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Updates as of May 4, 2023
After more than three years of careful analysis, listening, and planning, the Annapolis Ahead 2040 Comprehensive Plan DRAFT will be released in early June for a 60-day public review and comment period. Please visit this page in the coming weeks for more specific information about how you will be able to review the Plan document and share your comments. For a sneak peak at what you will find in the Plan, please watch any of the recent presentations linked on the right-hand sidebar of this page. Thank you for your continued interest and participation in the Annapolis Ahead 2040 Comprehensive Plan!
Recent Meetings
- May 1, 2023: Comprehensive Plan Update -- Presentation to the Human Relations Commission addressing the impacts of Annapolis Ahead 2040 on citizens.
- April 26, 2023: Tree Canopy Approach -- Presentation to the Environmental Commission focusing on goals and potential methods to improve tree canopy.
- April 19, 2023: City Council Economic Matters Committee -- Presentation on Annapolis Ahead 2040 to spur economic investment.
- March 16, 2023: City Council Work Session -- Presentation to the City Council on the progress of Annapolis Ahead 2040.
- February 16, 2023: Land Use Approach -- Presentation to the Planning Commission focusing on goals and themes of the land use section of Annapolis Ahead 2040.
- June 7, 2021: Climate Resilience Efforts -- Presentation to a Rhode Island-based research team focusing on similar climate resilience issues to those in Annapolis.
- June 3, 2021: Planning Commission Update on Website and Goals/Actions. Virtual, via the City's YouTube Channel.
- May 20, 2021: presentation to the Eastport Civic Association General Membership focusing on how the Comprehensive Plan will address core Eastport issues.
- May 13, 2021: presentation to the Annapolis Conservancy Board focusing on greenway planning and general environmental sustainability efforts
- May 12, 2021: presentation to the City Council Economic Matters Committee focusing on how the Comprehensive Plan will address economic development issues.
- May 5, 2021: Meeting with Environmental Advocates for a Comprehensive Plan Work Session. Virtual, via the City's YouTube Channel.
- April 21 & 28, 2021: Environmental Matters Committee - Comprehensive Plan Work Session. Virtual, via the City's YouTube Channel and for the 2nd date.
- April 1, 2021: City Council Work Session - Comprehensive Plan Update. Virtual, via the City's YouTube Channel.
- March 4, 2021: Planning Commission Update on Growth and the Comprehensive Plan. Virtual, via the City's YouTube Channel.
- February 11, 2021: City Council Work Session - Comprehensive Plan Update. Virtual, via the City's YouTube Channel.
- January 7, 2021: Planning Commission Update and Land Use Approach Presentation. Virtual, via the City's YouTube Channel
- November 17, 2020: Presentation to the Planning Commission on updates to the Comprehensive Plan - "Where We Are and Where We Are Headed." Virtual, via the City's YouTube Channel
- November 4, 2020: West Annapolis Master Plan Workshop #2 with Jason Beske and David Dixon of Stantec
- September 10, 2020: Planning Commission and Nitty Gritty Committee. Jon Korin, Bike AAA. "State of Bicycling in and around Annapolis--Current Conditions, Opportunities, Challenges." Virtual, via the City’s YouTube Channel
- August 11, 2020: West Annapolis In Focus with David Dixon.
- July 9, 2020: Planning Commission and Nitty Gritty Committee. Fiscal Impact Analysis presentation. Virtual, via the City’s YouTube Channel
- June 11, 2020: Planning Commission and Nitty Gritty Committee. Environment Roundtable Discussion with Jackie Guild, "Current City of Annapolis Environmental Programs and Initiatives." Virtual, via the City’s YouTube Channel, 7:30 pm. Jackie discussed the current GreenVest projects in the City.
- May 14, 2020: Planning Commission and Nitty Gritty Committee. Transportation Roundtable Discussion with Shelley Row. Virtual, via the City’s YouTube Channel (Presentation), "The Future of Transportation: Connecting the Dots (Slides)."
Recent Documents
- The Economic Benefits of Parks, Open Space, and Trails is a study that illustrates the strong relationship between the value of land in Annapolis to its proximity with parks and other public amenities
- The Demographic and Economic Profile and Real Estate Market Analysis for the Annapolis Comprehensive Plan Update - October 2021 and the summary PowerPoint from November 14, 2019.
