LA PLATA, Md. — Charles County is inviting residents to participate in a series of in-person Community Workshops scheduled from February through April as part of the public engagement process for the county’s 2026 Comprehensive Plan.
The Comprehensive Plan is a long-term policy document required to be updated every 10 years and will guide how the county grows and changes over the next 20 to 25 years. The update will help shape future decisions related to land use, housing, transportation, environmental protection, and community development.
All individuals who live, work, or spend time in Charles County are encouraged to attend the Community Workshops.
The Comprehensive Plan affects everyone who lives, works, and does business in Charles County, county staff said. Hearing directly from residents helps ensure the plan reflects community priorities and informs decisions about future development and investment.
Each workshop will follow the same agenda. Residents are welcome to attend more than one meeting, though participation in a single workshop is sufficient. All meetings are open to the public.
Upcoming Community Workshop Schedule
- Wednesday, Feb. 12 — J.C. Parks Elementary School, 3505 Livingston Road, Indian Head, MD 20640, 6–8 p.m.
Inclement weather date: Wednesday, Feb. 19 - Wednesday, Feb. 26 — Piccowaxen Middle School, 12834 Rock Point Road, Newburg, MD 20664, 6–8 p.m.
Inclement weather date: Wednesday, March 5 - Wednesday, March 12 — Mt. Hope–Nanjemoy Elementary School, 9275 Ironsides Road, Nanjemoy, MD 20662, 6–8 p.m.
Inclement weather date: Wednesday, March 19 - Wednesday, March 26 — T.C. Martin Elementary School, 6315 Olivers Shop Road, Bryantown, MD 20617, 6–8 p.m.
Inclement weather date: Wednesday, April 9 - Friday, April 18 — Regency Furniture Stadium, St. Linus Drive, Waldorf, MD 20602, 9–11 a.m.
Inclement weather date: Friday, April 25 - Tuesday, April 22 — Waldorf Senior and Recreation Center, 90 Post Office Road, Waldorf, MD 20602, 6–8 p.m.
Inclement weather date: Tuesday, April 29
Why Participation Matters
County officials say public input is essential to ensuring the Comprehensive Plan reflects community priorities and informs future development and investment decisions.
All residents are encouraged to attend, with particular interest in hearing from emerging and young adults, older adults and seniors, caregivers and parents of young children, individuals with disabilities, new residents, long-term residents, local business owners, nonprofit and community leaders, and individuals with interest or expertise in environmental issues, planning, transportation, housing, or economic development.
Learn More and Stay Engaged
Residents can learn more and participate online by:
- Signing up for updates and sharing feedback at charles-county-md.civilspace.io/en/projects/comprehensive-plan
- Watching the Charles County Unpacked: Comprehensive Plan webinar video to learn more about this planning process and its importance.
Visit shapingcharles.org to learn more.
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