2013 Annual Sustainability Report Sustainability Annual City of Baltimore of City STEPHANIE RAWLINGS-BLAKE

MAYOR 2013 ANNUAL REPORT ANNUAL 2013 2 | 2013 Annual Report | Baltimore City Office of Sustainability

SUSTAINABILITY: meeting the current environmental, social, and economic needs of our community without compromising the ability of future generations to meet

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

THE BALTIMORE SUSTAINABILITY PLAN, adopted as City Council Ordinance on March 2, 2009, was developed as a direct result of the vision, hard work, and creativity of over 1,000 Baltimore citizens and organizations. The Plan offers a broad, community-responsive sustainability agenda that articulates the type of community Baltimore wants to be – a community that invests in the quality of life of its people, the health and resilience of its environment, and the long-term success of its economy.

We are pleased to report that in 2013, Baltimore principles of sustainability and resilience is – the City government, businesses, institutions, crucial to our success in reaching our goals community organizations and citizens – made and creating a thriving City for generations to important progress towards our Sustainability come. Plan goals. The annual report that follows provides specific measurements for and stories In 2013, the Office of Sustainability completed that relate to our 29 Plan goals and 131 Plan the development and fostered the adoption strategies. of two groundbreaking plans – the Disaster Preparedness Project & Plan (DP3) and Some of the key points in this year’s report are Homegrown Baltimore Urban Agriculture Plan. the following: DP3 identifies 50 strategies and 231 actions as an effort to address existing hazards while Energy usage, both electricity and natural gas, also preparing for predicted hazards due in City government and City schools increased to climate change. DP3 integrates hazard in 2013. This increase was likely caused by mitigation planning, floodplain mapping, the record cold temperatures this winter. and climate adaptation planning and links Weather extremes, both heat and cold, are research, outreach, and actions to create a becoming more common, and underscores EXECUTIVE SUMMARY the importance of supporting energy efficiency programs to contain costs and increase the resiliency of our energy supply system. The increase in usage at City schools confirms and reinforces that greater energy efficiency as part of the new school construction program should be a priority. Savings from energy efficiency in the schools can work toward achieving our City’s energy reduction goals, our greenhouse gas emission reduction goals, and provide crucial monetary savings for the school system. Youth engagement in the City around sustainability has been a main focus of efforts in 2013, and we have seen a tremendous growth in numbers. Partners such as the Audubon Center, Parks & People, Blue Water Baltimore, and Masonville Cove Environmental Center have engaged over 5,000 youth and our own “Baltimore City Schools Green, Healthy, Smart Challenge” has engaged over 1300 youth. Involving and educating our children on the Mayor Rawlings-Blake holding fresh produce at a market! Check out the Baltimore Food Policy Initiative story on pg. 38! Baltimore City Office of Sustainability | 2013 Annual Report | 5

comprehensive risk-preparedness program for we have set in all of our plans. The Office of addressing existing and future climate impacts. Sustainability and Commission on Sustainability cannot do this alone – and we count on many Homegrown Baltimore embodies the “Grow partners to help us achieve our goals. Many Local” element of Baltimore’s Food Policy of the partners, who are working to advance initiative, “Homegrown Baltimore: Grow Local, the Sustainability Plan, and our two new Plans, Buy Local, Eat Local”. The 25 recommendations are listed along with their web addresses for in the plan include specific ways to expand more information at the end of the report. opportunity and create greater security for The “Partners List” provides the reader with starting food-production projects on City- clear information on how to become involved, owned land; improve access to water for and who to contact. We urge you to take growers; build rich, safe urban soils; and provide action and contact one of our partners today stronger agency and partner support. to become involved. The Baltimore Energy These two Plans, which complement and Challenge provides free in-home energy work in concert with the Sustainability Plan, saving installations, TreeBaltimore provides free are also critical pieces to creating a growing, trees to plant in your yard or on your street, sustainable and resilient City. We have added Blue Water Baltimore can help you organize to the Annual Report a detailed “Strategy a neighborhood storm drain painting project EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Implementation” tracker for each of these – these are just a small example of the many Plans. As you read through this year’s report, ways you can get involved. you will be able to see which strategies and While the 2013 report continues to tell Baltimore actions for each Plan have not had any City’s progress in sustainability, we recognize implementation focus, and which ones are in that what is contained within is only the tip mid-stages or implemented and ongoing. This of the ice berg. There are many additional snap shot provides an easy way to see where organizations accomplishing valuable work resources can be allocated, and what projects throughout Baltimore, and we look forward to or programs could be implemented in the recognizing those efforts. coming year. We encourage everyone in Baltimore to share In 2012, we introduced a new feature and their success stories of how they help to achieve highlighted a partnership with the Jacob the city’s sustainability goals at our website France Institute Baltimore Neighborhood www.baltimoresustainability.org or find us on Indicators Alliance, and incorporated data Facebook and Twitter. from their Neighborhood Vital Signs, into our report. These maps provide readers with Thank you to the countless individuals and a neighborhood view of key sustainability organizations that took action this past year indicators and supplement our data sets and to improve the quality of life and sustainability success stories and we are excited to feature here in Baltimore. We look forward to continuing them again in the 2013 report. our work with you to increase our quality of life, and grow Baltimore. It takes action, support and engagement from everyone to achieve the ambitious goals

CHERYL CASCIANI MAYOR STEPHANIE THOMAS J. STOSUR, DIRECTOR CHAIR, COMMISSION ON SUSTAINABILITY RAWLINGS-BLAKE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING 6 | 2013 Annual Report | Baltimore City Office of Sustainability

SUSTAINABLE STRATEGIES IMPLEMENTATION The charts below will allow you the opportunity to re-visit the strategies, and easily get an idea of where we are in implementation. The color red indicates that a strategy is “still pending,” and the teal check mark indicates that the strategy has been “implemented and/or is ongoing.” Or a strategy may fall somewhere in between, and will be noted by orange, yellow, light green, and green. We will update this feature every year, and hope to see progress. New for the 2013 Annual Report, the City will also be reporting on the progress of the Climate Action Plan (CAP), Disaster Preparedness Project and Plan (DP3), and Homegrown Baltimore, Urban Agriculture Plan.

The Baltimore City Sustainability Plan addresses all three legs of the sustainability stool – people, planet, and prosperity. The Plan was designed to lay out a broad, inclusive, and community responsive sustainability agenda. The Plan is comprised of seven The Baltimore Sustainability Plan theme chapters: Cleanliness, Pollution Prevention, Resource Conservation, Greening, Transportation, Education & Awareness, and Green Economy. Each chapter contains three to five goals, for a combined total of 29 goals in the Plan. Each goal is accompanied by a non-exhaustive list of recommended strategies. There are 132 strategies listed in the Plan, we report on the implementation status of each strategy.

CLEANLINESS Stages Stages Ongoing Advanced Advanced Very Early Early Very Mid-Stages Early Stages Early Still Pending Still C1 | Eliminate litter throughout the City Implemented/ A Educate residents and businesses about proper trash storage and disposal

B Expand existing programs to maximize public trash and recycling bin use Launch a public education campaign to change the public’s attitude toward C litter S trategy I mplementation D Issue every household a large municipal trash can

E Improve the enforcement of current sanitation code

C2 | Sustain a clean and maintained appearance of public land A Establish city-wide maintenance standards for publicly owned land Build capacity of existing city maintenance staff through training and B education C Expand adoption and community stewardship of public land

C3 | Transform vacant lots from liabilities to assets that provide social and environmental benefits A Strengthen enforcement of dumping and litter laws

B Increase participation in community maintenance and stewardship efforts

C Create and sustain a land trust to support community-managed open space

D Return abandoned properties to productive use

E Establish a new fee schedule charged to absentee property owners

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Baltimore City Office of Sustainability | 2013 Annual Report | 7 Report 2013 Annual | of Sustainability Office City Baltimore Maryland Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in Schools Management Pest Maryland Integrated Improve the health of indoor environments Improve Reduce risks from hazardous materials hazardous from risks Reduce Improve Baltimore’s air quality and eliminate Code Red days Code and eliminate air quality Baltimore’s Improve swimmable fishable and bodies are water Baltimore that Ensure Reduce Baltimore’s greenhouse gas emissions by 15% emissions gas greenhouse Baltimore’s Reduce 2015 by mandate offices, and in schools, government cleaning products Use green businesses dwellings multi-family of making all Baltimore the feasibility Explore 2010 by smoke-free housing efforts all healthy and coordinate Increase and healthy remediation, lead weatherization, among coordination Ensure homes activities Adopt the “Precautionary Principle” as the underlying policy standard Principle” as the underlying policy the “Precautionary Adopt toxic use and other of pesticide elimination a policy and plan for Adopt chemicals Comply with the care in health toxins the use of known prohibiting Enact an ordinance settings delivery sites of Brownfield the redevelopment promote Aggressively Implement recommendations in the City County Watershed Agreement Watershed in the City County recommendations Implement new funding sources utility or other stormwater of a Study creation stormwater on-site and increase of impervious amount surfaces Reduce treatment corridors stream Baltimore’s and restore Protect plans management resource natural watershed-based Create stormwater to treat owners by individual property actions Increase Add an air quality and climate change implication evaluation to all evaluation implication change climate Add an air quality and projects government-funded policies day Code Red/Orange Create conversion fleet efficient for more options Explore no-idling policy a City-wide and enforce Institute Create a Climate Action Plan for the City of Baltimore Action Plan a Climate Create Implement Climate Action Plan for the City of Baltimore Action Plan Climate Implement POLLUTION PREVENTION POLLUTION A B D A B C D E A B C D E F A B C A B C D PP5 | PP4 | PP3 | PP2 | PP1 | 8 | 2013 Annual Report | Baltimore City Office of Sustainability

RESOURCE CONSERVATION Stages Stages Ongoing Advanced Advanced Very Early Early Very Mid-Stages Early Stages Early Still Pending Still RC1 | Reduce Baltimore’s energy use by 15% by 2015 Implemented/ Require aggressive energy efficiency standards as part of the Baltimore A Green Building standards B Improve the energy efficiency of existing homes and buildings

C Increase renewable energy generation in Baltimore City

D Mandate efficiency upgrades to homes at point of sale Increase energy conservation by residents, City government, businesses, E and institutions Dedicate resources to assist Baltimore in leveraging state and federal funds F for energy efficiency G Investigate a “Lights Out” policy for appropriate areas of Baltimore City

RC2 | Reduce Baltimore’s water use while supporting system maintenance A Conduct public education program on reducing water consumption Study methods to fund the construction and maintenance of Baltimore’s B water supply system C Maintain a comprehensive water facilities master plan

RC3 | Minimize the production of waste A Distribute information on waste-reducing purchasing policies

B Establish Baltimore City Green Purchasing guidelines

C Educate consumers about product life-cycle analysis S trategy I mplementation

D Link industrial and commercial users to close waste loops

E Expand Baltimore’s composting program and opportunities

F Develop and implement local legislation related to waste minimization

RC4 | Maximize reuse and recycling of materials A Increase recycling opportunities throughout the City Increase resident and business participation in the single-stream recycling B program C Expand types of materials accepted by the single-stream recycling program

D Preserve, reuse, and recycle buildings and related material

E Institute once-weekly recycling and once-weekly trash pick up service

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Very Early Early Very Still Pending Still Baltimore City Office of Sustainability | 2013 Annual Report | 9 Report 2013 Annual | of Sustainability Office City Baltimore Double Baltimore’s Tree Canopy by 2037 by Canopy Tree Double Baltimore’s Protect Baltimore’s ecology and biodiversity ecology Baltimore’s Protect Provide safe, well-maintained public recreational space within 1/4 mile of all residents within 1/4 mile of all space public recreational well-maintained safe, Provide Establish Baltimore as a leader in sustainable, local food systems food local as a leader in sustainable, Baltimore Establish Support and develop native plant nurseries in the City nurseries plant native Support and develop Implement sustainable landscape maintenance practices throughout the throughout practices maintenance landscape sustainable Implement City soil health in Baltimore regenerate to a system and implement Develop City urban Baltimore’s and restore conserve support to Build community ecosystem stream Assess current urban forest cover forest urban Assess current Create an inclusive organizational system to support stewardship of public stewardship to support system organizational an inclusive Create spaces for habitat and create conserve, restore, to City land Baltimore Manage species plant invasive species and eliminate native Conduct an inventory and assessment of existing and potential outdoor outdoor and potential of existing and assessment Conduct an inventory recreation spaces for quality, the quantity, for increasing a plan with recommendations Develop spaces and use of recreation Increase demand for locally-produced, healthy foods by schools, by foods healthy locally-produced, demand for Increase and citizens supermarkets, institutions, plan an urban agriculture Develop to related recommendations Force Task Policy Food Baltimore Implement and food sustainability system of the food components on various data and regional Compile local Increase the percentage of land under cultivation for agricultural purposes for agricultural of land under cultivation the percentage Increase food outlets at available food and quality of the quantity Improve Develop and strengthen innovative public-private partnerships public-private innovative strengthen and Develop on private trees planted for increasing opportunities and pursue Identify property medians and other public right-of- in sidewalks, plantings tree Increase ways Protect our existing trees our existing Protect to support agencies among City cooperation and Build communication trees Baltimore’s values of trees about the program education a City-wide Develop GREENING E B C D A C A A B C D E F A B E F G B C D G1 | G4 | G3 | G2 | 10 | 2013 Annual Report | Baltimore City Office of Sustainability

TRANSPORTATION Stages Stages Ongoing Advanced Advanced Very Early Early Very Mid-Stages Early Stages Early Still Pending Still T1 | Improve public transit services Implemented/ A Make software upgrades to allow for transit signal priority

B Implement an integrated system of downtown shuttle and trolley routes Work with the MTA to expand QuickBuses to more high-volume transit C corridors D Bring the Red Line Transit project to Baltimore Work with the MTA to develop and implement an ideal transit service E profile for MTA routes

T2 | Make Baltimore bicycle and pedestrian friendly A Implement the Baltimore Bicycle Master Plan

B Develop a Bike to Work program for Baltimore

C Evaluate the creation of a bicycle sharing service

D Expand the Safe Routes to Schools program

E Implement “Sunday Streets” recreational street closure program

F Improve public infrastructure for cyclists and pedestrians

T3 | Facilitate shared-vehicle usage A Establish a Baltimore CarShare program

B Expand the CityCommute Rideshare program

S trategy I mplementation Leverage new Baltimore Green Building Standards to increase shared- C vehicle use

T4 | Measure and improve the equity of transportation Track the disparity of transportation costs by neighborhood relative to A income Identify strategies to reduce the disparity in cost of transportation relative B to income Work with the MTA to measure the quality of transit service in Baltimore C neighborhoods

T5 | Increase transportation funding for sustainable modes of travel A Advocate for more funding for transit and sustainable transportation Implement goals of Mayor’s Transportation Investment Commission (TIC) B report Explore options for a new regional transit funding source and a larger local C role in managing the MTA D Expand eligible expense under sustainable transportation programs Advocate shifting funding from roadway capacity expansion to transit, E bicycling, and walking projects

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Very Early Early Very Still Pending Still Baltimore City Office of Sustainability | 2013 Annual Report | 11 Report 2013 Annual | of Sustainability Office City Baltimore Expand access to informational resources on sustainability resources informational Expand access to Raise the environmental awareness of the Baltimore community of the Baltimore awareness Raise the environmental Ensure all city youth have access to environmental stewardship programs and information and programs stewardship environmental access to have all city youth Ensure Turn every school in Baltimore City into a green a green City into school in Baltimore every Turn school Create a Youth Ambassador Team to educate their peers about their peers educate to Team Ambassador a Youth Create sustainability Develop a sustainability education and community servicecommunity and program education a sustainability Develop on the environment perspective youth the to devoted a website Create Incorporate sustainability into curriculum and activities into sustainability Incorporate Utilize existing community centers to distribute sustainability information sustainability to distribute community centers existing Utilize on sustainability resources Support innovative Develop an interactive website for the Baltimore Office of Sustainability Office of for the Baltimore website an interactive Develop (BOS) guide as resources Pages Green local Create Coordinate a Year-Long Baltimore Sustainability Calendar Sustainability Baltimore a Year-Long Coordinate options transportation of alternative public knowledge Increase of audiences a variety to challenges sustainability Launch City-wide targeted and disseminate to develop organizations membership Engage information sustainability Utilize a Sustainability Ambassador network for community outreach for Ambassador network a Sustainability Utilize Recognize schools making strides in sustainability schools making strides Recognize Build and retrofit green school buildings green Build and retrofit for school operations guide management facilities a green Adopt sustainability for program and certification training a teacher Implement EDUCATION & AWARENESS EDUCATION A C D A B B C D E A E B C D C A B EA4 | EA4 EA3 | EA3 EA2 | EA2 EA1 | EA1 12 | 2013 Annual Report | Baltimore City Office of Sustainability

