Smart Growth America – Local Leaders Council Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker, IIIJune 1, 2015

Transforming Neighborhoods Initiative (TNI)

National Harbor, MD

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◻ Introduction to Prince George’s County◻ Transforming Neighborhoods Initiative◻ Communities & Team Members◻ Featured Data & Accomplishments◻ Conclusion

Overview

Key Statistic

Population 881, 138

Median Income $73, 447/Top 3.7%

Education (Bachelor’s or Higher) 30% of residents

Academic Assets 6

Metro Stations 15

Government Agencies 14

Prince George’s County is the 2nd most populous county in the State of Maryland and approximately 500 sq. miles. The county has many assets including a highly educated and high income community with a number of development opportunities at our 15 Metro Stations.

Quick Comparison: $53,960 – US GNI Per Capita Bachelor's degree or higher, percent of persons age 25+, 2008-2012 = 28.5%Source: US Census Data 2012

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Prince George’s County

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◻ Transforming Neighborhoods Initiative (TNI)⬜ The purpose of this program is to achieve the

County Executive’s vision of a thriving economy, great schools, safe neighborhoods and high quality healthcare by targeting cross-governmental resources to communities that have significant needs.

⬜ Launched in April 2012

Fighting Urban Blight

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6 Challenging Communities. This program targets six communities – identified by key indicators (crime, education, foreclosure, etc.).

⬜ Langley Park⬜ East Riverdale /

Bladensburg⬜ Kentland / Palmer Park⬜ Suitland / Coral Hills⬜ Hillcrest Heights /

Marlow Heights⬜ Glassmanor / Oxon Hill

TNI Team RepresentativesRushern L. Baker, III

County Executive

TNi Team Leader (DCAO, Asst. DCAO or

Special Asst. to a DCAO)

DPIE, DoE, DPW&T, M-NCPPC, EDC

Police, Fire, Corrections, Homeland

Security Sheriff

DHCD, Family Services, Social Services, Health

OIT, OHRM, OCR, OCS, License

Commissioners

BOE/PGCPS, Community Members,

Libraries and Individual Schools

Special Assistant to

the TNi Team Leader (Project

Manager)

Each TNI Team consists of:

*Agencies assign a mid- or upper-level manager to be TNi team representatives

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According to CountyStat, crime in TNI areas decreased 41% between 2012 and 2014 and this is a trend that continues all across the County.

TNI Featured Accomplishments

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In part, the TNI is successful based on:• Community Involvement• Support from Nonprofit Organizations• Grants (Federal, State, Private)• Full Government Support

TNI Road Improvement Projects

TNI Infrastructure Improvements

TNI Blighted Area Clean Up Projects

TNI Featured Accomplishments

TNI has had a great impact on raising the quality of life in areas deemed most in need of help. We have learned the importance of taking a holistic approach to addressing the challenges of troubled communities. Through this initiative we are accomplishing the mission and goals of the Baker Administration and will continue to work on improving the County’s most challenging areas.

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