The City of New Carrollton intends to develop and implement a municipal plan that maps out a strategy for pursuing the goals of sustainability. A more ambitious plan could develop city goals that include residents and businesses.
The University of Maryland will assist the City of New Carrollton in identifying achievable and affordable means by which it can seek to produce the following outcomes under its Sustainable Community designation:. Support communities and reduce environmental impacts stormwater runoff and pollution, recycling, decreased vehicle emissions or address the impacts of vehicle emissions.
Promote access to quality affordable housing increase effectiveness of Code Enforcement, address housing vacancies and foreclosures. Coordinate and leverage policies and investment leverage economic development opportunities through P. Economic Development Corporation; influence investment opportunities in and around the transit station areas; support and expand sustainable green development policies, etc.
New Carrollton has environmental goals that can be explored, some of which have been developed in conjunction with efforts as a Sustainable City under the Sustainable Maryland program. To that end, the City is establishing a Green Team to engage city staff, residents, businesses and other community members in the effort.
Students could research Best Practices in Green Team organization and activities with an emphasis on both engaging the citizenry and creating a list of relevant projects. Students interested in this project would be input in touch with the City Green Team Coordinator to explore collaborative opportunities. The plan should be transferable to other areas along Carrollton Parkway.