GREEN ECONOMY Stages Stages Ongoing Advanced Advanced GE1 | Create green jobs and prepare City residents for these Early Very Mid-Stages Early Stages Early Still Pending Still jobs Implemented/ A Add clean technology to Baltimore’s targeted growth sectors

B Conduct needs assessment of green job demand Link existing job training programs to the information provided in the green C jobs needs assessment (above) Encourage employment of Baltimore’s residents in City clean energy D projects E Convene Green Collar Summit

F Develop a strategy to secure available funding

GE2 | Make Baltimore a center for green business Leverage Baltimore’s natural amenities attractive to green technology A businesses and market them Establish and market creative financing strategies for local green B businesses C Encourage construction industry to use “green” building practices Identify sectors and products for a sustainability-related manufacturing D niche in Baltimore

GE3 | Support local Baltimore Business Educate Baltimore City residents on the importance of supporting local A businesses Develop tools to connect local suppliers to businesses, consumers, and B S trategy I mplementation government C Increase local government purchasing of local products

GE4 | Raise Baltimore’s profile as a forward thinking, green city A Create a brand for Baltimore’s Sustainability initiative

B Attract sustainablility-related conventions and events to Baltimore

C Target the tourism industry to promote Baltimore as a green city

D Support innovative an pilot projects and technologies

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Very Early Early Very Still Pending Still Climate Action Plan (CAP). Plan (CAP). Action Climate Baltimore City Office of Sustainability | 2013 Annual Report | 13 Report 2013 Annual | of Sustainability Office City Baltimore accompanied accompanied by a (ESS), non-exhaustive Supply and Savings list Energy sectors: three of across divided are recommended strategies strategies. The Land Use and Transportation (LUT), and Growing a Green City (GGC). The plan’s 37 measures and seven additional actions illustrate how the City will strategies. achieve those implementation the on reporting begin will City the Report, Annual 2013 the In CAP strategy. status of each There are 29 goals in the

Promote efficient community energy districts community energy efficient Promote Promote generation of renewable energy renewable of generation Promote construction and new renovation major for performance energy Expand and upgrade Reduce energy consumption of existing buildings existing of consumption energy Reduce Retrofit Baltimore’s street lights for more efficient energy usage energy efficient for more lights street Baltimore’s Retrofit gas to natural oil heating from switch Encourage technologies roofing and other installations roof cool Promote Require retro-commisioning for city-owned and privately-owned, and privately-owned, city-owned for retro-commisioning Require over 10,000 sq. ft. buildings and institutional industrial commercial, efficiency outreach energy and residential Conduct commercial provisions lease model green Encourage in schools programs Conduct outreach Disclose residential energy bills and energy efficiency improvements at the efficiency improvements energy bills and energy Disclose residential process beginning of the sale or rental of city and improvements performance Benchmark and disclose energy and institutional industrial commercial, and privately-owned -owned buildings commercial, and privately-owned, city-owned audits for energy Require sq. ft. over 10,000 buildings and institutional industrial Adopt green building standards for new residential construction and major construction residential new for building standards green Adopt renovation to include credit tax rehabilitation and homeowner new Modify existing Star home certification based on the Energy standards efficiency energy program co- proximate, existing, to connecting consider to facilities new Encourage facilities generation plants boiler replacing inefficient for installation co-generation Encourage Standardize permitting for renewable energy installations energy renewable for permitting Standardize PV installed 30 MW of to achieve solar installations, for Conduct outreach institutional, commercial, (government, all sectors across in total, 2020 by residential) and multifamily, by 2022 to 26% Standard Portfolio Renewable increase to State Encourage ESS | ENERGY SAVINGS & SUPPLY ESS | ENERGY

1.G 1.H 1.I 1.C.b 1.D 1.E 1.F 1.A 1.B 1.C.a 4.A 4.B 3.A 3.B 2.A 2.B 2.C ESS 4 | ESS ESS 3 | ESS ESS 2 | ESS ESS 1 | ESS

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Baltimore Sustainability Plan Quantification Energy Savings and Supply Activities Savings due to Baltimore City Green Building Standards (commercial and >> multifamily) >> Domestic appliance upgrades >> Smart grid roll-out

CAP LUT | LAND USE & TRANSPORTATION Stages Stages Ongoing Advanced Advanced Very Early Early Very Mid-Stages Early Stages Early Still Pending Still LUT 1 | Promote mixed-use development near transit Implemented/ 1.A Create high-quality pedestrian- and transit-oriented neighborhoods

1.B Support mixed-use neighborhoods to increase access to goods and services

LUT 2 | Support alternative commutes 2.A Develop and promote incentives for individual transportation choices Promote establishment of qualified bike commute reimbursement 2.B programs

LUT 3 | Explore parking strategy options 3.A Explore the creation of a parking plan for city-owned parking 3.B Provide alternatives to monthly parking passes 3.C Reduce off-street parking requirements

ESS 4 | Increase walking and biking

S trategy I mplementation 4.A Develop a pedestrian master plan 4.B Support Safe Routes to Schools 4.C Expand and improve bicycle infrastructure

ESS 5 | Increase efficiency in city fleet 5.A Implement a centralized fueling program and route optimization software

ESS 6 | Support cleaner vehicles Support alternative-fuel infrastructure and encourage adoption of 6.A alternative-fuel vehicles 6.B Promote Fuel Efficient cargo handling in the Port of Baltimore

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Improve water efficiency water Improve Enhance the Urban Forest Divert waste from landfills from waste Divert Climate appropriate planting and irrigation retrofits from existing existing from retrofits and irrigation planting appropriate Climate requirements landscaping and new landscaping improvements diversion waste Landscape building retrofits during commercial appliance upgrades Water Develop a comprehensive recycling plan recycling a comprehensive Develop Increase the number of trees planted the number of trees Increase Repair water supply infrastructure water Repair Water appliance upgrades from new commercial building due to Baltimore Baltimore building due to commercial new from appliance upgrades Water Building Standards City Green GGC | GROWING A GREEN CITY GROWING GGC | Improve water efficiency in existing small residential buildings residential small existing in efficiency water Improve of renovations and major construction new for efficiency water Improve buildings small residential Reduce construction and demolition waste and demolition construction Reduce material organic Compost

>> >> >> >> a Green City Activities Growing Plan Quantification Baltimore Sustainability 1.A 1.B 1.C 3.A 2.A 2.B 2.C GGC 3 | GGC 2 | GGC 1 |

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The Disaster Preparedness Project and Plan (DP3) was approved in 2013. There are four primary sectors— Infrastructure (IN), Buildings (BL), Natural Systems (NS), and Public Services (PS)—that provide the structure for the plan’s 50 strategies and 231 additional actions.

CITY OF BALTIMORE In the 2013 Annual Report, the City will begin reporting on the Disaster Preparedness and Planning Project A COMBINED ALL HAZARDS MITIGATION AND CLIMATE ADAPTATION PLAN OCTOBER, 2013 implementation status of each DP3 action.

Baltimore Office of Sustainability People • Planet • Prosperity Stephanie Rawlings-Blake Mayor

DP3 INFRASTRUCTURE Stages Stages Ongoing Advanced Advanced IN 1 | Protect and enhance the resiliency and redundancy of Early Very Mid-Stages Early Stages Early Still Pending Still electricity system Implemented/ Work with the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) to minimize power 1 outages from the local electric utility during extreme weather events by identifying and protecting critical energy facilities and located within the City Evaluate the City of Baltimore utility distribution system, and identify 2 “underground utility districts” using BGE’s May 2013 short term reliability improvement plan Support BGE’s collaboration with the Maryland Public Service Commission to 3 implement various smart grid solutions that will provide the City with real-time access to data during events Identify, harden, and water seal critical infrastructure relative to electrical, 4 heating, and ventilation hardware within the flood plain Increase resiliency in our energy generation system by encouraging the 5 development of decentralized power generation and developing fuel flexibility capabilities Develop a comprehensive maintenance and training program for City employees 6 at facilities with backup generators to ensure proper placement, hook-up and

S trategy I mplementation function during hazard events. Install external generator hookups for critical City facilities that depend on 7 mobile generators for backup power 8 Partner with utility to evaluate protecting power and utility lines from all hazards Determine low-laying substation vulnerability and outline options for adaptation 9 and mitigation Evaluate and protect low laying infrastructure - switching vaults, conduit and 10 transformers

IN 2 | Increase energy conservation efforts Increase energy efficiency across all sectors through education, efficiency 1 retrofits, and building management systems Encourage critical facilities and institutions to connect to existing cogeneration 2 systems, or develop new cogeneration systems Continue the City’s electricity demand-response program during peak usage or 3 pre-blackout periods

IN 3 | Ensure backup power generation for critical facilities and identified key infrastructure during power outages Investigate off-grid, on-site renewable energy systems, generators, and 1 technologies for critical facilities to ensure redundancy of energy systems Seek funding to purchase and install generators for all city building designated as 2 critical to agency functions Strategy Implementation Baltimore City Office of Sustainability | 2013 Annual Report | 17 Report 2013 Annual | of Sustainability Office City Baltimore Integrate climate change into transportation design, building and maintenance transportation into change climate Integrate Evaluate and improve resiliency of communication systems that are in place for sudden in place are that systems of communication resiliency and improve Evaluate events weather extreme Evaluate and improve resiliency of liquid fuels infrastructure resiliency and improve Evaluate Protect and manage compressed liquefied natural gas sites and (city) fueling stations before before stations fueling and (city) gas sites natural liquefied compressed and manage Protect outages power eventsduring and during hazard

Design bridges expansion joints for longer periods of high heat and develop a and develop periods of high heat longer for joints expansion Design bridges process inspection and maintenance robust more and infrastructure new for all systems rating new and existing utilizing Research projects road Determine the coastal storm vulnerability and complete an exposure assessment assessment exposure an and complete vulnerability storm coastal the Determine assets of City transportation stream for and maintenance operations management, stormwater Improve supports bridge away erodes flooding that a magnitude withstand to standards with earthquake compliance Incorporate bridges and rebuilt improved all new, for earthquake eight Ensure continued operation of city governments various computer mainframes mainframes computer various governments of city operation continued Ensure for batteries stand-by service having by and internet systems, email, control for to operate generation for backup sufficient each with a capacity and responders for emergency technology communication shared Identify communication coordinated and continued ensure to agencies government events during emergency Utilize new technologies such as fiber optics, external hook-ups, and mobile hook-ups, external optics, such as fiber technologies new Utilize resiliency improve to generators and communication warning all public and inter-agency into Build redundancy systems proofing of of flood and management for the installation practices best Identify damage water at risk of infrastructure all communications to community health centers phone lines and triage additional nurse Implement on hospitals surge medical reduce events hazard for systems early warning and improve Evaluate Design and implement a generator program that assists private gas stations in stations gas private assists that program a generator Design and implement evacuation along major stations especially those generators, securing backup routes disruptions during distribution fuel availability and ensure Increase facilities and critical to priority is given and delivery generators fuel for Ensure responders. emergency Support the Maryland Public Service Commission’s effort to accelerate to accelerate effort Support the Maryland Public Service Commission’s the system which will harden infrastructure gas natural of aging replacement flooding against Develop Combined Heat and Power (CHP) co-generation plants at identified at identified plants (CHP) co-generation Power and Combined Heat Develop facilities critical to healthcare available is generation power backup and ensure Evaluate etc.) facilities, hospitals, care critical homes, (nursing facilities for Spring Gardens plans preparedness existing ensure BGE to with Work and predicted to present its vulnerability incorporate gas site natural liquefied rise and sea level surge flooding,storm or larger tanks storage 50 gallon anchoring of requires that building code Adopt 4 5 1 2 3 6 7 3 4 5 1 2 1 2 3 3 1 2 3 4 IN 7 | IN 6 | IN 5 | IN 4 | 18 | 2013 Annual Report | Baltimore City Office of Sustainability

Identify, investigate, and incorporate Best Management Practices as they relate 6 to transportation design, construction and maintenance Require that backup solar powered street lights and signals be integrated along 7 evacuation routes and high traffic areas

IN 8 | Identify additional alternative routes and modes for effective transport and evacuation efforts during emergency situations 1 Evaluate existing systems and develop a comprehensive evacuation plan 2 Coordinate evacuation plans with regional partners Develop and prioritize clearance of specified transportation routes for delivery 3 of emergency response supplies 4 Educate the public on the dangers of driving through flooded roads Make available a network of dedicated pedestrian and bicycle transportation 5 routes leading into and throughout the City Identify and collaborate with bicycle groups and repair shops to assist in 6 emergency response and accommodate alternate transportation needs

IN 9 | Alter transportation systems in flood-prone areas in order to effectively manage stormwater Prioritize infrastructure upgrades for roads identified at risk of flooding through 1 the use of elevation data and Sea, Lake and Overland Surges from Hurricanes (SLOSH) model results 2 Raise streets in identified flood prone areas as they are redeveloped Encourage development of Green Streets in flood prone areas and throughout 3 the City Encourage use of permeable pavement in non-critical areas – low-use roadways, 4 sidewalks, parking lots and alleys where soils permit proper drainage Add pumps or other mitigation alternatives to streets as they are redeveloped (if 5 needed)

S trategy I mplementation 6 Assess need for new culvert capacity and identify where upgrades are needed 7 Conduct an in-depth analysis of the impacts of drain fields that feed the harbor 8 Expand and reinforce existing stormwater education programs 9 Design and implement floodgates and barriers in transportation tunnels Encourage Federal and State Government to design and install floodgates and 10 barriers at vulnerable transportation tunnels Upgrade existing floodgate hardware and mechanisms to control rise rate of 11 water into all city tunnels

IN 10 | Ensure structural stability of all transportation tunnels to reduce impact from seismic activity 1 Repair cracks and leaks in all tunnels to reduce impact of seismic activity Follow Federal, State and Local criteria for the stabilization of Historic 2 transportation tunnels (e.g. Howard Street) Install a seismically resistant fire standpipe, air monitoring, and automatic 3 valve system in all tunnels to provide a fully automated and monitored fire suppression system

IN 11 | Evaluate changes to road maintenance and construction materials based on anticipated changes in climate Implement a repaving strategy that reduces heat-related damage to asphalt 1 and incorporates maintenance and operations that extend the life of the road surface Strategy Implementation Baltimore City Office of Sustainability | 2013 Annual Report | 19 Report 2013 Annual | of Sustainability Office City Baltimore Integrate resiliency, redundancy, and structural stability into the City’s drinking and water drinking and water the City’s into stability and structural redundancy, resiliency, Integrate and distribution storage water and reliable safe ensure to system Increase the resilience of all wastewater systems and protect them from current and current them from and protect systems of all wastewater the resilience Increase events weather extreme projected Enhance the resiliency of the City’s waterfront to better adapt to impacts from hazard hazard to impacts from adapt better to waterfront City’s of the Enhance the resiliency change and climate events Repair leaks and improve connection from all City reservoirs and the reservoirs all City from connection and improve leaks Repair Susquehanna River watersheds our protect to continue and education, conservation water Provide quality water in maintaining assist to Conduct an assessment of the City’s current water system to identify age, age, identify to system water current of the City’s Conduct an assessment for priority upgrades weaknesses and areas capacity, of infrastructure, condition of the vulnerability to determine risk assessment a detailed Conduct and utilize events storm extreme from overflows prevent to plant treatment sewage construction tank buildings, treatment of sewage the elevation Determine to withstand for improvements risk of back flow, is at and if the plant details, events storm coastal to system storage gas methane facility and treatment wastewater Retrofit to facility Design earthquakes. against to protect seismic activity withstand building codes current exceed Evaluate the sewer system to identify and develop key areas for prevention of for prevention areas key and develop identify to system the sewer Evaluate overflows sewage raw in flood plants treatment and stations pumping low-laying and harden Retrofit areas hazard if plants treatment wastewater for and security operations effective Ensure event by hazard overwhelmed are facilities function during large to plants treatment of wastewater the capability Establish the system overwhelm that storms for protocols and establish events storm to prevent management and quantity areas recharge stormwater Increase overflows flooding from Develop and adopt increased level of protection for construction, construction, for of protection level increased and adopt Develop that facilities wastewater and and design of all water redevelopment, projections climate future incorporate Utilize vegetation and stone to stabilize and armor unprotected shorelines shorelines and armor unprotected stabilize to stone and vegetation Utilize use that systems flood protection of integrated the development Encourage measures (wetlands) (engineering) and non-structural structural the mitigate better design guidelines to area and enhance coastal Review impacts of flooding and permitting zoning waterfront Enhance and strengthen energy on-site off-grid, have stations pumping and wastewater all water Ensure the number of increasing by sources power backup reliable and/or sources grids different and pulling electricity from backups Develop a reconstruction and repair strategy that reduces damage to concrete concrete to reduces damage that strategy repair and a reconstruction Develop and operations maintenance better and incorporates cold extreme in effective are that and materials deicing strategies Develop surfaces and bridge roadway stabilize to events and prolonged temperatures of periods longer withstand that materials sections and Design pavement events heat extreme risk at most areas along shoreline Raise bulkhead height 1 2 10 11 8 9 5 6 7 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 4 1 2 3 IN 14 | IN 13 | IN 12 | 20 | 2013 Annual Report | Baltimore City Office of Sustainability

