Garrett County, Maryland
Heritage Area Management Plan
(May 2009) Peter Johnston & Associates and Thomas Point
Associates are preparing a "Heritage Area Management Plan" for Garrett
County, Maryland. The project is being funded by the Garrett County Chamber
of Commerce and the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority (MHAA). The purpose of
the project is to adopt a useful plan that enhances heritage preservation,
tourism, and compatible economic development initiatives in the County.
Following Plan adoption, Garrett will seek State "Certification" for the
Heritage Area. To achieve State certification, County and municipal
jurisdictions are required to adopt the Heritage Area Management Plan, once
complete, and provide reference in their respective comprehensive plans.
Feel free to watch the video series below, which explains the benefits of
heritage preservation and tourism as well as purpose of the Heritage
Management Plan. These videos also provide a summary of Garrett County's
heritage resources and its current heritage tourism economy - ENJOY:
The
Benefits of Heritage Tourism - Overview (Video 48 MB)
Module 1 -
What is the Garrett County Heritage Area Management Plan? (Video 29 MB)
Module 2 -
Garrett County's Heritage Significance (Video 58 MB)
Module 3 - Heritage Resources in Garrett County
(Video 105 MB)
Module 4 - Economic & Tourism Overview of Garrett
County (Video 81 MB)
We would
like you to assist us in preparing the Heritage Area Management Plan. The
links below will help you provide us with direct feedback for the heritage
planning process. This feedback is critical to produce a successful plan
that provides for broad representation and acceptance. Click on the "Online
Discussion Instructions" link below to get started and thank you in advance
for the assistance.
