunity to review and refine three distinct land use scenarios. Illustrated in three conceptual maps, the various scenarios have been developed as a result of public input on the visions, goals, and issues that should be addressed during the update process.

The next design charrette will be held on Wednesday, August 3, at Smallwood Middle School (4990 Indian Head Highway) in Indian Head.

Additional design charrettes will be held as follows:
Thursday, August 11—Mt. Hope/Nanjemoy Elementary School in Nanjemoy
Thursday, August 18—Westlake High School in Waldorf

Design charrettes are open to the public. Doors open at 6 p.m. and meetings begin at 6:30 p.m.

Preserving open spaces. Enhancing transportation. These concepts and others drive the vision for the Comprehensive Plan, a long-range plan that guides policy, investment, program, and land use decisions within the County. Because Charles County is changing over time, it is necessary to review and update our Plan to ensure it reflects current conditions and community values. As a concerned Charles County citizen, your input is vital to this process.

For details on the Charles County Comprehensive Plan update process, contact Ms. Amy Blessinger at 301-645-0650 or BlessingA@CharlesCounty.org.