Studies & Reports
Over the past several decades, studies have been conducted analyzing issues and informing planning and implementation of initiatives aimed at driving economic growth in Essex.
Links to these studies are provided below.
2030 Baltimore County Master Plan
2023 Essex Retail Market Data Report (Conducted by Camoin Associates)
2023 Essex Business Retention & Recruitment Plan (Conducted by Camoin Associates)
2023 Baltimore County Sustainable Community Action Plan for Essex
2021 Baltimore County Department of Planning Design Guidelines for Essex
2018 Essex Maryland Corridor Two Market Analysis for Retail Development
2006 Gateway to the Water: A Vision for the Future of Essex-Middle River completed by the Urban Design Assistance Team
1996 Eastern Baltimore County Revitalization Study
1996 Community Conservation Plan for Essex-Middle River
1991 Essex Commercial Business District Revitalization Strategy
2020 Essex Sustainable Community Map
2021 Essex Commercial Revitalization District Map
Documentation from all Essex TAP Implementation Steering Committee Meetings including Agendas, Minutes and supplemental materials (to access this information, contact Chrissy Erb at chrissy.erb@chesapeakechamber.org).