Results of the A Better Maryland Survey
The Maryland Department of Planning (Planning) conducted polling for A Better Maryland, the new state development plan, from November 2017 to early June 2018. The responses were collected through an online survey and via live polling at our 24 public listening sessions.
The responses below represent the opinions of those who participated in these surveys and, with the comments we received, will be used as input in developing A Better Maryland. These comments do not represent any official position or policy of Planning or any other State agency.
Feedback from each of the listening sessions is organized by region.
Below are the questions that were asked and charts that reflect the responses. Click on any chart for an enlarged view.
Where did the respondents come from?
In one word, what is your community’s greatest strength?
Word cloud representing the responses to this question. Words with larger sized font indicate the relative frequency of that response.
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In one word, what is your community’s most pressing challenge?
Word cloud representing the responses to this question. Words with larger sized font indicate the relative frequency of that response.
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What factor is most important for a high quality of life in your community?
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What action/activity most affects positive change in your community?
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Select the one issue that should be addressed by a state development plan.
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What should Maryland be planning or addressing through a state development plan?
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Is there an issue/conflict with your neighboring jurisdiction(s) that you want a state development plan to address?
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