Crosswalks: Smart Growth, Stronger Communities
Focused on how La Plata, Charles County, and Southern Maryland can build more resilient, sustainable, and people-centered places. It covers local development, housing, transportation, environment, community/economic development policies and plans, bringing thoughtful insights and expert voices to help shape a better future.
It's about connecting people, sharing knowledge, and building stronger, healthier, sustainable communities.
Crosswalks: Smart Growth, Stronger Communities
Do We Need Another Gas Station?
This is David Jenkins, La Plata Town Council member from Ward 4 and your host for this podcast and videos, now available on YouTube, and YouTube Music.
This episode is about questions and frustration from many Town and County residents about a new 7-11 gas station starting construction at Rosewick Corner.
Future podcasts/videos:
- Why La Plata should have an economic development/placemaking function
- Best practices by other towns in Maryland, from my attendance at the Maryland Municipal League’s (MML) Fall Leadership Conference, November 6-8th, Cambridge Maryland.
YouTube Link
Reference: “The City Should Put a Trader Joe’s There” (and Other Muddled Thinking About Development)
