THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release:
January 7, 2025
M-NCPPC Prince George’s County Planning Department Announces Applications Now Open for Spring 2025 Neighborhood Planning Academy
LARGO, MD – The Prince George’s County Planning Department of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) announces that applications for the spring 2025 cohort of the Neighborhood Planning Academy are now open. The program offers a unique opportunity for community-minded residents to learn about urban planning and actively shape the future of Prince George’s County. The curriculum covers essential topics in urban planning, community engagement, and sustainable development. The program also aims to empower residents to actively engage in planning and decision-making processes in their communities.
The free, seven-week course offered by the M-NCPPC Prince George’s County Planning Department supports residents, municipalities, non-profit organizations, and the business community in understanding how the development process works, how to better engage, and how to advocate for community goals and visions.
The spring 2025 session runs on Wednesdays from March 19 – April 30, 2025, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. The first six sessions will be conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams. The final session includes an in-person graduation with capstone project presentations that highlight newly acquired skills and planning knowledge. The application deadline is January 31, 2025. Applicants will be selected from each councilmanic district for geographic diversity.
Since the launch of the program in the fall of 2023, approximately 130 community-minded Prince George’s County residents and stakeholders have been selected to participate in the Neighborhood Planning Academy. Spaces are limited! To apply and learn more about the NPA program visit http://academy.pgplanning.com. For any questions, please email PGCNPA@ppd.mncppc.org.
About the Prince George’s County Planning Department
The Prince George’s County Planning Department of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is responsible for preserving, protecting, and managing the county’s resources through high-quality planning services and growth management guidance. Our mission is to promote economic vitality, environmental sustainability, design excellence, and quality development that promotes healthy lifestyles in Prince George’s County. Visit our website, www.pgplanning.org, to learn how you can become engaged in shaping the future of your community.
Assistance
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission encourages the participation of persons with disabilities in all its programs and services. To receive a disability accommodation call the Public Affairs Office at 301-952-3038, email PublicAffairs@ppd.mncppc.org, or complete the online form.
Contact:
Calista Black
Chief Communications Officer
calista.black@mncppc.org | 301-952-3038
Patricia Villone
Principal Public Affairs & Marketing Specialist
Patricia.villone@mncppc.org | 301-952-4112