3 Ensure dam emergency plans account for impacts of climate change Identify and document post damage responsibilities in memorandums of 4 understanding as addendums to Reservoir Watershed Management Agreement Review dam capacity, load and failure points and review them against 1,000 year 5 and 10,000 year precipitation events Conduct a study to determine seismic design standards and seismic resiliency of 6 drinking water distribution system (tunnels, piping, clean water pump stations, dams, shafts, and tanks) 7 Increase stormwater recharge areas and quantity management 8 Evaluate the impacts of sediment loading on reservoir capacity Manage watershed forests to provide maximum benefits for water quality and 9 to maintain resiliency during extreme weather events Adopt new policies on salt application to prevent high salinization on drinking 10 water supplies Establish a structured Firming Program to maintain adequate storage and water 11 quality in the source-water reservoirs during drought conditions Maintain appropriate agreements with Susquehanna River Basin Commission 12 (SRBC) and the Exelon Power Company to ensure adequate water withdraws from the Susquehanna River during drought emergency

IN 15 | Conduct an assessment that evaluates and improves all pipes’ ability to withstand extreme heat and cold Replace old and malfunctioning pipes with new pipes or retrofit existing pipes 1 with new lining Evaluate and utilize new technology that allows for greater flexibility in pipes as 2 they are replaced

IN 16 | Enhance and expand stormwater infrastructure and systems Implement the requirements of Baltimore's MS4 (separate stormwater and

S trategy I mplementation 1 sewer system) permit Prioritize storm drain upgrades and replacement in areas with reoccurring 2 flooding Install backflow-prevention devices or other appropriate technology along 3 waterfront to reduce flood risk 4 Preserve and protect natural drainage corridors Review and revise storm drain design on a continuous basis, to accommodate 5 projected changes in intense rainfall

IN 17 | Modify urban landscaping requirements and increase permeable surfaces to reduce stormwater runoff Support existing stormwater requirements and continue to evaluate and 1 improve Best Management Practices Encourage urban landscaping requirements and permeable surfaces into 2 community managed open spaces Utilize water conservation elements such as green roofs, rain gardens, cisterns, 3 and bioswales on residential, commercial, industrial, and City-owned properties to capture stormwater 4 Encourage permeable paving on low-use pathways Strategy Implementation Baltimore City Office of Sustainability | 2013 Annual Report | 21 Report 2013 Annual | of Sustainability Office City Baltimore Develop City policy which requires new city government capital improvement projects to to projects improvement capital city government new City policy which requires Develop principles mitigation hazard incorporate Encourage the integration of climate change and natural hazards into private and State and State private into hazards and natural change of climate the integration Encourage and maintenance operations, systems, planning documents, Reevaluate and support a comprehensive debris management plan for hazard events hazard plan for management debris and support a comprehensive Reevaluate Support and increase coordination and information sharing across jurisdictions to better to jurisdictions sharing across and information coordination Support and increase (e.g., understanding watersheds regions impacts on the cross-border of enable mitigation in the County) upstream conditions flood Evaluate and support DPW’s stream maintenance program maintenance stream and support DPW’s Evaluate Use comprehensive infrastructure assessments to identify infrastructure in need infrastructure identify to assessments infrastructure Use comprehensive for those projects funding and prioritize of replacement Develop guidelines for hospital, health care facilities and other institutional other institutional and facilities health care hospital, guidelines for Develop (e.g.entities Universities) air quality measures integrate to air quality institutions with regional Partner policy efforts change City climate and messaging into such as floodplains or the areas in hazard-prone public projects new Discourage areas high hazard coastal standards exceed minimum that requirements design mitigation hazard Utilize facilities critical for Expand and integrate existing programs to reduce or intercept debris before it debris before reduce or intercept to programs existing Expand and integrate and harbor the streams into gets to implement citizens for actions management solid waste and promote Develop event a hazard before into all efforts adaptation and climate of hazards consideration Incorporate and maintenance operations, plans, systems, strategies adaptation incorporates Line planning Red Ensure at a minimum are assessments, in vulnerability scenarios, utilized hazard Ensure date to events record and impact than historical in intensity 25% greater Encourage information sharing within the Chesapeake Bay community to assist to assist community Bay sharing within the Chesapeake information Encourage practices management best in developing yard trees, for managing and disposing of downed practices best Investigate garbage as additional household building debris, as well waste, Partner with local counties to evaluate major tributaries in all watersheds to watersheds in all major tributaries evaluate to counties local with Partner releasing run-off and slowly capturing for practices management best determine management) quantity it (stormwater Review and improve status of standing maintenance requirements requirements maintenance of standing status and improve Review maintenance support stream place to funding is in adequate Ensure maintenance off-set efforts will restoration stream where opportunities Identify costs with other maintenance stream of and benefits interdependencies Identify programs transportation beds, and stream the dredging basis, prioritize on a regular Clear streams flooding prevent to drains storm and inspection cleaning of culverts and increase 3 1 2 4 5 1 2 3 2 3 2 1 1 3 4 5 1 2 IN 22 | IN 21| IN 20 | IN 19 | IN 18 | 22 | 2013 Annual Report | Baltimore City Office of Sustainability

DP3 BUILDINGS BL 1 | Develop and implement hazard protections for critical Stages Stages Ongoing Advanced Advanced facilities including hospitals, fire stations, police stations, Early Very Mid-Stages Early Stages Early Still Pending Still hazardous material storage sites, etc. Implemented/ Conduct educational outreach for city-owned, residential, commercial, and 1 industrial buildings about proper storage and disposal of hazardous materials and heating oil Require hazardous materials stored in city-owned, residential, commercial, and 2 industrial buildings within the floodplain to be elevated a minimum of three feet above the freeboard 3 Require new critical facilities to be designed with redundant operating systems Require pre-wiring for generators at all facilities designated critical to agency 4 operations and hazard response 5 Develop stricter flood regulations for critical facilities Develop partnership with private fueling stations to provide backup generators 6 in exchange for a commitment to fueling emergency response vehicles during a hazard event 7 Ensure storage of and access to fuel for generators in critical facilities

BL 2 | Enhance City building codes that regulate building within a floodplain or near the waterfront Design new projects to be resilient to a mid-century sea level rise projection and 1 adaptable to longer-term impacts Incorporate climate change and coastal hazard considerations into building 2 codes by increasing freeboard requirements to two feet as buildings are redeveloped and renovated Continue to regulate to the existing tidal floodplain delineation as adopted 2 3 February, 2012 S trategy I mplementation 4 Incorporate outfall elevation regulations 5 Develop Construction Best Practices for development within floodplains Train all code enforcement and building inspectors about flood proofing 6 techniques and the local floodplain ordinance Encourage green roof installations to include vegetative and reflective 7 technologies for all new commercial, industrial, multifamily, and city-owned development

BL 3 | Strengthen City zoning, floodplain and construction codes to integrate anticipated changes in climate Review zoning and strengthen language (where necessary) in order to better 1 protect citizens and increase resiliency in buildings Review and amend existing building and floodplain regulations to require more 2 flood resistant new and existing structures when located in the floodplain Utilize open space category in zoning code to protect sensitive areas (e.g. 3 stormwater sites, steep slopes, floodways, etc.) Review and increase Flood Protection Elevation (Base Flood Elevation + 4 Freeboard) standards to the highest available State, Federal or local elevation level Evaluate and update stormwater management regulations to avoid increases in 5 downstream flooding 6 Adopt design requirements that include wet and dry flood proofing techniques 7 Review and consider adoption of the International Green Construction code Strategy Implementation Baltimore City Office of Sustainability | 2013 Annual Report | 23 Report 2013 Annual | of Sustainability Office City Baltimore Use HAZUS-MH computer modeling to determine losses generated by coastal storms coastal by losses generated determine modeling to computer Use HAZUS-MH Conduct educational outreach to increase resource conservation practices in private in private practices conservation resource to increase outreach Conduct educational buildings Improve resource conservation practices in all city owned buildings in all city practices conservation resource Improve Evaluate various seismic design enhancements using prototypical Baltimore City building City building Baltimore using prototypical seismic design enhancements various Evaluate types resiliency to increase Area Flood buildings in the designated existing Retrofit Update a list of flood prone and repetitive loss buildings to consider for acquisition consider to loss buildings repetitive and flood prone of a list Update structures and existing of new resiliency wind Improve Evaluate various building design enhancements to reduce losses generated by by losses generated reduce to building design enhancements various Evaluate surge storm floods, and earthquakes, Conduct educational outreach and provide information about savings related to related savings about information and provide outreach Conduct educational use water reduced programs rebate about utility and information resources and provide Educate on conserving information to include education efficiency energy Provide during summer peak demand hours reductions Emphasize power. electrical additional to identify analyses cost-benefit studies and engineering Utilize needs and actions mitigation Install energy-efficient and low-water-use equipment during renovations in all renovations during equipment low-water-use and energy-efficient Install buildings City-owned City schools part of Baltimore as weatherization and efficiency Support energy plan ten-year compliance multiple by offering standards building green Baltimore Update construction renovated and substantially new for paths Educate building owners within the floodplain to ensure that all electrical, all electrical, that to ensure within the floodplain building owners Educate and base flood elevation the above are building systems and key mechanical, codes existing meet Retrofit emergency shelter windows to withstand winds associated with coastal coastal with winds associated to withstand windows shelter emergency Retrofit events storm various earthquake of cost-benefit and engineering effectiveness Determine modeling computer using measures mitigation for buildings in the designated retrofits resiliency flood and encourage Target Flood Area Housing units in the resiliency of Public increasing and retrofitting Prioritize areas and other high risk Flood Area designated Continue to acquire property (including repetitive loss properties) in the special properties) loss repetitive (including property acquire to Continue and appropriate feasible where areas flood hazard loss repetitive of mitigation for funding Assistance Mitigation Hazard Prioritize properties loss repetitive and severe properties buildings resiliency in industrial for flood program financing a creative Develop the improve needed to are if revisions determine to building codes local Review impacts storm and velocities wind greater withstand ability to structures 2 3 1 1 2 1 2 3 3 1 2 2 1 3 1 1 2 BL 10 | BL 9 | BL 8 | BL 7 | BL 6 | BL 5 | BL 4 | 24 | 2013 Annual Report | Baltimore City Office of Sustainability

DP3 NATURAL SYSTEMS NS 1 | Utilize green corridors and parks to help protect Stages Stages Ongoing Advanced Advanced surrounding communities from the impacts of hazard Early Very Still Pending Still Mid-Stages Early Stages Early

events Implemented/ Evaluate green corridors and parks for possible improvements for floodplain 1 management 2 Increase the resiliency of park facilities and buildings

NS 2 | Increase and enhance the resilience and health of Baltimore’s urban forest Anticipate the impacts of future changes in temperature and weather on the 1 urban forest by developing a comprehensive list of plant and tree species known to have a broad range of environmental tolerances Establish and routinely update a comprehensive tree inventory to anticipate 2 insect and forest structural impacts of climate change Establish a comprehensive maintenance program that includes pruning for 3 sound structure and the removal of hazardous limbs and trees. First focus on areas where vulnerable infrastructure is nearby such as energy supply and roads Continually adjust and modify planting details and specifications to assure the 4 health and longevity of trees 5 Increase the urban tree canopy and target areas with urban heat island impacts

NS 3 | Create an interconnected network of green spaces to support biodiversity and watershed based water quality management Utilize the Growing Green Initiative to increase green spaces in areas where 1 there is available vacant land in order to reduce the heat island effect 2 Convert vacant land and row houses into meaningful and connected open space 3 Complete a habitat analysis and plan for the City

S trategy I mplementation Create a strategic plan that identifies areas of focus for tree planting, stormwater 4 management, and forest preservation Certify Baltimore as a Community Wildlife Habitat through the National Wildlife 5 Foundation (NWF)

NS 4 | Expand, protect and restore riparian areas in the city Conduct regular maintenance of stream restoration projects and stormwater 1 quality facilities Evaluate current regulations regarding stream buffers and floodplains and 2 modify them (if appropriate) to assure they adequately protect perennial stream corridors

NS 5 | Preserve and create new coastal buffer efforts and support creating more wetlands and soft shoreline along coastal areas Integrate natural buffer requirements, such as wetlands and soft shorelines, into 1 new development or redevelopment Complete stream restoration projects in Baltimore City and County stream 2 valleys that lead into the coastal wetlands so as to increase habitat and reduce sedimentation Identify and evaluate areas in the Critical Area buffer to prioritize ecological 3 buffer restoration efforts

NS 6 | Require the City’s drought management plan to account for changes in climate 1 Map drought risks and water availability via climate change scenarios

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Develop a Hazard Awareness Program Awareness a Hazard Develop Strengthen emergency preparedness coordination coordination preparedness emergency Strengthen entities NGOs, and private government, local between Plan Operations the City Emergency to updates by Support Functions (ESF) Emergency and related (EOP) Integrate climate change and natural hazards planning into small watershed action plans action plans small watershed into planning hazards natural and change climate Integrate (SWAPs) and events storm in trends information, of climate analysis ongoing Conduct detailed change climate to responding support policy changes to hydrology PUBLIC SERVICES Create a standardized early warning system for members of the public members for system early warning a standardized Create communicating for strategies health center community and improve Evaluate during an emergency with patients Develop strong working relationships with local experts to provide technical technical to provide experts local with relationships working strong Develop preparation emergency government city and improve refine to assistance across compatible are systems and communication purchases equipment Ensure and jurisdictions agencies their internal develop further to shelters and care all animal rescue Encourage event a hazard during and after health and safety animal’s plans for within the floodplain are located shelters and care rescue all animal Ensure relocate funds to and obtain apply for support to the provided foster that practices of hospital-based study a case and implement Develop change climate to resilience community Review and improve specific response plans contained in the EOP and related related EOP and in the contained response plans specific and improve Review flood, wind, electrical heat, (snow, events weather extreme to relate that ESFs events) other hazard and outages, Identify and develop a common database that all city government agencies and agencies government all city that common database a and develop Identify response and preparedness information, for hazard should utilize departments response plans and future existing with and integration consistency Ensure agencies within and between including Partners Key with coordination and improve to identify Continue and universities community, partners, Federal partners, State sector, private Planning Committee Emergency Local through leaders industry Management, Office of Emergency of the Mayor’s efforts outreach Coordinate City and Baltimore Services Office of Neighborhood and Constituent Mayor’s emergency all-hazards to related messages leverage to Health Department preparedness Expand the use of climate information (e.g. seasonal forecasts) in water water in forecasts) (e.g. seasonal information Expand the use of climate planning and management. resources and other flow stream events, storm in trends monitor and actively Research water and hydrology affecting conditions change. with climate changing risk associated reflect to flood maps Update data. and enhance flood vulnerability improve Continuously Update drought management plans to recognize changing conditions recognize plans to management drought Update to actions future plans and identify management watershed existing Review impacts climate address

