Vera Ogembo's move to Poolesville reflects a preference for safety and community, highlighted by her garden with crops from her Kenyan childhood. Poolesville, surrounded by a 93,000-acre Agricultural Reserve, focuses on preserving farmland and maintaining its character amidst slow population growth. The town aims to increase its population to around 6,500 by 2030 while retaining its spacious, open environment. Local residents like Maria Briançon appreciate this blend of community and nature, contributing to a sense of stability and safety in their surroundings.
I feel like it's our little heaven. It's a small town where people feel safe walking down the street at 1 a.m.
There was so much open space, and I felt like you were driving for forever until you saw a house.
Growth is purposefully slow, with a comprehensive plan aiming for a population of about 6,500 by 2030.
With only so much room within the town's borders, the desire to preserve Poolesville's character continues to guide development.
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