Green Pattern Book Using Vacant Land to Create Greener Neighborhoods in Baltimore
United States Department of Agriculture GROWING GREEN INITIATIVE GREEN PATTERN BOOK USING VACANT LAND TO CREATE GREENER NEIGHBORHOODS IN BALTIMORE Forest Northern Service Research Station NRS-INF-32-15 September 2015 Cover photos by, clockwise from top left: Amy Gilder-Busatti, Baltimore City, used with permission; Miriam Avins, Baltimore Green Space, used with permission; Mark Cameron, Baltimore City, used with permission; Mark Cameron, Baltimore City, used with Abstract permission; Miriam Avins, Baltimore Green Space, used with permission; Mark Cameron, Baltimore City, used with permission This document serves as a tool to assist the City of Baltimore’s residents, administration, and community and nongovernmental organizations in “greening” the vacant land and improving the quality of life in the city. There are about 14,000 vacant lots in Bal- timore, and an estimated 16,000 abandoned houses. While these vacant properties can be a prob- lem, they also offer an opportunity to create greener neighborhoods. Baltimore’s Growing Green Initia- tive, which began in 2014, was de- veloped to improve collaboration, develop procedures, and provide support and assistance to groups working toward a sustainable, green future for Baltimore. Here we classify the types of vacant land, describe eight different ‘greening’ patterns, and provide descriptions and photos of successful efforts. How to cite this publication: Baltimore Department of Planning, Office of Sustainability. 2015. Green pattern book: using vacant land to create greener neighborhoods in Baltimore. NRS-INF-32-15. Newtown Square, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northern Research Station. 109 p. Published by: This document is available at: : U.S.
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