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Educate citizens about the existing early warning systems and actions they 3 should take when alarms sound Prepare and integrate occupational health and safety messages and instructions 4 for first responders Hold climate specific seminars, in partnership with MDH2E and MHA, for 5 hospital emergency and sustainability managers

PS 3 | Designate community leaders and organizations that can assist and provide support during hazard events Prior to a hazard event, identify lead contacts serving vulnerable populations 1 and coordinate actions to maximize safety and information sharing 2 Develop a community group coordination plan and implementation guide Identify and evaluate plans already in place and work to improve utilization of 3 community based leaders to assist in preparedness and response

PS 4 | Integrate climate change and natural hazards planning into all City and community plans Develop guidelines to include proactive resilience planning into plan 1 development process Incorporate language that strengthens the ability of city government officials 2 to enforce rules and restrictions that support public health, safety and welfare related to hazard events and conditions Partner with Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene or other 3 pertinent entity to develop institutional checklist and materials for health care specific resilience plans

PS 5 | Better equip emergency workers for natural hazards. Research and identify personal protective equipment (PPE) needs based on 1 specific hazards

S trategy I mplementation PS 6 | Anticipate and address potential disease outbreaks caused by extreme weather events and changing climatic conditions Support studies of heat and flood related vector borne diseases in the Baltimore 1 the region based on changing temperature and moisture Evaluate existing programs that detect disease outbreaks to determine their 2 flexibility to respond to new conditions

PS 7 | Protect Baltimore residents from the effects of hazard events and plan for more frequent hazard instances Re-evaluate and update existing heat alerts, advisories, and updates to 1 healthcare and emergency service providers Ensure that residents and visitors have access and transportation to cooling 2 centers during extreme heat events Evaluate code red plans to ensure all agencies adequately protect their own 3 workers 4 Consider extending hours for public wading pools during extreme heat events Include information about Code Red in the event permitting process, and 5 incorporate language that allows BCHD to cancel outdoor events Work with Regional, State and Local partners to improve air quality and reduce 6 respiratory illnesses Create and implement programs to manage combined health impacts of heat 7 and air pollution Strategy Implementation Baltimore City Office of Sustainability | 2013 Annual Report | 27 Report 2013 Annual | of Sustainability Office City Baltimore Increase Baltimore’s Food Security Baltimore’s Increase Improve awareness and education about the importance of flood insurance and preparation preparation and insurance flood of importance the about education and awareness Improve citizens Baltimore for Conduct climate, resiliency, and emergency planning education and outreach education planning and emergency resiliency, climate, Conduct Double the size and number of food producing community gardens by 2025 by gardens community producing number of food and Double the size local to producers food Hub, and regional/local Link Jessup, Maryland Food distributors efforts into planning food policy initiative Baltimore’s Incorporate Baltimore security plan for a food Develop urban agriculture commercial for land under cultivation Increase Identify programs and grants that assist citizens in purchasing flood insurance flood insurance in purchasing citizens assist that and grants programs Identify changes and making flood proofing for impacts of hazards reimbursement for to file on how information Provide as part of lease information form, and educational a flood disclosure Require properties and residential commercial for agreements and ensure tenants rental for information awareness floodplain Develop change tenants as distribution Develop an annual newsletter to inform and remind owners of property in of property owners remind and to inform an annual newsletter Develop they should proofing activities and flood the floodplain about flood insurance undertake Create curriculum for hospitals to teach communities about climate change as as change about climate communities teach to hospitals curriculum for Create programs benefits community part of hospital on universal information to include messaging preparedness existing Utilize diseases and other infectious to insect-borne precautions construction coastal on flood hazards, centered program an educational Create procedures evacuation and practices and improve flood insurance to purchase of properties owners Encourage renewal time of sale or at policyholder awareness is flood insurance that off their mortgage paid who have owners property Inform necessary still Incorporate environmental health and climate change into curriculum at schools, at curriculum into change climate and health environmental Incorporate facilities care and health universities role their events, to hazard respond city agencies on how communities Educate together work agencies and how in an event, hazards to responding in participate to groups community and train Educate campaign outreach all hazards community-specific a comprehensive Generate follow to residents for Baltimore process a simplified communicate and Develop event a hazard after 5 1 2 3 4 7 8 4 5 6 1 2 3 6 7 3 4 5 1 2 PS 10 | PS 9 | PS 8 | 28 | 2013 Annual Report | Baltimore City Office of Sustainability

HOMEGROWN BALTIMORE Stages Stages Ongoing Advanced Advanced Very Early Early Very Still Pending Still Mid-Stages Early Stages Early

LAND Implemented/ 1 Develop Automatic Notification of License Renewal

2 Streamline Community Managed Open Space Process

3 Incorporate Community Farms Into Existing Land Trust 4 Approve Direct Land Purchasing 5 Improve Land Leasing Initiative

6 Strengthen Tenure of Adopt-a-Lot program

7 Support Incentives for Commercial Farms on Privately-Owned Vacant Land

WATER 1 Improve Payment Process for Water Access Program 2 Develop Options for Winter Water A ccess 3 Provide Resource s for Sites without a Water Meter Pit 4 Preserve Existing Water Infrastructure 5 Support the Development of Rainwater Capture Systems

SOIL 1 Increase Equipment Availability 2 Develop Soil Standards 3 Provide Soil Testing S trategy I mplementation 4 Support Composting at All Levels

CAPITAL 1 Funding Assistance 2 Support Garden Irrigation Fund

SUPPORT 1 Designate DHCD Staff Position 2 Create and Support Staff Positions 3 Support Farm Incubator Development 4 Assess New Zoning Code ’s Permit Process 5 Assess Animal Regulations 6 Explore Liability Insurance Options 7 Ensure Citizen Education and Engagement Success Stories -William James ” IT DOES. Act as if what you do makes a difference. “ Baltimore City Office of Sustainability | 2013 Annual Report | 29 Report 2013 Annual | of Sustainability Office City Baltimore work to advance the goals of the Sustainability Plan. of the Sustainability the goals advance to work POTLIGHTS AND SUCCESS STORIES SUCCESS AND POTLIGHTS S The following pages highlight efforts by some of the many partners that that partners by some of the many efforts highlight pages The following 30 | 2013 Annual Report | Baltimore City Office of Sustainability

NEIGHBORHOOD SPOTLIGHT: GREENMOUNT WEST

The Greenmount West community is a The successful NGWCA Clean and Green 16-block residential, rapidly revitalizing, efforts have been spearheaded by a handful diverse neighborhood. The community, of key community leaders, with support of

S uccess tories located in Baltimore’s Station North Arts and residents and volunteers from local universities Entertainment District, is quickly becoming and other institutions. Across the City, the role home for many young professionals, artists, of managing litter is left up to the community. and commuters. That’s a hefty undertaking to say the least, but the Greenmount West community is The New Greenmount West Community making the best of its resources. Starting Association (NGWCA) aims to improve the with only three public trash cans, litter had standard of living, quality of life, and economic typically been one of the principle concerns status of Greenmount West residents by in the community. Partnering with Blue being proactive. The NGWCA is proactive Water Baltimore, the NGWCA installed three and looks at the big picture, recognizing that additional bins and this made a noticeable all of the challenges that the Greenmount difference. At the same time, to make it West community faces go hand in hand, easier for residents to recycle, the NGWCA and no single challenge can be solved purchases city recycling bins to sell, at cost, if other challenges remain unaddressed. to residents at the local community center. Thinking holistically, the NGWCA takes comprehensive actions, including forming a Their successes at cleaning the community, committee for addressing crime and drug through the Clean and Green efforts, have problems, encouraging a number of residents been truly impressive. In 2012, Greenmount to participate in programs that weatherize West won the Mayor’s Clean Community homes and increase energy efficiency, and Competition, and was awarded $5,000. With even initiating a trap and release effort for this award money, NGWCA established its first managing populations of feral cats. official tool shed in the community center. Success Stories NGWCA NGWCA was able to return collected metal in exchange for cash, which was back into community invested programs. At the next the recycle to came TreeBaltimore clean-up, mulch. tree limbs into NGWCA also strives to be proactive about litter. During clean-ups, volunteers approach nearby residents. sometimes help recruit some extra help, one While of the doing greatest benefits of this technique so is the collection of unwanted items that might will have otherwise become litter in the future. Items that are collected are often in usable condition, and go on to find new homes— frequently to center which opened in 2012, or to the local the Salvation Army and Baltimore’s architectural NGWCA community Chance. salvage non-profit, Second the that challenges the of many point one At community faced were believed to be tied to high renter populations. has Since NGWCA been actively challenges, addressing there community have related to litter. improvements, particularly been noticeable In 2013, NGWCA developed Improvement Project the and was Façade awarded Spruce-Up a Grant of $10,500 to give improvements, Façade facilitate implementation. its old buildings new faces, to helping see residents how majestic the buildings are. Using actually artwork raises spirits and helps to give people hope for are become also their they less, become residents community. As less likely to litter. The spring and fall clean-ups opportunities also provide to plant planted trees. 12 trees during the 2012 Community The NGWCA Service Day, and 30 on the 2013 Community maintaining is NGWCA Currently, Day. Service the health of constricting existing tree trees wells. by At NGWCA the removing is same working time, with have Tree 250 Baltimore to additional trees community over the next 3 years; planted beginning in the in spring 2014.Their approach is setting the Baltimore City Office of Sustainability | 2013 Annual Report | 31 Report 2013 Annual | of Sustainability Office City Baltimore Contributing to community’s impressive the cleanliness efforts, the Greenmount NGWCA hosts spring and fall last clean-ups clean-up West community a During year. each year, practically no waste had been thrown into the dumpster aside from tree limbs and other natural debris. The been rest collected, had sorted, instead and recycled. “zero-waste” This clean-up, with each volunteer instructed to ends up collect being the same amount specific of but effort, has a much greater materials, return. In fact, the The NGWCA was then awarded an additional additional an awarded then was NGWCA The placed West Greenmount when 2013 in $1,000 2nd place in the same competition. With this award, NGWCA has been able to purchase supplies for the community, such as soil planting trees and for organic weed killer to de- weed sidewalks and alleys. Leftover award money was donated to local organizations back into the community. and reinvested 32 | 2013 Annual Report | Baltimore City Office of Sustainability

community on the right path to success. the Greenmount West community expects to With additional supplies and nutrients being install its first official sculpture garden later in provided by project partners, along with 2014 in a commons area. These new spaces a water maintenance plan, Greenmount mark a tremendous shift—from properties West’s tree planting efforts promise better that had become eyesores and dumping chances for tree survival. grounds to gardens and green spaces that are cultivated, cleaned, and even provide Another key to success is that NGWCA is food for the community. What a remarkable focusing plantings in limited areas to increase transformation that has made! both the visual and environmental impacts of the trees. While previous plantings had been A lot of the NGWCA’s work has been about concentrated more heavily in the southeast increasing awareness and educational areas of the community, this effort focuses opportunities that help change resident in northwest areas—bringing trees into the attitudes and perceptions, particularly community rather than plantings around the though engaging kids. With help from Blue perimeter. Water Baltimore and MICA students, the community has painted and stenciled storm With other tree planting projects lined up, the drains to remind residents that the storm community sees the potential to generate drains lead to the Harbor and other vital multiple benefits; hoping, for instance, waterways. to integrate stormwater management, reduced impervious surfaces, and increased The NGWCA and the residents of Greenmount greenspaces into their 2014 projects. West face real challenges. The work to enhance the community is rewarding, but With a collection of vacant lots, the at the same time difficult and sometimes Greenmount West community has a number

S uccess tories discouraging. It can be disheartening for of potential sites for future greenspaces. a resident to invest time and energy into In one year, the community was able to cleaning their community only for litter to adopt a significant number of those lots and reappear in a month or two. Fortunately, transform them into community managed when the community comes together more open spaces. Greenspaces, like one of the frequently, they can reduce the frequency community’s central greenspaces, can be of these challenges. used for youth activities and community block parties. Alternatively, on another property, Success Stories http://www.facebook.com/NGWCA Learn more about Greenmount New West Greenmount West and Community Association; the visit their facebook page: Baltimore City Office of Sustainability | 2013 Annual Report | 33 Report 2013 Annual | of Sustainability Office City Baltimore Looking ahead, and greenspaces new identifying on focused the NWGCA meeting the vision is of their master plan. It’s a staying With rebirth. of stage a in community growing recent development in the area, a number of noteworthy accomplishments, and more homeowners, Greenmount West becomes a more attractive neighborhood each day. 34 | 2013 Annual Report | Baltimore City Office of Sustainability BEMORE PHOTOGRAPHY BEMORE PHOTOGRAPHY PARTNER SPOTLIGHT: BLUE WATER BALTIMORE

Blue Water Baltimore is a nonprofit helping to slow and treat polluted stormwater environmental organization whose mission run-off at homes and institutions. is to restore the quality of Baltimore’s rivers, A core value of the organization is that clean

S uccess tories streams, and Harbor to foster a healthy environment, a strong economy, and thriving water is a responsibility that is shared among communities. citizens, government, and the business community. In 2013, Blue Water Baltimore Blue Water Baltimore operates many had over 4,000 individuals and students programs to support their mission and help volunteer with us, not just for improved water accomplish goals set by the Baltimore quality, but to make Baltimore a more livable City Sustainability Plan. In 2010, Blue Water and sustainable place. Additionally, Blue Baltimore was formed through the merger of Water Baltimore uses legal and legislative five watershed organizations that previously advocacy to help complement community- worked in Baltimore’s major stream valleys based restoration projects. These efforts and the Baltimore Harbor. Since then, the help ensure that strong laws are passed and organization has grown to a staff of twenty enforced at the local, state, and federal individuals and an annual budget of 2.7 levels, and that there is dedicated funding for million dollars. Their headquarters, the first local government partners to have sufficient LEED Gold certified building in the City, is resources for addressing water pollution located in northeast Baltimore. problems. Blue Water Baltimore is unique in that it works Patrolling the Harbor by boat, Blue Water holistically to achieve its mission of clean Baltimore also has a rigorous water-quality water—through organizing communities monitoring program where data is collected around trash and litter, planting trees in from 30 sites. Samples are tested at certified Baltimore’s parks and along its streets, and labs, and the results are assessed and reported annually through the Healthy Harbor Report Success Stories http://www.bluewaterbaltimore.org/ Learn more about Blue Water Baltimore by visiting by Baltimore Water Blue about more Learn their website: Supplying Supplying many of the Water trees Baltimore’s street and school planting used in Blue projects, Blue Water Baltimore operates the Herring Run Nursery, a native plant in the nursery City. Native plants promote a healthy and wildlife, support they environment: urban reduce air and water pollution. The nursery sells plants to wholesale and Check the Blue retail Water Baltimore clients. website, or call the nursery, to find out what dates it will sales! be open for retail While accomplishments, much there work be done. remains Baltimore’s waterways suffer to from chronic have pollution caused of by industrial been generations pollution, stormwater infrastructure, large aging amounts of sewer paved surfaces, many and and trash issues. these challenges, Blue Water Baltimore looks Tackling forward to continued businesses, and engaging with more citizens, strong partnerships and members of the join in faith pursuit community of to clean communities. water and thriving Baltimore City Office of Sustainability | 2013 Annual Report | 35 Report 2013 Annual | of Sustainability Office City Baltimore Blue Water Baltimore’s Clean Water Schools project, a partnership Sustainability, with the has Officesuccess. Working with five schools, highlights of been of another the Clean Water Schools project include great working with school Green Teams to create peer-to-peer trash engaging activities, awareness and including dance, videos, and artwork created by skits, through students. song As part of the program, Blue Water Baltimore Baltimore Water Blue program, the of part As raised and directed $65,000 to projects in three street Clean Water Communities: tree Highlandtown, Sharp Reservoir Hill. In total, these projects planted Leadenhall, 88 trees and expanded tree pits, and removing over 5000 square feet of concrete in Blue 2013. Water Baltimore plans to than install 300 more additional Water Communities, Greenmount West trees and in Highlandtown, two in Clean 2014. improve neighborhood Street air quality, improve trees property help values, addition to keeping our waterways cleaner. and create shade, in One of Blue Water Baltimore’s leading efforts leading Baltimore’s Water Blue of One is the Clean Water Community program, a Initiative, Harbor Healthy the with partnership where public and private partners have set the goal of a Fishable, Swimmable by Harbor 2020. To make important this to goal work upstream a of the reality, Harbor, engaging and it empowering communities to is get involved and reducing pollution before it hits waterways. This program has targeted communities helped install new trash cans to help reduce littering; and to stencil raise to drains storm 280 over on murals paint and awareness about stormwater and the need debris. and trash of clear areas drain keep to Card. This effort helps create years a coming the in baseline progress see can so we that as additional infrastructure are improvements made to Baltimore’s wastewater systems. stormwater and 36 | 2013 Annual Report | Baltimore City Office of Sustainability

