SUSSEX COUNTY LAND USE REFORM WORKING GROUP INITIATIVE RECEIVES OUTSTANDING PLANNING PROJECT AWARD

McCormick Taylor is proud to announce our Sussex County Land Use Reform Working Group project has been honored with the “Outstanding Planning Project Award” by the American Planning Association Delaware Chapter (APA Delaware). The award was presented during the lunch presentation at the 2025 Delaware Planning Conference & Annual Meeting held in Dover.

This recognition highlights the importance of thoughtful, community-driven planning and celebrates projects that demonstrate innovation, collaboration, and meaningful impact on the future of Delaware’s communities.

“We’re honored to have our work with Sussex County recognized by APA Delaware and grateful to the County Council for initiating this effort and to all Working Group members for their partnership, insights, and dedication to building a stronger, more sustainable future for Sussex County” stated Jillian Dierks, Senior Planner, McCormick Taylor.

 ABOUT THE PROJECT

Through a task order under McCormick Taylor’s ongoing planning contract with Sussex County, our team supported the facilitation, technical analysis, and documentation for the Land Use Reform Working Group, a county-led initiative aimed at addressing longstanding land use challenges. The Working Group represented a broad and diverse mix of voices, including members of the agricultural, environmental, development, housing, and engineering communities, along with state and county agencies. McCormick Taylor helped guide the group through a collaborative, transparent process, turning complex land use issues into a set of clear, consensus-driven recommendations. These recommendations provide Sussex County with a framework for updating policies, refining planning tools, and guiding future land use decisions.

Read more about the Sussex County Land Use Reform project here.