On October 21, 2022, Governor Larry Hogan announced new awardees for six state revitalization programs administered by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). Nearly $72 million was awarded to 224 projects and activities that promote community development and economic growth. Counties and jurisdictions across the state received awards through one or more of the six programs.
“The partnerships that drive these projects across our state are crucial to spurring economic growth in Maryland’s diverse and vibrant communities,” said Governor Hogan. “Our state revitalization programs are a shining example of how we can work together to create impactful change and improve the quality of life for residents.”
The six programs will support revitalization and redevelopment projects and activities including: business expansion and retention; streetscape improvements; homeownership and home rehabilitation incentives; commercial improvement programs; community facilities; mixed-use development, and demolition activities. For a full list of awards, visit: FY23 State Revitalization Program Awards.
Two projects within The City of Frederick were among those awarded:
$100,000 — Facade Improvement Program, Mission: Interior Program, and Fire Suppression Program — For the continuation of three successful programs facilitating building upgrades across three city regions; interior renovations to downtown retail stores; and the installation of downtown fire suppression improvements
$500,000 -- Downtown Streetscape Parking, Traffic, and Utilities Studies — For the predevelopment activities needed to assess and develop mitigation strategies for the impact on public parking, traffic patterns, and subsurface utilities related to the Downtown Streetscape Design Project
For more information about DHCD and its revitalization programs, visit its website.