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Final Project
Describe a planning related issue, challenge, or concern (topic) in your community. Research existing planning policies, strategies, and recommendations related to your selected topic. Consider how, when, and who you might engage to implement a solution to your topic. Consider possible solutions, tradeoffs, and other perspectives. Present an action plan or project.
Sample topics and one of many possible solutions:
- Issue: an area floods all the time, a possible solution: a green infrastructure installation
- Issue: an elderly neighbor needs home repairs to continue to live in their home but has a limited income; a possible solution: funds to assist
- Issue: not safe for kids to bike to school; a possible solution: protected bicycle lanes
- Issue: problems accessing the river trail; a possible solution: more trailheads/work with parks
- Issue: no grocery store within walking or biking distance; a possible solution: healthy corner stores
Due: 8 a.m. Monday, May 13, 2024.
Classmates
Lifelong Prince George’s County resident who loves the garden. Working in big tech with a background in 1G/2G/4G/5G mobile telephone and data convergence to the cloud. Early adopter of blockchain. And interest in urban/rural planning and EV charging development/expansion.
I am a long-time resident of Prince George’s County with an interest in meeting the needs of the community. I enjoy spending time outdoors, boating, and participating in sports, and family events.
H Lafayette Dugger, Sr, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Capitol Heights, MD. Graduate of DC public school, Prince George’s County resident of 38 years.
Married 37 Years, 3 children, 2 grandchildren.
Hala Flores is a retired professional civil engineer and the president of “Mindful Maryland,” a nonprofit community organization.
My name is Chyna Mae & I’m an artrepereneuer. I own a business called Your Destiny’s Dream where I provide professional art services including painting, murals, consulting, & graphic design. I’m also the President of nonprofit Operation ARTS where our mission is to develop the creative economy.
My name is Angela Jackson and I live and work in Prince George’s County. I am a Human Resources professional working in Higher Education and I enjoy collaborating with others to maximize community resources!
I’m an advocate and community organizer seeking to improve the quality of life of individuals seeking growth. My desire is to humbly help people to foster growth in their life and steward their God-given abilities.
Jamileth Mendez is a recent graduate from Trinity Washington University with a degree in Business Administration. She’s currently acquiring valuable skills and experiences as a Chesapeake Conservation and Climate Corps member at the Town of Edmonston.
Photographer and ARTrepreneur. Former director of nonprofit arts organization, gallery director, educator, and art consultant.
I am an IT professional with a strong interest in community development.
After serving as the National Organizing Director with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), AFL-CIO and as a consultant to national labor unions, I am now retired from paid employment. I graduated from the University of Chicago with a BA in Economics in 1977.
A lifelong civil servant with an international security/development career, I’m excited to learn skills that I can use to contribute to my local community! Other interests include dog rescue, reading, architecture, exercise, karaoke, cultural learning and travel.
I was born and raised in Riverdale Park, Maryland. I am inspired and learning new things.
I have resided in Prince George’s county a majority of my life. I am a proud graduate of the class of 2021; earning a dual degree in sociology and social work from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and Salisbury University.
I am nine-year Prince George’s County, Maryland resident in District 1, a graduate of Florida State University, a Southwestern Sales and Leadership Alum, and most importantly an advocate on behalf of Descendants of Slavery in America and issues affecting our specific community.
Daija Yisrael, B.A. Political Science is a Constituent Service Specialist for Council Member Tom Dernoga. She enrolled in the Neighborhood Planning Academy to comprehensively understand the zoning and planning process.