Civil Municipal - April 2024

enhance resident services. With initiatives ranging from developing industrial parks to partnerships with world-renowned healthcare providers, the county is laying a robust foundation for sustainable growth and improved quality of life. Oberg elaborates on the economic development strides made, particularly within the industrial sector. “We’ve got the Patuxent Business Park, also an opportunity zone. It’s a 92-acre corporate business campus with lots of green space,” she explains. This endeavor aims to attract mid-range industrial businesses to the county, capitalizing on its proximity to significant landmarks and urban centers, including Washington, D.C., and the Patuxent Naval Air Station. In addition to economic development, Oberg touches upon initiatives to boost tourism and enhance healthcare services. “We have one other project that we’re working on as well... the Chesapeake Bay passenger ferry feasibility study,” she mentions, outlining a vision to create a network of ferry stops around the bay to stimulate tourism and economic growth. This innovative project aims to provide experiential travel opportunities that capitalize on the county’s natural assets, potentially transforming how residents and visitors explore the Chesapeake Bay area. On the healthcare front, Oberg shares exciting developments that promise to elevate the quality of medical care available within the county.“Calvert Health is the main independent hospital here in Calvert County, and they have a new partnership they’re working with, Duke Health,” she reveals. This collaboration is set to bring state-of-the-art, world- renowned cancer care to the county, mitigating the need for residents to travel extensively for treatment. Furthermore, the construction of a new three-story medical pavilion in Prince Frederick is expected to attract more medical providers to the area and meet the community’s growing healthcare needs. CHAMP ION I NG GREEN I N I T I AT I VES AND SMART GROWTH Calvert County’s leadership is deeply committed 54 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 5, ISSUE 04