SUCCESS STORY: COMMUNITY WILDLIFE HABITATS

In August, Annapolis became Maryland’s will offer opportunities to learn about and second National Wildlife Federation (NWF)– connect with the outdoors.” certified Community Wildlife Habitat (CWH). Now that the City of Baltimore is a registered

S uccess tories The first, Takoma Park, was certified in 2011. The Town of Centerville, in Queen Anne’s County, community with NWF, it can begin earning became the state’s third CWH in September, the points that will ultimately award but it won’t be the last. While working with First certification. The number of points required Lady of Maryland, Katie O’Malley, to certify for a community to be certified depends on Annapolis, NWF became interested in the its population. In 2012, the U.S. Census Bureau City of Baltimore. While Annapolis, with 38,000 estimated Baltimore’s total population to be residents, is the largest CWH in Maryland, it’s just over 621,000 residents. For a city of this not the largest along the entire East Coast. size, NWF requires 1,000 points for certification. NWF imagined Baltimore would take that There are a number of ways that points can title. Once certified, Baltimore will not only be secured. Registration alone already be the largest CWH on the East Coast, but it granted the City 40 points. The remaining will be one of the largest certified cities in the 960 points can be earned by performing entire country. activities sorted into four goal categories: Habitat Certification, Education, Community In May 2013, Baltimore launched the CWH Projects, and Administrative goals. program with an event at the National Aquarium, announcing that the program will Most points are earned through Habitat green city streets, backyards, schools, and Certification goals, within which there are community areas. “Baltimore has always three sub-categories: Homes, Common been a city for the birds,” acknowledged Areas (i.e. parks or community facilities), and Regional NWF Executive Director, Hilary Harp Schools. Meeting minimum requirements Falk, “and we intend to work with partners for each sub-category will earn the city 616 in the City to create beautiful places which points. The remaining 88 points needed to Success Stories at 5 pts. each at 5 pts. ” at 3 pts. each areas” at 3 pts. common at 1 pt. each - 600 homes at 1 pt. -10 “ -6 schools -12 possible activities, ranging from 5-10 each pts. -15 possible activities, ranging from 5-10 each pts. -6 possible activities (2 are required), each ranging from 3-10 pts. 750 for Baltimore’s Size Baltimore’s 750 for minimum) 40 (required minimum) 50 (required minimum) 20 (required Baltimore’s Certification Point Requirements Point Certification Baltimore’s Habitat Habitat Projects Education Community Certification Administrative communities, and helps to improve air quality. quality. air improve to helps and communities, Furthermore, with new gardens filteringrain to help will program CWH the falls, it as water replenish groundwater supplies and improve our Harbor. the health of These habitats creatures, City’s the of all of young create the raising better places new presents program The people. including for opportunities for educating children ages about the of wonders and importance of of all benefits health public the and nature urban residents Often, habitat. wildlife a maintaining in communities that are more engaged with the local wildlife go on to become stewards of nearby nature, efforts. environmental conservation supporting Baltimore’s Baltimore City Office of Sustainability | 2013 Annual Report | 37 Report 2013 Annual | of Sustainability Office City Baltimore magazine. ® Baltimore is excited to have launched CWH the program. challenging more the of Urban one is (“biodiversity”) biological diversity indicators to measure. The will CWH help the program City keep achieve Baltimore track help also will of and progress, biodiversity other sustainability there goals. are direct For increasing conservation urban gains instance, from wildlife vegetation attracts more habitats. wildlife, enhances Native Once certified, property owners receivenumber of benefits, including a a personalized certificate or plaque;Wildlife subscription Online-Habitats Edition e-newsletter year’s full free, a and to the tips; habitat learning for membership in NWF, with a subscription National Wildlife to There are a number of properties that already that properties of number a are There meet certification criteria but simply aren’t certified as of yet. neighborhoods Baltimore five in homeowners NWF is recognizing 30 who have already installed habitat gardens and demonstrate practices, sustainable and the gardening City to is encourage exploring additional ways property to owners complete their incentives such certification, as a including fee (basic pre-paid certificationcosts $20). Currently, application members of committee are working with the Reservoir Hill Baltimore’s neighborhood to install CWH native plant gardens advisory in 20 yards, one schoolyard, and one space. park Baltimore is well on its way a certification, pursuing to to Prior requirements. meeting the had owners property and residents of handful already certified their properties individually. Points earned by towards the City’s total. In 2013, two schools, these properties count one park, and 37 to 315 certified properties. bringing the total homes were certified— reach 750 points for the Habitat Certification requirement will most through projects in parks and in easily community be at local schools. and projects facilities, earned 38 | 2013 Annual Report | Baltimore City Office of Sustainability

SUCCESS STORY: BALTIMORE FOOD POLICY INITIATIVE

Food ties into all aspects of daily life. From The following vignettes highlight just a few what we eat, to how many options we have of the ways BFPI is working on food issues in for shopping; from what grows on urban lots Baltimore City.

S uccess tories to what retailers can stock on their shelves; food has far-reaching influence. In the Baltimore City Public Schools | A perfect same way, food intersects all aspects of City example of a key partnership in Baltimore is government. In May 2011, recognizing food’s the relationship between BFPI and Baltimore importance, Mayor Rawlings-Blake created City Public Schools (BCPS). With 80% of the Baltimore Food Policy Initiative (BFPI). BFPI students qualified for free and reduced brings the Department of Planning, Baltimore lunches, school food impacts the majority of Office of Sustainability, Baltimore City Baltimore’s kids and BFPI and other partners Health Department (BCHD), and Baltimore are committed to supporting BCPS in its Development Corporation (BDC) together efforts to provide the highest quality food in with community partners to understand the the best environment. In addition to providing many pieces that tell the story of food in funding assistance to increase the number Baltimore. of salad bars in cafeterias, BFPI assisted BCPS in securing grant funding to help with assessments and evaluations required to develop a systems approach to Food and Nutrition services in schools. SNAP & Baltimore Bucks | In 2012, BFPI helped the Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts (BOPA) establish the SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly food stamps) program at the Baltimore Farmers Market and Bazaar in order to expand options Success Stories BFPI uses the working to refine the measurement tools and tools measurement the refine to working collect additional data for the next update, 2014. March in release for scheduled is which Strategy | Retail Food Desert food desert map to understand Baltimore’s food environment and to prioritize initiatives in certain areas. Strategy—a The 2013, collaboration Food In initiative. such one BDC—is and Desert BCHD between Retail BFPI, these partners began to lay the groundwork to accomplish expanding quality grocery stores, creating a goals for grocery job training facility, supporting retaining food and entrepreneurism, and providing Projects stores. corner healthier for assistance technical are currently in development for all above goals. of the Baltimore City Office of Sustainability | 2013 Annual Report | 39 Report 2013 Annual | of Sustainability Office City Baltimore One tool BFPI uses to help to uses BFPI tool One put all the food pieces into Johns with collaboration In map. desert food context is the BFPI (CLF), Future Livable a for Center Hopkins released a City-approved food desert map and definition in 2012. The food desert map reveals areas where residents lack and sufficient economic resources to access obtain healthy food. BFPI and CLF have been Food Desert Map | Map Food Desert and improve food access at these markets. Shoppers can now use benefits to purchase fresh and local produce, and more; and the Baltimore Bucks program meats, cheeses will double SNAP purchases up to week. $10 In per 2013, SNAP customers over redeemed $36,000 for food at received the an markets additional and $8,400 in Bucks. BOPA now runs the program with very Baltimore assistance from BFPI. little technical 40 | 2013 Annual Report | Baltimore City Office of Sustainability

Food Policies | In addition to the above By balancing programs with research and programmatic work, food policy measures policy, BFPI aspires to truly understand the role aim to address underlying causes and barriers of food in Baltimore City and identify ways to to healthier sustainable food provisions. For expand a positive, healthy food environment example, because all components of BFPI’s for all of Baltimore’s residents. work are impacted by the federal Farm Bill, BFPI used a variety of political channels to Learn more about the Baltimore Food Policy advocate for many of the Bill’s programs. Initiative online: Furthermore, BFPI is also engaged in a number https://www.baltimorecity.gov/Government/ of other initiatives. Just to name a few tasks at AgenciesDepartments/Planning/ hand, BFPI is working to extend the number BaltimoreFoodPolicyInitiative.aspx of days that SNAP benefits are distributed throughout the month, ensuring that SNAP stores and vendors provide healthy options, using technological improvements to help farmers markets become more viable with better food access, and much more. S uccess tories Success Stories : http://www.baltimoresustainability.org/ homegrown-baltimore-grow-local Read Homegrown Baltimore: Grow Local youth gardens and farms, home and rooftop and home farms, and gardens youth gardens, aquaculture and aquaponics, and other uses, such as apiaries and orchards. It then lays out current local urban agricultural efforts and the policies identifies that affect them, recommendations for City challenges, decision-makers, planners, and partners for building and a robust urban agriculture sector more for Baltimore. The provides 25 recommendations in divided the into plan five are categories:Soil, Capital, and Support. Land, Water, One recommendation—re-releasing improving the Homegrown and Baltimore: Land Leasing Initiative Request for Qualifications— end. year’s the before underway already was currently are recommendations priority Other in the works, such accessible standards and as guidance around providing contamination; soil effective, managing and identifying and supporting incentives for farms on privately-owned vacant land. commercial Baltimore City Office of Sustainability | 2013 Annual Report | 41 Report 2013 Annual | of Sustainability Office City Baltimore The plan documents the and types of history, urban agriculture in benefits, Baltimore, including urban farms, community gardens, In early fall 2013, the City met that goal releasing by plan. agriculture “Homegrown urban first Baltimore’s Local,” Baltimore: In Grow response to the draft plan, other stakeholders farmers submitted and twenty sets of the into incorporated were which comments final version. The final plan received support from the Commission October, and was adopted by the on Planning Sustainability Commission in November 2013. in In June 2013, Blake Mayor Stephanie announced Rawlings- Homegrown Grow Local, Buy Local, Eat Local. Baltimore: It was the City’s overarching initiative to growing, support sales, and consumption of healthy, the local, fresh food. This initiative stems from the work of the Baltimore Food Policy Initiative, as well as within from the Baltimore key Sustainability particular, strategies Greening Plan. Goal 2, specified In Strategy D, the of Sustainability Plan calls “develop an urban agriculture plan.” for the city to SUCCESS STORY: HOMEGROWN BALTIMORE SUCCESS STORY: HOMEGROWN 42 | 2013 Annual Report | Baltimore City Office of Sustainability

SUCCESS STORY: BALTIMORE CITY PUBLIC MARKET FEATURE

Anyone who has visited Baltimore’s public Market Corporation, launched Get Fresh Get markets knows that the wide variety of Fit (GFGF) at Lexington Market to make the food options make choosing what to eat healthier choices the easiest choices. What

S uccess tories or purchase an overwhelming decision. In started as an initiative to add new menu 2011, the Baltimore Food Policy Initiative boards that would highlight healthy options (BFPI), in collaboration with the Lexington has become a multifaceted program that strives to make public markets places where Baltimoreans can enjoy healthy food in lively and welcoming environments. Each stall in the public markets is its own small business. BFPI and market management understood that vendors, due to the realities they faced as small businesses, would need extra support and technical assistance to serve and promote healthier options. In addition to providing nutritional analysis for participating GFGF vendor menu items, BFPI helped vendors make their customers’ favorite food items healthier while tasting just as great. On market menu boards, these healthy choices are denoted by a green leaf symbol. In total, GFGF has installed 38 new menu boards across four markets. To also increase the demand for healthy food, GFGF now offers social media assistance Success Stories http://getfreshbmoremarkets.com/ Find our more at: Northeast Northeast Public a major Market renovation in market went more vibrant 2013 and open to to the local through stall” “day a make has now market The community. the programming health-related feature will that by Johns Hopkins, as well as opportunities for small businesses. In 2014, the market to utilize the day stall as plans an occasional small business incubator for use by local food and craft entrepreneurs looking to new or unique products. the demand for understand Baltimore is fortunate to have the country’s longest running public market system. With innovative and GFGF is helping Baltimore’s small businesses healthy and market vendors thrive. programming, BFPI values Baltimore this tradition and serving as go-to places to shop, eat and visit sees the markets for many years to come. Baltimore City Office of Sustainability | 2013 Annual Report | 43 Report 2013 Annual | of Sustainability Office City Baltimore new website that profiles Many pre-school aged children visit Lexington visit children aged pre-school Many Market with their parents and during older children the come day; after school on and weekends. Through an assessment, these for options dining appropriate for need the young customers became apparent. GFGF is working with healthy carryout vendors kid-friendly offer will that to menus kids’ develop portions at reasonable prices. GFGF is developing also interactive workshops to teach food-related families about nutrition and art portion control snacks. while These Get kids Fresh make Kids’ initiatives launch in spring 2014. fun will healthy healthy carryouts, helping customers decide where to eat! committed to Many carrying more staple foods— vendors milk, bread, have meats, cereals, etc.—in order to also shop” stop “one a of more markets the make for grocery needs. to participating vendors to help boost their reach to new and existing customers. GFGF even created a 44 | 2013 Annual Report | Baltimore City Office of Sustainability

SUCCESS STORY: TREEKEEPERS

“TreeKeepers Rock!” So reads the subject The Office of Sustainability and the City’s line of one TreeKeepers’ email messages, Horticultural Division are also contributing shared following a class on tree pruning. partners.