- The Fiscal Impact Analysis (Updated December 2021) of the City's ability to meet its operating expenses over the next twenty years based on population growth projections.
- The Maritime Task Force Strategy: Strengthening the Industry is the outcome of a nine month planning process led by a Maritime Task Force created by the Annapolis City Council to find strategies for preserving and expanding the working maritime industry in Annapolis.
- The West Annapolis Master Plan is a strategic community vision for the commercial area of West Annapolis that was developed with community input and completed in July 2021. The plan provides a range of recommendations for transitioning the commercial area into a more dynamic mixed-use place that can better cater to the needs of nearby residents as well as the broader population.
- What opportunities are there for the Maritime Industry in Annapolis in the future? Read about it in this Blue Technology Business Study and Strategy
- How to talk to your neighbors about the Comprehensive Plan: On the Table will guide you through background information and key topics.
Archived Meetings
- April 30, 2020: Ward One Residents Association Zoom Meeting
- April 23, 2020: Ward One Residents Association Zoom Meeting on Form Based Codes
- March 11, 2020: Tyler Heights Elementary School.
- March 6, 2020: Housing Needs Assessment and Strategic Plan Meeting
- March 4, 2020: Annapolis Environmental Commission.
- February 25, 2020: Art in Public Places Commission
- February 26, 2020: Annapolis Environmental Commission hosts a summit on the Comprehensive Plan
- February 18, 2020: Housing Stakeholders.
- February 18, 2020: Form-Based Code Learning Session with Jason Beske.
- February 20, 2020: City Council Work Session.
- February 20, 2020: Follow-up Meeting with the Chairs of the City’s Boards and Commissions,
- February 13, 2020: Nitty-Gritty Committee.
- February 6, 2020: Planning Commission.
- February 5, 2020: Environmental Commission.
- February 4, 2020: Housing Needs Assessment and Strategic Plan Meeting
- February 3, 2020: Human Relations Commission.
- January 23, 2020: Meeting with the Presidents of Neighborhood and Civic Associations.
- January 21, 2020: Ward One Residents Association.
- January 16, 2020: Action Annapolis--Affordable Housing
- January 16, 2020: Eastport Civic Association.
- January 15, 2020: Presentation on Climate Resilience Work Group
- January 9, 2020: Annapolis Conservancy Board
- January 7, 2020: Maryland Housing Needs Assessment Advisory Group, Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development
- December 20, 2019: Education Commission Representatives Meeting
- December 19, 2019: Recovery Housing Representatives Meeting
- December 16, 2019: Resiliency Work group
- December 9, 2019: Resiliency Work group. City Council Conference Room
- December 2, 2019: Meeting with the Chairs of the City’s Boards and Commissions. Draft Minutes
- November 14, 2019: Planning Commission. Presentation of Status Update
- October 16, 2019: Ward Seven Town Hall
- October 3, 2019: Planning Commission. Presentation of the Demographic and Economic Profile and Real Estate Market Analysis
- August 29, 2019: Ward One Town Hall
- August 6, 2019: Resiliency Work Group Meeting. Review asset grid and stressors, and discuss process for actions
- August 5, 2019: ECA members. Update on Comprehensive Plan progress and engagement
- July 16, 2019: Maritime Advisory Board. Presentation on Comprehensive Plan
- June 24, 2019: Resiliency Work Group Meeting. Review list of assets and climate and non-climate stressors.
- June 20, 2019: City Council Work Session. Review progress to date, introduce idea of work groups. Presentation (PDF) and Video
- May 21, 2019: Resiliency Work Group. Kickoff meeting
- May 23, 2019: Greater Parole Community Association. Presentation on Comprehensive Plan
- May 15, 2019: SOFO. Input gathering
- May 14, 2019: Caucus of African American Leaders. Presentation on Comprehensive Plan
- May 7, 2019: Kickoff Meeting
- May 6, 2019: Technical Advisory Committee Meeting. Update
- May 2, 2019: Planning Commission. Economic Analysis
- April 28, 2019:City Council Work Session. Presentation on Comprehensive Plan
- March 20, 2019: SOFO. Presentation on Comprehensive Plan
- January 23, 2019: Technical Advisory Committee Meeting. Presentation on Comprehensive Plan
- January 11, 2019: Business Leaders Meeting. Presentation on Comprehensive Plan
- January 3, 2019: Planning Commission. Input gathering