BERLIN – A designation as one of the state’s “Sustainable Communities” is expected to allow Berlin’s successful façade grant program to continue.
Berlin is now one of 77 certified Sustainable Communities in Maryland. The designation, created by the Department of Housing and Community Development, allows municipal and county governments to apply for state funding for revitalization projects.
“We’re trying to make the towns a better place to live, work and shop,” said Kevin Baynes, director of community programs for the Department of Housing and Community Development. “This designation brings dollars.”
Baynes said the state passed the Sustainable Communities Act in 2010 in an effort to create a new target area for revitalization. It was also an attempt to consolidate several existing programs.
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Sustainable is a feel good buzz word for liberal tree huggers like Josh Hastings.
ReplyDeleteI hate going there because of the Meter Maid chasing around all day looking for $10 fines.
ReplyDeleteOh, wait, Berlin has no meters and is 1005 full downtown.
I'm thinking of Salisbury.