Maryland Department of Planning

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Maryland Department of Planning (MDP)

Agency overview
Formed	1959
Jurisdiction	Maryland
Headquarters	301 W. Preston St. Suite 1101 Baltimore, Maryland 21201
Agency executives	Rebecca Flora, Secretary of Planning Vacant, Deputy Secretary
Parent agency	State of Maryland Executive Department
Website	https://planning.maryland.gov/

The Maryland Department of Planning (MDP) is a cabinet-level agency in the government of the State of Maryland. The department is part of the Executive branch of the government and reports to the Governor of Maryland.^[1]

The Maryland Department of Planning works with State and local government agencies to ensure comprehensive and integrated planning for the best use of Maryland's land and other resources. To local governments, the Department provides technical expertise, such as surveys, land use studies, and urban renewal plans. Also, the Department compiles data on the State for use in planning, including congressional redistricting. Implementing State planning and smart growth policies also is the responsibility of the Department of Planning.^[2]