Locate Government in Downtown Frederick

Why Downtown Frederick?

Economic Development

• Government is a key anchor in a downtown, collectively serving as the area’s largest employer.
• Government is a part of creating a positive multiplier effect on the Downtown Frederick economy, increasing the economic viability of locally owned businesses.
• Many employers locate in proximity to government (lawyers, engineers, architects, planners) and use the synergies of being able to walk to meetings, walk to deliver plans, etc.
• Intensive development in the urban center helps to ensure more land in Frederick County remains for agricultural uses.

Access

• Downtown Frederick is home to the Transit Center providing easy access to the MARC train, Greyhound, TransIT, taxi cabs and bike facilities.
• Excellent access to I-70 via the East Street interchange.
• Ease for citizens to locate public services as all are located in close proximity. Even if a citizen mistakenly enters the wrong location, the right location isn’t more than a short walk away.
• Cooperation between City, County, State and Federal governmental entities is supported by working in close proximity, chance meetings on the street create opportunities for innovation.

Employee Retention

• The walkable downtown environment provides an amenity for employees to complete errands, exercise or eat lunch.
• Employees often site a downtown location as a key part of their worklife enjoyment.

Community Center

• Frederick is the County seat and Downtown Frederick is the traditional heart of this community.
• Downtown Frederick’s environment – public facilities, public sidewalks, etc – provides a place for civic discourse.

Adopted by the Partnership Board October 21, 2013