S uccess tories TreeKeepers is a city-wide tree stewardship program that launched in 2012 and is open The response within this first year has been to anyone interested in trees. TreeKeepers overwhelming, with 183 people attending promotes healthy trees for Baltimore by and representing over 50 Baltimore City educating people on the value of trees and neighborhoods in addition to places in best practices in tree planting and tree care. Harford, Baltimore and Carroll Counties, and Through a series of in-class trainings and even Portland, OR! Of these participants, outdoor workshops, people can become nearly half have gone on to volunteer certified Tree Planting Leaders and tree at tree plantings and nearly a quarter pruners in order to advocate for, as well as have completed the requirements to be plant and care for trees in neighborhoods certified as TreeKeepers Planting Leaders. throughout the City. As a result, more tree plantings are taking place all over the city and county. In 2013, TreeKeepers is the result of collaboration TreeKeepers’ partners had held 55 different among many Baltimore groups involved with volunteer events. TreeKeepers helped with tree health. As a program of the Baltimore tree plantings along neighborhood streets in City’s Department of Recreation and McElderry and Morrell Park, on the grounds Parks, the TreeBaltimore program, and the of Govans and Moravia Park Elementary Baltimore City Forestry Conservancy District schools, and within parks such as Cherry Hill, Board, TreeKeepers is administered and Gwynns Falls, and DeSoto. funded by the Baltimore Tree Trust. Partnering organizations include Baltimore Green Planting new trees, mulching, watering, and Space, Blue Water Baltimore, Parks & People weeding around existing trees improves Foundation, and the U.S Forest Service. the chances of Baltimore’s tree canopy to Success Stories http://baltimoretreetrust.org/treekeepers Learn more about TreeKeepers: Hill—are Hill—are ‘treeing up’ TreeKeepers. with All the of these support accomplishments are of welcome news, as healthier critical for trees the health are of our city, the ecosystem, urban and of our beloved it’s all because people care and want to do bay! And for their community. something positive Looking ahead to learning 2014, how to prune young TreeKeepers trees and are are anxious to learn how to identify tree species. A summer picnic is currently being planned gatherings, social signature several as well as known affectionately as ‘TreeBeers.’ Tree advocacy and community forestry is a very positive movement growing in our city. truly are TreeKeepers our but good; are Trees awesome! Baltimore City Office of Sustainability | 2013 Annual Report | 45 Report 2013 Annual | of Sustainability Office City Baltimore TreeKeepers give back. advocates, leaders, and TreeKeepers forces of change. are More people are improve now the taking neighborhoods. tree action canopy to In for in instance, Tuscany their TreeKeepers inventory own this Canterbury, finished fall, researching and learning a tree what species of trees grow spaces. in their public TreeKeepers Butchers Hill, and Upper Fells Point in surveyed and documented the Fells unhealthy and dead Prospect, trees, stumps, and plantings. opportunities Other for neighborhoods—such new Greenmount West, as McElderry Park, Vernon-Belvedere, Bolton Mount Hill, and Reservoir flourish and continue to provide the greatest benefits, including cooling the homes, air our and giving filtering stormwater, off and removing pollutants oxygen, from slowing the atmosphere among and a number other of environmental returns on the original give back. investment. Trees 46 | 2013 Annual Report | Baltimore City Office of Sustainability

SUCCESS STORY: BMORE RAD

On a Sunday in October 2013, a crew of rainfall and reduce polluted runoff to the from Civic Works, along with soil scientist harbor and Chesapeake Bay. Stuart Schwartz, cleared a vacant lot in This first experiment on Perlman Place (which

S uccess tories east Baltimore to become the site of the “B’More Rad Project”. This unassuming site will be the future home of a satellite site of is a pilot project to test the potential for Civic Works’ Real Food Farm) is intended to using inexpensive, low-tech treatments for see how effectively the benefits observed in improving the soils in Baltimore’s vacant agricultural settings translate to the harsher lots. The “Rad” comes from the planting a environment of Baltimore’s vacant lots. A cover crop of forage radish (also known as 4,000 square foot area was tilled and seeded Daikon Radish), a practice that is being used in agricultural fields to improve soil conditions and enhance the yield of row crops. In agricultural settings, the radishes are killed by winter frost, leaving a hole in the ground bigger than the size of a carrot that loosens soils and creates pores for deeper water infiltration. Throughout Baltimore, the highly compacted soils found on vacant lots present a challenging environment for efforts aimed at returning this land to beneficial uses, ranging from community gardens and urban agriculture to pocket parks. Soil improvements that help sustain grass and other vegetation also enhance the infiltration Success Stories land, reducing re-using re-using vacant practices practices for stormwater stormwater runoff, the mitigate help to neighborhoods greening growing the set and land vacant of impacts negative food, and redevelopment. stage for future Baltimore City Office of Sustainability | 2013 Annual Report | 47 Report 2013 Annual | of Sustainability Office City Baltimore Two other small infiltration, and water- “B’More Rad” is a project use to effort city-led a (GGi), Initiative Green of the Growing sustainable, innovative, and cost-effective The project is a non-profit Civic partnership Works; the Center for between Urban the Environmental Research at and the Sustainability; of University Office Baltimore the County; Education of Maryland, Department of Public Works / Surface Water Baltimore Management Division, and Baltimore and Parks. Department of Recreation City holding capacity of the soil. distributed was mix seed the where plots, test with no soil informally tracked. Based on results, the plan preparation, are also is to expand the project to other vacant lots being 2014. in Baltimore in with a mix of forage radish, clover, and oat. Soil conditions will be monitored Schwartz by and Stuart his students and summer of 2014 to identify any changes into the spring in the compaction, 48 | 2013 Annual Report | Baltimore City Office of Sustainability

SUCCESS STORY: CARBON CHALLENGE

Residential housing represents a large portion Carbon Challenge design competitions and of our carbon emissions. As noted by Bob educational seminars, where the USDA Forest Clark, Senior Engineered Wood Specialist for Products Laboratory (FPL) and APA engages

S uccess tories the American Plywood Association (APA), designers and builders to meet environmental “when the industry and the public think about challenges by rethinking current perceptions the environmental footprint of a home, it’s of construction materials. Envisioning a often the energy use that’s considered. But new urban future for the City of Baltimore, that discounts the amount of CO2 emitted the Challenge encouraged students, to create the structure’s materials—called professionals, and other participants to embodied carbon.” While most people are promote environmentally-friendly residential aware that forests help to address climate designs that would reduce carbon footprints change by absorbing carbon dioxide, less and lower fossil fuel use. well-known are the benefits of harvested wood products. Wood products emit less “The row house is iconic to our City, and carbon during the manufacturing process finding ways to advance its design for the and can actually store carbon, preventing future is beneficial to the City as a whole… it from being released and keeping it out Encouraging the design of a row-home that of the atmosphere indefinitely. Substituting reduces greenhouse gases, and one that is wood products in place of fossil fuel-intensive affordable, helps us achieve our goal of a alternatives results in significant amounts of 15% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions “avoided” GHG emissions. by 2015.” - Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, Mayor, City of Baltimore On January 15th, 2013, Baltimore kicked off its participation in the nationally recognized, Helping to implement the City’s Sustainability USDA Forest Service Carbon Challenge Plan, the Carbon Challenge encourages with the Baltimore Design Competition. recycling waste products and improving our This was one in a series of local Residential urban forest. Furthermore, the Carbon Success Stories the use of green infrastructure, create jobs, and spur local enterprise. Connecting to a real Baltimore neighborhood, helps demonstrate the how sustainable homes Challenge can positively impact a community. The Carbon Challenge Competition Baltimore continues Design relationship with a the build which programs innovative implements long-standing Forest Service, a and new sustainable economy and for help Baltimore to grow our City. As success we achieve in transforming neighborhoods, this program and will be used as growing wood urban our sustainable for model national a resource management. The Carbon Challenge Competition was Baltimore held Design in the City of Baltimore and AIA Baltimore, and partnership with supported by sponsors LP Building Products. Products, Forest Roseburg and Cascade Boise Baltimore City Office of Sustainability | 2013 Annual Report | 49 Report 2013 Annual | of Sustainability Office City Baltimore The Carbon Challenge is a critical first step in rebuilding Baltimore neighborhoods in ways that and utilize revitalizing undervalued wood distressed resources, encourage Helping participants make environmentally- conscious and life- sustainable cutting-edge used choices Challenge in the designs, their cycle assessment software from the Athena Sustainable Materials Institute. of This impact the software determine to designers allowed their proposal’s GHG emissions, and propose designs with the footprint smallest-possible for a carbon Baltimore row house. important several to according judged were Entries environmental and criteria. Prizes were awarded construction-related based proposal’s life-cycle on assessment a score and for demonstrating the best curb appeal, the most affordability, and the best use of wood products. As such, the Challenge served to educate today’s architects, builders, community groups and about how design sustainable strategies can reduce fossil fuel use and address climate change. Challenge helps raise awareness about the potential to realize greenhouse Baltimore’s goal of reducing gas emissions. 50 | 2013 Annual Report | Baltimore City Office of Sustainability

CITY OF BALTIMORE

Disaster Preparedness and Planning Project OCTOBER, 2013 A COMBINED ALL HAZARDS MITIGATION AND CLIMATE ADAPTATION PLAN Baltimore Office of Sustainability People • Planet • Prosperity

Stephanie MayorRawlings-Blake

SUCCESS STORY: DISASTER PREPAREDNESS PROJECT & PLAN

Baltimore City is highly vulnerable to many document is comprised of three elements— natural hazards, ranging from coastal storms hazards mitigation planning, floodplain and flooding to extreme heat and high mapping, and climate adaptation planning.

S uccess tories winds. There is strong consensus that these This unique approach proactively strengthens types of extreme events will increase, both Baltimore’s resiliency now and for the future. in frequency and intensity, over the coming years. Recognizing the city’s vulnerability DP3 links research, outreach, and action to to severe hazard events, Baltimore has create a comprehensive and innovative undertaken a thorough, forward-thinking risk-preparedness system for addressing approach to resiliency planning. The existing and future impacts. Recognizing Disaster Preparedness Project and Plan the interrelatedness of many of the City’s (DP3) builds upon the City’s previous All- systems, DP3 provides clear guidance to City Hazards Mitigation Plan (2006) by integrating government and citizens for taking action. mitigation and adaptation considerations The actions and recommendations identified into a comprehensive plan. This 236-page in DP3 are wide-reaching, and impact every

HAZARD MITIGATION is sustained action taken to reduce or eliminate risk to people and their property from hazards. The purpose of mitigation planning is to identify policies and actions that can be implemented over the long-term to reduce risk.

CLIMATE ADAPTATION intends to reduce long-term risks from hazards associated with climate variability and climate change. More specifically, adaptation refers to changes that are made to better respond to new climate conditions, thereby reducing harm and taking advantage of present opportunities. Success Stories http://www.baltimoresustainability.org/ disaster-preparedness-and-planning-project http://baltimorehazards.wordpress.com/ To learn more about the DP3, resources: check out these Or, visit our resiliency website: these groups. Engaging these stakeholders and community groups led to a much more comprehensive plan with a great by stakeholders. and ownership support deal of for framework comprehensive a provides DP3 all of Baltimore’s resilience and sustainability efforts moving forward. It prioritizes actions, identifies overlapsrecognizes opportunities with for in existing implementation, collaboration and creates metrics efforts, for long-term success. both short- and Baltimore City Office of Sustainability | 2013 Annual Report | 51 Report 2013 Annual | of Sustainability Office City Baltimore Community input large two held City The DP3. of development was essential town hall events and in nine small interactive community the meetings gathering input, that educating residents, identifying actions. These meetings provided focused and on citizens with a better idea and of predicted how current hazards may and affect gave them them, an opportunity actions to for identify the city and their community mitigating in and adapting to those impacts. The City also the met support with gain Port to NGO’s local and constituents, local Administration, businesses, and private integrate specific considerations sector from A unique was element the of which 40-person the brought Advisory together DP3 stakeholders key Committee, process from agencies, institutions, data essential gather help to neighborhoods businesses, and and draft recommendations. committee full a The as times five met Committee Advisory and multiple throughout the winter times and spring members of as 2013; participated based in subcommittees on the subcommittees four in main the plan sectors (Infrastructure, Buildings, identified Natural Systems, and Public Services) as well as their specific areas of expertise. facet of planning and development. The plan plan The development. and planning of facet focuses on mutually beneficial solutions that simultaneously while systems existing enhance increasing future resilience, economic, and equitable, aims for and growth for environmental Baltimore. The development DP3 also included a vulnerability assessment of environmental and economic legal, social, of consequences of and current for modeling climate conducted various hazards, predicted impacts. This allowed and the City to identify strategies to help minimize the City’s vulnerabilities, reduce or eliminate loss of life and property damage, upgrade infrastructure essential and redundancy into our existing systems, buildings, natural hazards. increase overall resiliency to and integrate 52 | 2013 Annual Report | Baltimore City Office of Sustainability

SUCCESS STORY: FOREST PATCHES

In 2011, Baltimore Green Space received a and Community Development has agreed call from concerned residents who feared to not sell the forested land under its control. that a beloved wooded area was going to be Forest patches are areas with large

S uccess tories cleared. Baltimore Green Space, the City’s land trust for community-managed open trees, understory plants, and a “floor” of spaces, did its best to help the community— decomposing leaves and vegetation that but there was no way to prevent the clearing absorbs rain like a sponge. These forest of nearly 5,000 square feet of forest. patches will play an increasingly important role in the coming years, as City government Spurred by this misfortune, Baltimore Green works to reduce the stormwater that flows to Space decided to learn more about non- the Chesapeake Bay, reduce the heat island park forested areas in the City and, in 2013, effect, improve air quality, and improve published “Baltimore’s Forest Patches: biodiversity. Emerald Assets for Ecosystem Services.” A forest patch is defined as a canopy of at Yet, most forest patches, especially those least 10,000 square feet. While forest patches outside of parks, are vulnerable to being make up more than a third of Baltimore’s cleared. First, most of Baltimore’s forest canopy, only a small percentage of that patches are smaller than the area required canopy is protected within a city park; and to be protected under current regulations. patches that are outside of parks make up Second, many of our forest patches cross 20% of the City’s overall tree canopy. The property lines. When a large forest is split into paper also highlights the role of residents who small pieces with different owners, it may not care for neighborhood forest patches and even technically “exist” under regulatory includes 4 goals to increase the preservation definitions and terms. Additional threats to and health of forest patches. Since the paper forest patches include invasive plants—such was published, the Department of Housing as English Ivy, which can smother a forest— Success Stories http://baltimoregreenspace.org/downloads/ ForestPatchesWeb.pdf Read the Baltimore Forest Patches Report online: a whole. They clean reduce water, and neighborhoods, healthier create clean the air, summer temperatures. They provide crucial habitat for migratory and education for venue a and provide can They breeding birds. community involvement. Though, Baltimore currently lacks the protect appropriate forest tools patches Baltimore to Green from Space, destruction, Forest Patches and report identify Baltimore’s critical and steps a plan of action valuable resources. for protecting these Baltimore City Office of Sustainability | 2013 Annual Report | 53 Report 2013 Annual | of Sustainability Office City Baltimore Forest patches recreational opportunities, provide while valuable providing ecological services residents to the City as with Many partners helped to create “Baltimore’s Forest Patches” Stewards and Network, including the guide of Maryland, Baltimore County; the Office University of the Sustainability; the U.S. Forest Service; and the Forest Baltimore Ecosystem Study. Since 2012, Baltimore Green Space has used the Forest Stewards Network residents to interested work in with learning to their care local forest for patches. The organization coordinates with volunteers, offers provides and opportunities, educational and training information about Since the start of Baltimore’s this program, the changes resources. in Baltimore’s forest impressive: patches dumping have has trees been been now have removed, relief from or constricting other vines, ivy numerous tree species were identified, and pathways were formed and guide visitors. cleared to encourage and and illegal dumping. picture. entered the Stewards That’s when Forest 54 | 2013 Annual Report | Baltimore City Office of Sustainability

SUCCESS STORY: BALTIMORE ORCHARD PROJECT

What if there were orchards instead of peach, fig, and chestnut—at 30 locations, vacant city lots? What if anyone with even and has helped organizations steward the smallest morsel of land could plant a tree over 196 additional trees. “Planting young

S uccess tories and receive guidance for sustaining and trees and stewarding legacy trees are both harvesting it? And what if there was a way essential to bringing the gifts of fruit trees to to grow fruit on public lands, or on private Baltimore,” says Cardin. “Fruit trees are a gift properties, and deliver to the approximately that one generation gives another.” 120,000 Baltimoreans who are living in food deserts? Imagining the possibility, Rabbi Nina Fruit and nut trees are prodigious; just one Beth Cardin considered all of these questions mature apple tree can yield up to 1,000 pounds when she founded the Baltimore Orchard of fruit every year for decades to come. The Project in 2011. local green spaces that are created by these efforts also produce additional benefits, The Baltimore Orchard Project (BOP) is such as cleaner and better-managed soils, dedicated to improving the health of healthier air, plentiful stormwater absorption, Baltimore’s neighbors and neighborhoods neighborhood pocket-parks, renewable through the creation of civic orchards and sources of free urban fruit, improved nutrition food forests, and through the distribution of among neighborhood residents, increased fresh, healthy, local fruits to those in need. The agricultural skills and knowledge, and BOP plants neighborhood-appropriate and strengthened civic and community pride. neighborhood-run orchards and food forests by working with schools, congregations, The BOP currently runs three major programs: universities, and community associations. (1) harvesting mature urban fruit trees and The Project then harvests and distributes the distributing their fruit through charitable fruit from these orchards along with harvests organizations (food pantries, soup kitchens, from other local mature fruit trees. To date, shelters, congregations, etc.) and mobile BOP has planted 240 trees—including apple, food markets; (2) partnering with local groups Success Stories http://www.baltimoreorchard.org/ Read more about the Baltimore Orchard Project! Read more about the Baltimore by the Baltimore Social Innovation Journal. Additionally, in presented February at 2014, the forum the USDA’s in annual BOP Washington, Forestry representative of this DC, dynamic food forestry as movement a that the agency premier believes holds great promise. future: BOP’s of vision rich a has Cardin Rabbi “Through the partnership neighborhood of orchards hundreds and of we food help Baltimore forests, feed all her strengthen inhabitants, her environment, guarantee her resilience and economy, deepen our shared sense green of and belonging.” pride, caring her Baltimore City Office of Sustainability | 2013 Annual Report | 55 Report 2013 Annual | of Sustainability Office City Baltimore In January 2014, the BOP as one was of Baltimore’s recognized new social innovators Furthermore, the BOP is in the midst inaugural of the year-long Academy, Fruit where and students the how to Nut care for and BOP manage Tree fruit and nut trees teaches in the Baltimore area. Several 30 of these students volunteer will BOP site consultants who will go work on with to become schools, planting partners to guide them congregations, through the and planning, designing, and implementation of other their orchards or food forests. The BOP recently expanded include its mission the to mobile distribution include to sites charitable the beyond of harvested fruit food markets that visit neighborhood food deserts. While the BOP continues to donate the bulk of its distribution channels, it harvest has been increasing through response market-based charitable a through distribution in order to expand the consumer fresh base fruits for in food deserts and to create an economically sustainable model for local, fruit distribution. fresh, to provide the guidance and skills to design, plant, and manage their own orchards/food forests; and (3) the reclaiming lost and teaching knowledge managing of local propagating fruit about and the and emerging field of food nut forests, so trees, may thrive in our city. that these resources and 56 | 2013 Annual Report | Baltimore City Office of Sustainability

