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Plans & Policies<\/h1>

Downtown Frederick Partnership is committed to advocating for projects and policies which encourage the healthy growth and economic development of Downtown Frederick<\/p><\/div> \r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/header>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \n\n\n

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Our Vision <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We love Downtown Frederick, and want to make it an exciting place to Live, Work and Play. Read our 2025 Strategic Plan<\/a> to learn more about each of these initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Live Downtown: <\/strong>make Downtown Frederick an even better place to live<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Work Downtown:<\/strong> actively cultivate new entrepreneurs, develop new businesses, grow new jobs, increase access to resources and support business growth<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Play Downtown: <\/strong>create unique experiences that bring people to connect, shop, eat and enjoy Downtown Frederick<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Policy Statements<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Diversity in Downtown Frederick<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Partnership Board Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Policy<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Redevelopment of the Post Office Site<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Locate Government in Downtown Frederick<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Preferred Site for the Police Headquarters<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Breweries, Distilleries & Wineries<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Service to Downtown Frederick<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Stay Informed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Stay up to date on everything happening in Downtown Frederick by signing up to receive our newsletter<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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