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Glen BurnieSustainableCommunityApplication forDesignation RenewalApplication Submitted to theMaryland Department of Housingand Community DevelopmentARUNDNEANTY MARYLANUNDCOELDecember 2018

Sustainable Communities Renewal ApplicationCHECKLIST AND TABLE OF CONTENTSAPPLICANT:Anne Arundel CountyNAME OF SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY:Glen BurniePlease review the checklist of attachments and furnish all of the attachments that are applicable.Contents of the application should be tabbed and organized as follows: Section A - Sustainable Community Renewal Applicant Information Section B – Sustainable Community Renewal Report (Projects, Strategies and Partners) Section C – Sustainable Community Renewal Action Plan Update (Matrix) Section D – Sustainable Communities Workgroup Roster Section E – Signature Letter (acknowledging Disclosure Authorization and Certification) Section F – CD-ROM: The CD-ROM should include the following contents: If requesting a boundary modification, map in pdf format of the proposed Sustainable Community GIS shapefiles of the modified Sustainable Community boundary (if requesting a modification)and other GIS related data Pictures (jpeg format) of your accomplished projects of the last five years (as indicated in Section B) Digital copy of completed Sustainable Communities Renewal Applicationii

Sustainable Communities Renewal Application - Section AI. SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY RENEWAL APPLICANT INFORMATIONName of Sustainable Community:Glen BurnieName of Renewal Applicant:Anne Arundel CountyApplicant’s Federal Identification Number: 52-6000878Applicant’s Street Address: 44 Calvert StreetCity:AnnapolisPhone Number:410-222-7450County: Anne ArundelState: MDZip Code: 21404Fax Number:Web Address: www.aacounty.orgSustainable Community Renewal Application Local Contact:Name: Lynn MillerTitle: Assistant Planning and Zoning OfficerAddress: 2664 Riva RoadCity: AnnapolisState: MDZip Code: 21401Phone Number: 410-222-7431 Fax Number: 410-222-7255 E-mail Address: pzmill03@aacounty.orgOther Sustainable Community Contacts:Name:Address:Phone Number:Title:City:Fax Number:State:Zip Code:E-mail Address:1

Sustainable Communities Renewal Application - Section AI. SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY – General InformationA. Sustainable Community Boundary and Description(1) Are you requesting any changes to your Sustainable Community boundary? Describe why or whynot?No boundary changes are being requested.(2) Include the following in as an attachment (if requesting a modification to your current boundary):a. PDF or JPEG of modified Sustainable Communities boundary map,b. GIS shapefiles of modified Sustainable Community boundary (mapped to the parcelboundary),(3) Approximate number of acres of entire SC Area: 5,000(4) Existing federal, state or local designations: Main Street Maple Street National Register Historic District X Local Historic District Arts & Entertainment District State Enterprise Zone Special Taxing District BRAC State Designated TODX Other(s): Area includes County-designated Commercial Revitalization Areas(5) Describe the SC Area’s current demographic trends (with respect to age, race, household size,household income, educational attainment, number of housing units, or other relevant factors). Howhave demographics changed in the last five years?The Glen Burnie area has not seen significant shifts in key demographic indicators over recent years,based on American Community Survey five-year estimates for 2013 and 2016. The total populationof the Glen Burnie Sustainable Community was 39,800 in 2016, a 4.8% increase from 2013. Overthat same period, the County’s population increased by 2.8% to a total of 559,737 in 2016. The totalnumber of housing units in the Sustainable Community increased from 17,038 in 2013 to 17,444 in2016, a 2.4% increase.The following data are presented for the Glen Burnie Census Designated Place which, while largerthan the Sustainable Community area, exhibits similar demographic characteristics. Compared tothe County as a whole, the Glen Burnie area has a somewhat younger population. In 2016 themedian age in the Glen Burnie area was 36.7 years, compared to 38.3 years in the County. Thelargest age cohort in Glen Burnie was for persons 25 to 34 years old (17.3% of the population),while in the County the largest cohort was for persons 45 to 54 years old (15% of the population). Inboth the Glen Burnie area and in the County, roughly 13.5% of the population is 65 years or older.The racial distribution in the Glen Burnie area is similar to that seen Countywide, but with somewhathigher percentages of minority races. Based on 2016 data, roughly 64% of the Glen Burniepopulation is White, 24% Black or African American, 4% Asian, and 8% other races or two or moreraces. This compares to a County-wide racial distribution of roughly 74% White, 16% Black or2

