Eastern Shore Land Use Analysis

Description

On Oct 22nd & 23rd, the Eastern Shore Land Conservancy is hosting seminars on their recent Eastern Shore land use analysis. 

Counties on the Eastern Shore are under increasing pressure to grow through development to meet the rising demands for public services, including education, housing, infrastructure maintenance, and climate change adaptation. Despite these pressures, Eastern Shore communities already struggle financially to provide basic services with current property tax revenue levels. This financial strain hampers their ability to build more connected, affordable, and environmentally sustainable communities, ultimately affecting the quality of life for residents.

In response to these challenges, the Eastern Shore Land Conservancy (ESLC) invites community members, stakeholders, and local government officials to attend “Sustainable by Design: Urban3 Land Use Analysis on the Eastern Shore.” Over the past year, ESLC has partnered with Urban3, a firm specializing in land use analysis, to study land use patterns across eight counties on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Urban3’s data and impressive modeling maps reveal the varying value of land use investments for local governments, both rural and urban. Their analysis uses a “value per acre” measurement, which contrasts public investment in infrastructure and services with property tax revenues.

ESLC will host two informative events on Tuesday, October 22, where attendees can learn more about the findings and implications of Urban3’s analysis. These events will foster a deeper understanding of land use value and encourage discussions on sustainable development practices.

Event Details:

• The Packing House in Cambridge | Tuesday October 22at 10 AM
• Chesapeake College in Wye Mills | Tuesday October 22 at 3 PM
• Registration: https://www.eslc.org/sustainable-by-design-urban3/

About Eastern Shore Land Conservancy

The Eastern Shore Land Conservancy is dedicated to preserving and sustaining the vibrant communities of the Eastern Shore through strategic land conservation and thoughtful development practices. Our mission is to ensure a healthy, prosperous, and sustainable future for the region.