There are a number of plans that comprehensively cover specific topics for the entire County. These are referred to as functional plans.There are functional plans for transportation, historic resources, green infrastructure planning and preservation, parks and recreation, trails, schools, public safety, and water resources.
The Environmental Planning Section is responsible for programs related to the protection of the natural environment through the review of applications in the land development process.
The Special Projects Section is responsible for providing technical advice on the need for public facilities, mandatory referral cases, and agricultural issues, as well as a wide variety of special projects involving research and the implementation of new planning tools.
The Transportation Planning Section (TPS) of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission in Prince George’s County is the designated transportation planning organization for Prince George’s County, Maryland.