Sustainable Communities Renewal Application - Section AAfrican American, 4% Asian, and 6% other races or two or more races. Roughly 8.5% of the GlenBurnie population is of Hispanic or Latino origin, compared to 7% County-wide.Educational attainment levels in the Glen Burnie area are somewhat lower than those seen Countywide. According to 2016 data, roughly 14% of the Glen Burnie population over age 25 years hadobtained a Bachelor’s degree, 7% had Graduate or Professional degrees, and 34% had earned a HighSchool diploma as their highest educational level. County-wide, 23% of the population over 25years had a Bachelor’s degree, 16% had Graduate degrees, and 24% had earned a High Schooldiploma.The median household income in the Glen Burnie area increased from 59,792 in 2013 to 62,233 in2016. County-wide, the median household income increased from 87,430 to 91,918 over the sameperiod. The percentage of families with income below the poverty level in Glen Burnie decreasedfrom 8.1% to 7.3% from 2013 to 2016, while in the County the percentage of families earning belowthe poverty level decreased from 4.3% to 3.9%. The poverty rate for all persons declined from 11%to 9.3 % in the Glen Burnie area, while it declined from 6.3% to 6.1% in the County.The unemployment rate within the civilian labor force also declined between 2013 and 2016. InGlen Burnie the unemployment rate fell from 7.8% to 6.8%, while County-wide the rate fell from7.0% to 5.5%.B. Organizational Structure, Experience and Public Input:(1) Describe any changes to the Applicant’s organizational structure. Specifically, how has membershipof the Sustainable Communities Workgroup changed in the last five years? Who are/were theleaders, and how will/did the Workgroup advisor or staff manage implementation of the SC AreaPlan?After expiration of the former Glen Burnie Town Center Advisory Committee with a previouschange in County Administration, a new Glen Burnie Sustainable Community Workgroup wasformed in 2018 to help oversee preparation of the 2018 Renewal Application and implementation ofthe Sustainable Community Action Plan. The workgroup includes representatives (both residentsand business owners) from the Glen Burnie Improvement Association, the umbrella civic associationfor the greater Glen Burnie area. The workgroup also includes representatives from the County’sOffice of Planning and Zoning, Arundel Community Development Services, Anne ArundelEconomic Development Corporation, the North County Chamber of Commerce, Anne ArundelWorkforce Development Corporation, and Anne Arundel Community College.(2) What have been the strengths and challenges of the capacity of the Sustainable CommunitiesWorkgroup with respect to implementation of the SC Plan?A key strength of the Glen Burnie area is a diverse and engaged group of community stakeholderswho are committed to improving their community. Challenges to implementation of the Action Planrelate primarily to constraints in resources, primarily in terms of funding, as well as market forces.Although the market in the Glen Burnie area is generally healthy except in select locations, someeconomic indicators are not as strong as in other parts of the County, which can lead to a negativeimage and perception. In addition, poor property management by private owners and landlords is an3

Sustainable Communities Renewal Application - Section Aissue in certain locations, with both building and zoning code violations occurring. This can alsocontribute to a negative image of the area.Additionally, newer retail and office development near Arundel Mills, Fort Meade, west of BWIAirport, and in other areas where unimproved land is still available for development, makes itdifficult for older areas such as Glen Burnie to compete in attracting new businesses.The population trends younger in Glen Burnie as compared to elsewhere in the County, which islikely due in part to the availability of a more affordable housing stock. This will likely prove to be astrength in the area. As younger adults move to the area to start families and build their careers, thiscan create a renewed vitality in the community. The Workgroup should consider what types ofservices and businesses this population will want and how to attract these.(3) How did residents and other stakeholders in the community provide input to the SustainableCommunities Action Plan update? On which existing local plans (comprehensive plans, economicdevelopment plans, sector plans, etc.) is the Sustainable Communities Action Plan based?Input was provided through workgroup meetings. The Action Plan is based on: 1) the 2013Sustainable Communities Action Plan; 2) the 2009 General Development Plan, which is undergoingan update in 2018-19; 3) the Consolidated Plan (FY2016-2020); and 4) the Glen Burnie Small AreaPlan.(4) Would you like any technical assistance from State agencies to help expand the capacity of your SCWorkgroup or implement your SC plan? Please describe with which revitalization strategies youwould like assistance.Technical assistance in identifying projects that would be good candidates for State fundingprograms, such as Community Legacy, Community Safety and Enhancement Program, etc., wouldbe beneficial, as well as assistance in identifying new implementation strategies.4