Maryland Code, Housing and Community Development § 6-205

(1) entities in the community, such as local governments, employers, educational institutions, civic organizations, community organizations, or cultural organizations, support the proposed sustainable community plan and have pledged resources to develop or implement it;

(2) the proposed sustainable community plan addresses the need for reinvestment in the area and will enhance the area, and give individuals of different incomes a range of housing options, employment opportunities, and other amenities;

(3) a community in the proposed area is culturally or historically significant;

(4) the proposed area is near a town center or a transportation center;

(5) the proposed sustainable community plan is consistent with and complements other existing or proposed projects for housing, commercial or community development, education, historic preservation, neighborhood revitalization, transportation, or other things significant to the comprehensive enhancement of the community; or

(6) there is a demonstrated need for financing assistance for small businesses, nonprofit organizations, or microenterprises.

(b)(1) To maintain a sustainable community designation:

(2) The Department shall convene an interagency review team from the agencies of the Smart Growth Subcabinet to:

(3) The Smart Growth Subcabinet may redesignate an area as a sustainable community taking into consideration the factors in subsection (a) of this section.