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MD 210 Economic Development Coalition Kickoff!
Fort Washington Forward Launches MD 210 Economic Development Coalition at Rosecroft Raceway Kickoff
FORT WASHINGTON, MD — Community Development Organization Fort Washington Forward officially launched the MD 210 Economic Development Coalition during a dynamic kickoff event on Tuesday June 30th at Rosecroft Raceway. Local residents, business leaders, and government officials, marked a pivotal milestone of the long range plan to attract smarter development to the MD-210 corridor.
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The kickoff event identified the core focus of the newly minted coalition: designing and executing targeted strategies to attract smart, sustainable development, while advocating for essential infrastructure enhancements along the critical MD 210 corridor.
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Fort Washington Forward President, Dave Owens, led attendees through a presentation detailing the coalition’s operational framework and committee structures. During his remarks, Owens emphasized that every community blueprint requires a matching economic development vision. “Approximately $200 million leaves the corridor annually and gets spent elsewhere, that needs to stop now,” said Owens. “It’s time to change how we talk about the MD 210 corridor. We have the land, the investment capital, and a high-income community ready to support local businesses. The pieces are on the board; we need to execute a smart development vision to tie it all together, and that’s what we plan to do.”
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The coalition aims to create and execute a strategic plan that ties it all together along with critical infrastructure enhancements, to make lives better for all stakeholders.
At the conclusion of the event, meeting participants immediately rolled up their sleeves, signing up for specialized committees tailored to the corridor's highest priorities such as Road Infrastructure & Medical Campus Advocacy, Workforce Pipelines, and Coordinated Development.
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"Meaningful progress happens when public, private, and community partners work together," said Lisa Watts, General Manager of Rosecroft Raceway. “I attended because I believe this coalition can be a catalyst for positive change."
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Fort Washington Forward invites all stakeholders, business owners, and residents who missed the kickoff but want to shape the future of the MD 210 corridor to join a committee and get involved. For more information about the MD 210 Economic Development Coalition, upcoming meetings, or how to join a committee, please contact David Owens at president@fwforward.org or visit fwforward.org.
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About Fort Washington Forward: Fort Washington Forward is a community-driven 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to attracting smarter development to the greater Fort Washington, Maryland area through placemaking, social connectivity, and sustainable economic development. By uniting community voices, the organization works to transform local challenges into vibrant regional opportunities.
THE FORT WASHINGTON VISION
The Logos Above Are A Product of the Fort Washington Branding & Wayfinding Project Commissioned by Fort Washington Forward.
Two Initiatives Will Positively Change Fort Washington
We are thrilled to unveil the logos above as the next phase of our community identity. This isn't just a logo; it's the visual heartbeat of our future city! Check them out here, and across our digital channels. 🚀
These logos are the result of months of hard work by community committee members, citizen input, and The Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission. In the coming months, Fort Washington Forward will promote this new branding identity in a variety of ways and get feedback from the community along the way.
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Additionally, our Sustainable Communities application for Fort Washington is nearly complete. This designation will be leveraged to access funding for community development projects, such as beautification and facade improvements. Join the movement, join either work group! Email development@fwforward.org.
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Who We Are
Formed in December of 2021, Fort Washington Forward, Inc. a Maryland non-profit organization with a two-fold mission. First, attracting smart/holistic investment to the Fort Washington community that accentuates retail, the environment, and parks and recreation. Second, enhancing social connectivity and sustainability in our community.
How You Can Help
Fort Washington Forward plays a vital role in building our healthy community by providing critical services that contribute to economic stability and mobility. Thanks to the combination of our strong community relationships and intimate local knowledge, we understand better than anyone else our communities’ needs and the best ways to meet them.
We still, however, welcome your contribution as expanding your support can include capacity-building investments, skills-based volunteerism, and network creation. As we think about our responsibility to the Fort Washington community, we strive to be creative and resourceful in addition to engaging with individuals and organizations that support our mission.
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