SUCCESS STORY: GREENSCAPE

In 2011, the Baltimore Office of Sustainability In 2013, one of SELAT’s major goals was to started the Student Environmental Leadership hold an end-of-the-school-year event to Action Team (SELAT), an arm of the Baltimore recognize student environmental work. Part

S uccess tories Green Schools Network. More than 80 celebration, part conversation, and all about students, teachers, parents, and supporters building youth environmental leadership in have participated in SELAT meetings since Baltimore City, GreenScape 2013: A Green then, representing schools from across the Schools Summit took place on Tuesday, city. The group provides the youth voice on May 28, 2013 at Baltimore Polytechnic High environmental issues to the Baltimore City School, and was attended by hundreds of Public School System, and has made two Baltimore City students, parents, teachers, presentations to the Baltimore City School and youth advocates. Highlights from the Board so far. event included: Success Stories Baltimore City Office of Sustainability | 2013 Annual Report | 57 Report 2013 Annual | of Sustainability Office City Baltimore The premiere New by video new a screening Out, Speak Teams Green of Baltimore City Lens Productions that explores the youth environmental leaders at five Baltimore work of City public schools. Watch vimeo.com/68800599 it here: http:// An interactive visual exhibit combined peer with interviews based around the “What question is a green school?”, curated Design Center. Neighborhood by the Recognition for fifty-four City Schoolsgreat doing green projects, as certified well as (and six oneGreen Schools in Baltimore City. newly recertifying) Maryland Green Games contests Greater provided Baltimore by Collaborative. the Children and Food by Nature the locally-owned and Boheme music Café, by the Frederick School Jazz Band Trio. Douglass High GreenScape 2013 served as a platform for empowering the green in youth Baltimore movement in a before. Check out a video of the event, also broader way than created ever by New Lens, com/73144789. here: SELAT is currently working on http://vimeo. celebration. planning the 2014 end of year • • • • • 58 | 2013 Annual Report | Baltimore City Office of Sustainability

SUCCESS STORY: GOING FOR THE GREENEST GOLD

Is orange the new green? The Baltimore two games in support of Sarasota-based Orioles would certainly say so! The renovation hospitals that treat animals harmed by of the Ed Smith Stadium, the Orioles’ Spring environmental causes.

S uccess tories Training home in Sarasota, FL, was registered for the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) On Earth Day, after the Orioles returned to Leadership in Energy and Environmental Baltimore, the team announced a series Design (LEED) certification in 2010. Its “green” of “Go Green” initiatives to make their in- and sustainable practices offset 70% of season home, Oriole Park at Camden Yards, energy; conserve and recycle water; use more environmentally friendly. Targeting solar-heating systems for locker room showers; everything from ballpark operations to use creative helmet-shaped bins called “Fan transportation, Oriole Park is working hard to Cans” to encourage recycling; and donates reduce its impact. While Oriole Park is already leftover concessionaries to the All Faith’s conveniently accessible by Baltimore’s Light Food Bank to ensure leftover food is not Rail, Metro Subway, and Bus services, the wasted. Additionally, the Sarasota stadium stadium now encourages guests to bike has partnered with other local organizations by providing a designated Bicycle Parking to improve community outreach and Area, accommodating more than 100 bikes. involvement. According to their “Go Green” webpage, additional efforts include: The Orioles continue to demonstrate their • More than 100 recycling containers to recycle dedication to supporting environmental over 600,000 lb. annually. causes; for instance, by auctioning their green St. Patrick’s Day ball caps to benefit • Paperless ticket options to reduce paper local organizations. In 2013, shortly after the waste. Orioles became a member of the Sarasota • Efficient fixtures to conserve electricity and County Green Business Partnership, the team water resources. auctioned off the green caps worn during • Use of only “green-friendly” cleaning products. Success Stories http://www.baltimoreravens.com/gameday/ mt-bank-stadium/stadium-info.html http://baltimore.orioles.mlb.com/bal/ballpark/ gogreen.jsp 43% reduction in water consumption: made possibly by installing 400 waterless urinals and fixtures. restroom water efficient using other Additional 30% reduction of potable consumption: water generated by the efficient stadium’s irrigationvegetation. system the ago, years Seven waste: of 31% Recycling and adaptive per trash of tons 2 only recycling was Stadium game. In 2012, The Bank recycled tons. 13 “And what wasn’t recycled was burned to 14 and converted into into steam. a landfill” Nothing (Quoting Jeff goes Provenzano,Rathbone 2013). in A Sustainable purchases. Purchasing Policy visitors encouraging use: transportation Public for all to use public transportation “Ravens Ride” program. by Additionally, 38% of offering a Stadium staff use alternative transportation. Learn more about the two stadiums: Together, these two teams demonstrate how demonstrate teams two these Together, standards. national high, set to strives Baltimore They are supporting the work of the Green Sports Alliance, a started in 2010 to help sports teams, non-profitvenues, organization and leagues enhance their environmental performance. Members League Baseball and other include national sports leagues. Likewise, the Baltimore Orioles and Major are Ballpark Yards Camden at Park Oriole the the while However, Alliance. the of members Baltimore Ravens are a member team of the Alliance, the National Football League, a whole, as is not. In fact, the Ravens are one out of only 12 of the 32 NFL teams that member organizations. are • • • • • Baltimore City Office of Sustainability | 2013 Annual Report | 59 Report 2013 Annual | of Sustainability Office City Baltimore Offsets of 123,070 metric tons of GHG emissions. GHG of tons metric 123,070 of Offsets A “Green Cleaning” program: improving air quality and reducing wastes. Enhanced Enhanced air quality due to facility designation. its smoke-free A composting Dempsey’s Brew program, year-round. practice composting Pub adding & into oil cooking of gallons 5,000 nearly Turning Restaurant that will biodiesel annually. supplies. Eco-friendly concession Partnership with the Greener Fields Together program to source food. local and sustainable • • What originally started reduce as an utility attempt expenses constrained to enough to budget, initiatives at The Bank fitturned into something a the larger. By initiating sustainability power strategies to refrigerator like units during hours, cutting installing LED off-peak score boards, and using automatic light switches, The Bank brought electricity use down more nearly 16 than million kilowatt hours (kWh) in 30% 2005 from generated This 2012. in million 11 under just to a savings of over 5 million kWh, or enough to addition In year! a for homes 440 about heat to the incredible energy savings, The boasts: Bank But the Orioles aren’t Baltimore’s only green team, and team the did only in Not year. golden a enjoyed 2013 the Baltimore become Ravens a two-time Super Bowl champion after their victory against the San Francisco 49ers at the Super Bowl XLVII game, but their home, the M&T Bank Stadium (“The Bank”), beat the 49ers’ Levi Stadium in a race to be the nation’s first Baltimore outdoorrating. professional“Gold” LEED sports a earn to facility 1.6 Bank’s The when title that earned proudly million square foot, two-part renovation and energy reduction project was completed in 2013. • • • • • 60 | 2013 Annual Report | Baltimore City Office of Sustainability

SUCCESS STORY: STORMWATER BILL

A collapsed culvert leaves a street impassable the management and reduction of polluted and a neighborhood destabilized. An unstable runoff. In November 2012, Baltimore City slope washes away into the river below, residents voted in support of legislation to

S uccess tories leaving the above roadway unusable. A create a new Stormwater Utility to manage faulty storm drain outfall erodes, polluting the these fees, which are levied on all private water downstream. All of these problems— property, in addition to properties owned on Race Street in South Baltimore; at Biddison by the federal government. Fees are based Run, along Moravia Road in East Baltimore; on the amount of impervious surface area and in the Gwynns Falls of West Baltimore’s contributing to Baltimore’s runoff problem, Leakin Park—have lingered for years without and vary depending on the property type adequate funding for permanent fixes. and ownership. For example, non profits pay a flat rate at a significantly reduced cost. Fortunately, all three of these hazards have repairs getting underway in the coming year, In addition to hardship exemptions, customers leading the way toward a safer, cleaner, can lower fees by taking steps to reduce healthier Baltimore. And at least three more the amount of impervious surfaces on their capital projects, in addition to preparations properties. In 2013, property owners learned for thousands of new storm sewer inlet how to take advantage of numerous credits screens, are also in the near future. This that rewarded them for reducing runoff and robust, ambitious schedule was made protecting the Baltimore’s streams. The fee possible thanks to funding generated by the went into effect in the summer of 2013, and Maryland Stormwater Fee. the first bills were mailed out in September with quarterly water bills. The fee, authorized in 2012 by the Maryland General Assembly, required Baltimore and nine of the state’s largest jurisdictions to establish a funding mechanism to finance Success Stories Customers may surface impervious earn removing by fee their credits against from their property, or management adopting best practices like rain gardens installing or planting trees. family properties Single- may also earn credits by participating in organized clean ups or other approved activities. A wealth of additional stormwater information fee is about available the under the ‘stormwater’ tab. on DPW’s website http://cleanwaterbaltimore.org/ Baltimore City Office of Sustainability | 2013 Annual Report | 61 Report 2013 Annual | of Sustainability Office City Baltimore Work funded making is by credits, fee the earns that work Maryland and Fee, Stormwater Baltimore cleaner, greener, and safer. In addition to updating critical infrastructure malfunctions, Stormwater help Fee to fund mechanical revenues street a sweeping dramatic This in Baltimore. service, expansion traditionally of City’s central confined core and commuter routes, to is Regular community. every into reaching the now and yard as well as grit, and trash of removal Baltimore’s keep help will wastes, automotive neighborhoods and urban and healthy. streams clean 62 | 2013 Annual Report | Baltimore City Office of Sustainability

SUCCESS STORY: TOUR DEM PARKS

A hidden treasure, Baltimore’s new Gwynns was no small order. At that time, the City Falls Trail was falling short of its potential probably wouldn’t have been described as in 2003. Although the City and its partners “bike-friendly.” Nevertheless, avid cyclists

S uccess tories had invested a great deal of energy and saw great promise, and Tour Dem Parks was resources into the Trail, bicyclists weren’t born. taking advantage of this gem. Perhaps cyclists were unaware of the Trail, or maybe Tour Dem Parks offers four different routes of they were wary to ride in the City. Whatever varying distances, all of which are leisurely the reason, one thing was certain: the glaring rides. The shortest route, a 12-mile Family absence of bicyclists on the Gwynns Falls Ride, is focused exclusively on the Gwynns Trail was a challenge that needed to be Falls, meandering through its lush greenery. addressed. This route is ideal for families with younger children because, with the exception of a The intent was to attract bicyclists and pedestrians to the Trail; but that idea grew. In promoting the Gwynns Falls Trail, there appeared an opportunity to showcase all of Baltimore’s fantastic parks. In a moment of inspiration, the Mayor’s Bicycle Advisory Committee imagined an event that would invite participants to ride along the Gwynns Falls Trail and throughout other parks while reassuring local cyclists that riding in the City can be both safe and fun! Even more, funds raised by such an event could support the growth and maintenance of Baltimore’s public parks and trails. This proposal, however, Success Stories

TH Be sure to check out the Tour Dem Parks and website register for the annual 12 ride on June 8, 2014! Sunday, http://tourdemparks.org/ would have never experienced had they not they had experienced never have would participated in Tour Dem Parks! Thanks to exposed to areas of Baltimore that they may Tour Dem they areas through ride and seen never have Parks, cyclists may have never considered. Beyond having are a good time parks and and green spaces, supporting participants learn Baltimore’s something about bicycling in the City they and learn in Biking capable. are they that something discover they about themselves: Baltimore is not reserved to the fearless and enjoy! can anyone that activity an it’s brave; Baltimore City Office of Sustainability | 2013 Annual Report | 63 Report 2013 Annual | of Sustainability Office City Baltimore Overall, the success of Tour Dem Parks was unimaginable. The provided by Tour Dem Parks, along with the positive City’s improved bike accommodations, experience has led to a steady increase in vibrant Baltimore’s throughout seen bicyclists the number of year, Every parks. and neighborhoods, streets, Tour Dem Parks has attracted In more June 2013, riders. in its eleventh year, Tour Dem Parks had more than participants. In 1,100 addition to last-minute riders pre-registered continues who joined Parks the festivities that morning, it was Dem Tour yet! turn-out best the to raise more money for Baltimore City parks, as well as for various cycling and “friends of” so), more not (if important as just And groups. thousands of cyclists have been exposed to hidden discover they while Baltimore in riding parks, trails, and neighborhoods that many Of course, the fun doesn’t stop at the of end the ride. As cyclists complete their routes cook- a enjoy they Park, Carroll to return and out and some live-music. Then, while cyclists Dem Tour next the until days 364 another wait Parks, they can make a fashion by statement wearing the unique Tour Dem Park tees, artist. designed each year by a local Tour Dem Parks intentionally does not close roads or reserve lanes for its riders. Instead, the event introduces cyclists to biking in the City. If participants enjoy be the comfortable ride, they’ll returning weekend of the year! for every other Participants Participants can also choose from mile the Le 25- Petite Tour, Tour, the or 36-mile the Le 65-mile the to addition In Park. Grand Carroll at begin Metric which Century—all of Gwynns Falls and Jones Falls Trails, the routes travel through some of parks, Baltimore’s including largest Leakin/Gwynns Falls Druid Hill, Wyman Park, Park, Clifton Park, Herring Run, Patterson Park, Federal Hill, and Lake Montebello. Latrobe Parks, Riverside, few street crossings traffic. from separated where is ride the volunteers traffic, direct help 64 | 2013 Annual Report | Baltimore City Office of Sustainability

SUCCESS STORY: BROADWAY EAST COMMUNITY PARK

On June 15, 2013, a joint effort between the and other plants. Youth participants were Parks & People Foundation, Humanim, and engaged in storm drain stenciling. the City of Baltimore transformed a block of The park boasts a number of sustainability

S uccess tories 18 vacant rowhouses in Broadway East into a new community park. This collaboration was improvements. Significant soil removal recognized by the Maryland Department replaced compacted urban soils with soils of the Environment and the Maryland that can absorb rain water and support plant Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) as growth. Allowing stormwater to drain to the the recipient of the 2013 Smart, Green, and improved soils below, the sidewalks around Growing Award. the perimeter, the circular gathering space at the center of the park, and the site’s parking The City invested over $875,000 to initiate the area had been constructed using pervious project. The Office of Sustainability worked concrete and pavers. Other features include with Humanim to develop the park concept benches and a trash/recycling container design, which was further developed by made of recycled materials. engineers at QODESHCM and landscape architects from Mahan Rykiel. Nearly $179,000 “This community gem is a beautiful example in park improvements were funded primarily of what happens when partners come through MDNR’s Maryland Chesapeake and together with a common purpose that truly Atlantic Coastal Bays Trust Fund, and through care about Baltimore and its communities,“ Boise ASPEN Recycled Papers, through their stated Humanim CEO Henry Posko. “Without “Project UP” partnership with the Alliance for the vision and work of Parks & People Community Trees. Foundation, this could have never happened. The park transformed a place of despair into Partners came together with 60 volunteers a place where people of all ages come from the community and nearby churches together…it has been amazing to witness the to plant 30 trees and hundreds of shrubs transformation.” Data & Indicators ” -Barry Commoner nature but to live in it. The proper use of science is not to conquer Baltimore City Office of Sustainability | 2013 Annual Report | 65 Report 2013 Annual | of Sustainability Office City Baltimore “ DATA AND INDICATORS DATA 66 | 2013 Annual Report | Baltimore City Office of Sustainability CLEANLINESS

CLEAN STREETS

NUMBER OF SERVICE CALLS FOR DIRTY STREETS As noted in the Sustainability Plan, litter in the streets, neighborhoods, public spaces, and stormdrains of Baltimore is a significant 2013 14,573 challenge. Efforts have been made to improve enforcement of the sanitation 2012 17,182 code, but the city also relies on residents to place calls and alert officials to issues 2011 18,516 in their community. In 2013, there were 14,573 calls made, fewer than in 2012. 2010 16,453 However, there were an additional 44,982 Proactive Dirty Street Service Requests 2009 25,148 (not shown in the chart) created by the Bureau of Solid Waste, for a total of 59,555 2008 14,855 in the 2013 calendar year.

