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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 30, 2016 Contact: William R. Chambers, President/CEO 410-535-2577 CALVERT COUNTY CHAMBER of COMMERCE Smart Growth Conference Hosted by Calvert Chamber and Southern Maryland Assoc. of Realtors The Calvert County Chamber of Commerce and Southern Maryland Association of Realtors have scheduled a Smart Growth Conference for October 13, 2016 from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. at the College of Southern Maryland Prince Frederick Campus. A continental breakfast will be served. The conference is free for Chamber members and SMAR members and $10 for non-members. The intent of this conference is to inform and educate our respective members (Calvert Chamber, SMAR) about Smart Growth (SG) and what is not - myths, facts. The catalyst has been the result of recent Calvert County public hearings (Planning Commission, County Commissioners) regarding proposed amendments to the Prince Frederick Town Center Zoning Ordinance to enhance more mixed use opportunities (more flexibility for commercial uses and increased residential densities).While public hearings typically bring out more negativity than supporters, there is a need to provide basic facts (good and bad) about mixed uses and related Smart Growth principles. Panelists include: David Jenkins, AICP, CEO Southern Maryland Association of REALTORS®; Rich Josephson, AICP, Former Director of Planning Services Maryland Department of Planning; Eileen Fogarty, AICP, Former Planning Director Alexandria, Virginia, New Castle County, Delaware; Tom Osborne, AICP, Planning Consultant, former Executive Director, Maryland Transportation Authority, Planning Director, Anne Arundel County, Maryland. Reservations are required for seating purposes. Please register at www.calvertchamber.org . For more information contact the Calvert Chamber at 410-535-2577. The Calvert County Chamber of Commerce is THE VOICE FOR BUSINESS IN CALVERT COUNTY.