The City has been working proactively with FEMA and MEMA for grant funding to address the damages from the severe storms of 2018. The City has partnered with the Army Core of Engineers to analyze low-lying areas in the City most vulnerable to heavy rains and to determine the most strategic SWM projects to control future flooding.
City Priority Project: City Police Headquarters
City Priority Project: Downtown Public Infrastructure
City Priority Project: Westside Regional Park
City Priority Project: Monocacy Boulevard
City Priority Project: Frederick Municipal Airport
Four Mixed-Use Projects Coming to Frederick
Mixed-use development has become an increasingly popular model within the American real estate sector. Given Frederick’s long tradition of a strong community-feel and its already vibrant downtown core, it is hardly surprising this trend has been enthusiastically embraced locally. Here we take a look at four mixed-use projects taking place across the City of Frederick.
Partner Spotlight: Maryland Department of Commerce Senior Business Development Representative, Tamar Osterman
This month, our Partner Spotlight highlights Tamar Osterman, Senior Business Development Representative with Maryland Department of Commerce.
The City of Frederick Department of Economic Development (DED) works closely with Tamar and her position at the State to connect potential, new, and expanding City businesses to assistance available through the State of Maryland.
Opportunity Zones 101
Having a hard time wrapping your head around the real-life implications of the Opportunity Zones?
We were too until we recruited guest speakers from the State and a local accounting firm to host a recent Opportunity Zone Informational Session in Frederick. If you missed the opportunity — don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!
Downtown Frederick Partnership Announces New Grant Programs
The Downtown Frederick Partnership has launched two new grant programs to address the risk of fire in historic buildings. Learn more about the programs and see if you're eligible at downtownfrederick.org.
Public Invited to Participate in City's Strategic Planning
Former Frederick County Delegate named Secretary of MD Department of Commerce
Governor Larry Hogan has announced the appointment of Kelly M. Schulz as secretary of the Maryland Department of Commerce. Schulz, a Frederick County resident, previously served as the local representative in Maryland House of Delegates, and most recently served as the secretary of the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (DLLR).