Vibrant

A mix of rural landscapes, picturesque downtowns and growing industry – a profound sense of place and regional identity are hallmarks of the LESMD Region.

The term “vibrant community” in contemporary language might refer to a community that is connected, that retains a sense of place and whose economy is healthy and resilient – in other words, cognizant of cultural heritage, yet mindful of contemporary economic forces. With this in mind it is easy to imagine the comparative advantages and the “vibrancy” of a region boasting the following attributes:

• A centrally located commercial/ manufacturing hub with a river port
• Two universities in the State system, three technical high schools, and an outstanding community college
• Two innovative and rapidly developing medical systems
• A thriving agri-business industry
• A world class ocean resort town on thirty miles of Atlantic coast
• An eager and innovative workforce
• Two major East/West and North/South transportation corridors
• More than one thousand miles of Chesapeake Bay shoreline
• Historic riverside hamlets and towns with a rich cultural and architectural tradition
• Large swaths of open space comprised of farms and forest