Towson, Md. (October 9, 2007) The National Association of Counties (NACO) today announced that Harford, Cecil and Baltimore counties and the city of Baltimore collectively are one of 10 recipients of its prestigious 2006-2007 Center for Sustainable Communities Awards. The awards, presented every two years by NACo’s Center for Sustainable Communities, recognize the most effective and innovative county-led partnerships with private sector, other governments or community groups in developing economically prosperous, environmentally safe, and socially equitable communities. The counties and city were honored for the Chesapeake Science and Security Corridor initiative. (See project description below.) Honorees will receive their awards during a reception this winter in Washington, D.C. Winners were selected by a panel of independent judges.
“I commend everyone who was involved in developing these outstanding community partnerships,” said NACo President Eric Coleman, commissioner, Oakland County, Mich. “It is our hope that the national awards will spotlight your communities’ great achievements and inspire others across the country to explore similar strategies to develop vibrant and sustainable communities.” NACo’s Center for Sustainable Communities primary mission is to provide a forum for county leaders to work with other governments, the private sector, and communities to develop policies and programs that will lead to economic enhancement, environmental stewardship and social well-being — the three pillars of sustainable communities. The center helps local elected officials build sustainable communities by promoting community leadership initiatives, facilitating multi-jurisdictional and public-private partnerships, providing technical assistance and training, and conducting community policy and educational forums. The sponsors for the 2007 Center for Sustainable Communities Awards Program include: Bank of America, Freddie Mac, the International Center of Shopping Centers, the Institute for Building Technology and Safety, the National Association of Home Builders, the National Association of Realtors, and the Nehemiah Corporation of America. 2007 Award Winners
Boulder County, Colo., Boulder County Super IGA; Charleston County, S.C., Project Impact Partnership; Franklin, Granville, Vance, and Warren Counties, N.C., Kerr-Tarr Regional Economic Development Corporation; Gwinnett County, Ga., The Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center; Harford, Cecil, and Baltimore Counties, Md., Chesapeake Science and Security Corridor: An Unprecedented Partnership; Lake County, Ill., Rt. 173/I-94 Intergovernmental Agreement, Louisville-Jefferson County, Ky., The Partnership for a Green City; Morrow County, Ohio, Wheels to Work; Prince George’s County, Md., Low Impact Development/Green Highway Programs; and Woodbury County, Iowa Comprehensive Local Foods System Project. Harford, Cecil, and Baltimore Counties and Baltimore City, Maryland: The Chesapeake Science and Security Corridor As a result of a planned influx of thousands of new residents brought on by recommendations for Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC), the state of Maryland faces an array of new challenges and opportunities in job creation, service provision, and community development. To address them, Harford, Cecil, and Baltimore Counties and Baltimore City have entered an unprecedented tri-county partnership to market the region as the “Chesapeake Science and Security Corridor. (CSSC)” The comprehensive effort, due largely to recommendations regarding Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG); a $1 billion technology generator for the region; maximizes economic development potential and utilizes shared resources to best promote the region’s prime location, attract new educational opportunities, initiate transportation and infrastructure upgrades, strategically address housing and resource challenges, and enhance the quality of life for constituents in the region. Through the CSSC, the partners have developed a mechanism to leverage changes brought on by BRAC to create a greater quality of life for residents. Read more business headlines Read more about Baltimore County Business Communities Back to top Read more business headlines Baltimore County
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