005 5,000,000 1010,000,000 15,00015,000 20,00020,000 25,00025,000 30,00030,000

MILES OF STREETS SWEPT In 2013, there was a decrease in the number of miles of street that were swept. In 2012, there were more than 96,000 miles 2013 83,606 of street swept. In 2013, there were 83,606 miles of street swept. 2012 96,625 D ata & I ndicators

2011 73,736

2010 65,735

2009 68,990

002 20,0000,0004 40,0000,0006 60,0000,0008 80,0000,0001 100,00000,000 12120,0000,000

TONNAGE COLLECTED FROM STREET SWEEPING In 2013, there was a decrease in the tonnage collected from street sweeping in the City of Baltimore. Tonnage was down to 8,853 from 9,989 in 2012. 2013 8,853

2012 9,989

2011 6,868

2010 7,018

2009 8,404

2008 9,100

002 2,000,000 4,0004,0006 6,000,000 8,0008,0001 10,0000,0001 12,0002,000 Data & Indicators t t en en ll ll ir ir ce ce ood ood Ex G Fa Poor Ex G Fa Poor 3 3 % % % % % % % 4% 15 29 26 47 37 21 22 201 201 2 2 % % % % % % 9% 3% 16 24 27 37 24 19 201 201 CLEANLINESS Baltimore City Office of Sustainability | 2013 Annual Report | 67 Report 2013 Annual | of Sustainability Office City Baltimore 1 1 % % % %4 % % % 5% 13 25 26 47 40 23 21 201 201 0 0 % % % % % % % PERCEPTION OF CLEANLINESS PERCEPTION 3% 14 25 29 51 39 19 18 201 201 9 9 % % % % % % % 4% 13 22 28 50 37 24 21 200 200 The Baltimore Citizens Survey is conducted every year by the City’s Finance Department. Citizens respond to a variety every year by the City’s Finance Department. The Baltimore Citizens Survey is conducted (bottom). neighborhood own their citywide (top), and for of cleanliness, both perception of questions, including their Residents typically to be cleaner than the City as a whole. In 2013, that 23% reported believe their own neighborhoods they felt their neighborhood’s cleanliness was excellent, the highest since 2009. At the same highest yet. rated their overall perception of cleanliness for the entire city as being poor, the time, 29% of respondents PERCEIVED CLEANLINESS OF “MY” NEIGHBORHOOD PERCEIVED CLEANLINESS OF THE CITY 68 | 2013 Annual Report | Baltimore City Office of Sustainability CLEANLINESS

HCD ISSUED TRASHNAME RELATED CITATIONS

The Housing and Community Development Code Enforcement Division continues to focus substantial 44,738 resources on enforcing sanitation codes involving trash and litter. In 39,184 addition to the use of citations, DHCD also maintains 26 cameras located at 35,938 sites with a history of illegal dumping. 31,553 31,822 Individuals caught on camera dumping are prosecuted by DHCD under the State Litter Control Law.

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 D ata & I ndicators ADOPT-A-LOT LICENSES

NUMBER OF LOTS ADOPTED The City of Baltimore’s Adopt- A-Lot program is specifically designed for community gardens and neighborhood beautification. Residents and neighborhood organizations can complete an 2009 Adopt-A-Lot License Agreement, and transform vacant lots into assets for 2010 their communities. In 2011, the City partnered with the Water Department 2011 to provide access to water for adopted lots for a low fixed rate, making it easier to maintain these 2012 beautified spaces. For information on available lots in your neighborhood, 2013 or for an application, call 410-396- 4111, email [email protected], or visit http://www.baltimorehousing. 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 org/vtov_adopt Data & Indicators Buildings & Facilities Lights & Traffic Streetlights Facilities Delivery Water Facilities Wastewater Facilities Solid Waste Fleet Vehicle Commute Employee Fleet Transit Streetlights & Traffic Water DeliveryFacilities Wastewater Facilities Solid Waste Facilities Fleet Vehicle Employee Commute Transit Fleet Buildings & Facilities Lights

An important aspect of ensuring that our water bodies are swimmable and fishable is the entering debris from and trash keeping stormwater system. drain of publication, storm time the At 2013 was not data for and inlet cleaning when data, the to available. Updates yet available, will be made available online. These charts remain unchanged since 2010, since 2010, unchanged These charts remain its Greenhouse when Baltimore completed Gas Emissions City’s inventory for the City of Baltimore The Community-Wide data. update Gas Emissions Inventory Greenhouse Plan Climate Action the as part of occurred City’s The in 2012. development that occurred AECOM, also completed a peer consultant, data and assisted in analysis. the review of The 2010 Gas Emissions Greenhouse inventory showed data, City’s Community-Wide the for total emissions of Government were City Total emissions for 7,579,144 MT CO2e/yr. 2010 Greenhouse The 588,170 CO2e/yr. MT as the serve will now Gas Emissions Inventory baseline inventory for the City of Baltimore. City’s Climate the of development With the Plan, we expect to see reductions Action next The as measures are implemented. emissions inventory will take place in 2014. Inlet Cleaning Cleaning Inlet Amount of Debris Removed (tons) Storm Drain and

2010 2009 2010

59.2%

Baltimore City Office of Sustainability | 2013 Annual Report | 69 Report 2013 Annual | of Sustainability Office City Baltimore 2008 (in Tons)

.2% 2007 6.6%

Baltimore City Government Government City Baltimore 59.2% 2006 18.9% 6.8% 79.5% 7.9%

.3% .2% .7% 2005 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Inventory Emissions Gas Greenhouse .2%

1.5% 2004 POLLUTION PREVENTION POLLUTION 6.6%

2.8%

STORM DRAIN AND INLET CLEANING 15.6% 2003 18.9% 6.8%

GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS INVENTORY GREENHOUSE 7.9% 2002

.3% .2% 2001

AMOUNT OF DEBRIS REMOVED 2000 GAS EMISSIONS INVENTORY, 2010 BASELINE GAS EMISSIONS INVENTORY, GAS EMISSIONS INVENTORY, 2010 BASELINE GAS EMISSIONS BALTIMORE COMMUNITY-WIDE GREENHOUSE GREENHOUSE BALTIMORE COMMUNITY-WIDE BALTIMORE CITY GOVERNMENT GREENHOUSE BALTIMORE CITY GOVERNMENT 0 2000 4000 8000 6000 10000 70 | 2013 Annual Report | Baltimore City Office of Sustainability POLLUTION PREVENTION

CODE RED DAYS IN BALTIMORE CITY

EXCESSIVE HEAT CODE RED DAYS The Health Department has established the Code Red declaration criteria based 20 on historical information, climatological norms, and guidance documents 18 from other jurisdictions. The City Health 17 17 15 16 Commissioner declares a Code Red Heat Alert during periods of extreme heat. In 2013, Baltimore experienced 6 code red 10 days which was a decrease from 2012. 10 5 6 3 0 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

AIR QUALITY CODE RED DAYS

Number of days

D ata & I ndicators 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Very Unhealthy 0 0 0 0 0

Unhealthy 1 6 5 2 0

Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups 10 30 19 20 7

Moderate 58 66 53 60 136

Good 252 259 286 284 222

The Air Quality Index (AQI) is used to forecaste and report on daily air quality for Metro Baltimore. The AQI utilizes a numerical, and color coded scale to report on the air quality, and it is calculated on the presence of the following five air pollutants: particulate matter, ozone, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxide. In 2013, we see a large jump in the number of Moderate AQI days. It’s important to recognize, however, that values of recent years are preliminary data and are subject to revision. For a description of each classification, see http://www.cleanairpartners.net/ Source: Clean Air Partners Data & Indicators 53 33 359 360 268 553 102 195 283 2013 2013 8,425* 35 455 556 378 502 139 127 3,093 2012 2012 10,000* 43 365 400 600 N/A N/A 121 123 153 2011 2011 New for 2013 for New 62 368 165 201 152 1,058 1,108 1,750 2010 2010 39,229 N/A N/A 213 323 261 414 1,580 2,633 2009 2009 37,269 Baltimore City Office of Sustainability | 2013 Annual Report | 71 Report 2013 Annual | of Sustainability Office City Baltimore POLLUTION PREVENTION POLLUTION PREVENTION PROGRAMS IN BALTIMORE PREVENTION Families provided with a comprehensive with a comprehensive provided Families assess conditions home visit to homes lead and healthy who received People health fairs at and outreach materials People trained in lead and healthy lead and healthy in trained People home interventions pest integrated on trained People bugs management/bed People trained in home environmental asthma in home environmental trained People Properties receiving lead hazard reduction reduction hazard receiving lead Properties interventions Properties receiving weatherization and weatherization receiving Properties interventions efficiency energy Tenants provided with tenant's rights rights with tenant's provided Tenants home in their lead hazards repair to assistance from assistance relocation receiving Families lead certified housing to lead hazardous housing Properties receiving Healthy Homes receiving Healthy Properties and reduce indoor allergens to interventions hazards safety HEALTH DEPARTMENT INDOOR ENVIRONMENT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS HEALTH DEPARTMENT INDOOR While not exhaustive, these figures illustrate examples of ongoingEducating home owners on the risks environments. of lead and indoor environmental hazards is crucial to help abate the efforts in Baltimore to improve the health of indoor problems that exist in Baltimore. *Approximate Effective education and outreach by City government and non-profit partners has helped combat lead poisoning cases in the City of Baltimore. The City and its non-profit partners arePest Integrated programs geared towards asthma management. comprehensive education to asthma by offering committed to lowering the number of ER visits related is environmentally friendly and cost effective. that pest management (IPM) is an effective approach to Management a voluntary City is offering 5ug/dL. The 10ug/dL to from lead exposure for concern level of CDC revised the In 2012, the program to residents to address the concerns around low level lead exposure. GREEN & HEALTHY HOMES INITIATIVE GREEN & HEALTHY 72 | 2013 Annual Report | Baltimore City Office of Sustainability POLLUTION PREVENTION

BAY HEALTH INDEX SCORES

50%

45%

40%

35%

30%

25%

20%

15%

10%

5%

0% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

OVERALL BAY MID BAY PATAPSCO RIVER AND BACK RIVERS D ata & I ndicators

The Bay Heath Index rates 15 reporting regions of the Bay using six indicators that are combined into a single overarching index of health. The 2012 Index is the most recent report available. Included are figures for Overall Bay, Mid Bay, and Patapsco and Back Rivers which flow through Baltimore. In 2012, we saw a rise in scores for the Overall Bay and Mid Bay. However, the reverse trend was seen in the Patapsco and Back River areas, which dropped from a score of 23% to 10%. This is a significant drop in the Bay Health Index for the region most closely associated with Baltimore.

EPA & BROWNFIELDS PROGRAMS

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 EPA-funded Site Assessments 4 1 7 6 8

Baltimore Brownfields Tax Credits 4 0 1 8 0

Enacted in 1998, the Baltimore Brownfields Tax Credit is designed to encourage the cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated and often abandoned and/or underutilized properties in the City of Baltimore. This program offers a city property tax credit on the increased property taxes owed following the completion of eligible improvements (improved value). As part of the City’s Brownfields Initiative, grant funding is available from the US Environmental Protection Agency on a first-come, first-served basis to developers that need to conduct Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessments on sites that are in the redevelopment process. Preference is given to properties that will be redeveloped in a timely fashion and that will generate new jobs and associated tax revenue for the City. Although there were no approved tax credits in 2013, there were a total of eight EPA-funded site assessments. Data & Indicators 98.6 91.7 92.7 93.1 I & C (elec)I 96.3 100 This data section reports This data section reports for on energy usage and City Government Public Baltimore City Schools. Baltimore City of The has been implementing in features saving energy a number of City buildings. However, while energy usage was much lower in previouis in 2012 than City’s 2013 the years, usage increased energy once again. Similarly, 2013 energy usage for BCPS increased for both electric usage and for natural gas usage. was There a 2.4% increase in electric usage 2013, increase 19% a nearly and in natural gas usage. 92 . 2013 72 - . 2013 3 - 2 CY 86.9 CY 99.5 31 01 . 2012 . 2012 - 101 3 - 2 CY CY 93.8 2012 Residential (elect) 96 49 38 . 2011 . 2011 - - 4 2 2011 CY CY 100 2010 32 81 . 2010 . 2010 - - 2 4 CY CY Baltimore City Office of Sustainability | 2013 Annual Report | 73 Report 2013 Annual | of Sustainability Office City Baltimore 2009 123.7 17 2008 125 71 . 2009 . 2009 - 2 - 4 CY CY Natural Gas Usage (in millions of Therms) Natural Gas Usage (in Natural Gas Usage (in millions of Therms) 125 2007 I & C (gas) I 104.1 40 . 2013 18 95.1 - . 2013 155 - CY 380 CY 100 70 . 52 2012 . - 2012 - 151 CY 373 BALTIMORE CITY ENERGY USAGE BALTIMORE CY 74.3 14 . 69 . 2011 94.9 - 2011 ENERGY USE RELATIVE TO 2007 BASELINE - 149 CY 390 CY 96.4 CITY GOVERNMENT ENERGY USAGE CITY GOVERNMENT RESOURCE CONSERVATION RESOURCE 23 . 98.6 41 . 2010 - 2010 - 150 CY 384 Residential (gas) CY 97.6 BALTIMORE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS ENERGY USAGE BALTIMORE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 100 Electric Usage (in millions of kWh) Electric Usage (in millions Electric Usage (in millions of kWh) 17 05 . . 2009 2009 - - 140 388 CY CY Changes in electricity and natural gas consumption are affected by a variety of factors including weather variations, including weather factors of by a variety are affected in electricity and natural gas consumption Changes behavior changes, economic health, technology, and population shifts. 0 80 60 40 20 100 140 120 74 | 2013 Annual Report | Baltimore City Office of Sustainability RESOURCE CONSERVATION

QUARANTINE ROAD LANDFILL TONNAGE

TOTAL TONNAGE TAKEN TO LANDFILL

360 355 350 354.9 350.8 345 348.0 340 335 (In Thousands) 336.9 330 334.3 325 320 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

The City of Baltimore disposes of some municipal solid waste at the Quarantine Road Landfill. Over half of the tonnage per year disposed of at Quarantine Road, is the ash from Wheelabrator BRESCO waste-to-energy facility. D ata & I ndicators RECYCLING TONNAGE COLLECTED BY DPW

30,000

25,000 27,490 26,757 26,329 Recycling since 2009 has 22,956 20,000 21,360 increased overall dramatically due to the introduction of 15,000 Single Stream Recycling. In 15,060 2013, there was a decrease 10,000 11,160 11,540 in the total recycling tonnage 5,000 collected, dropping from 26,757 tons to 22,956 tons. 0 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Data & Indicators ) 13 r ns 20 Pe lo y il al e al (g Da ci ag t 12 e er Us r un 20 ag te mm co er Co Ac Av Wa 11 20 10 The City of Baltimore City of The diverts and disposes of most municipal solid waste Wheelabrator the to waste- Baltimore (BRESCO) facility. Since to-energy the of implementation the ONE Plus One program, of waste total tonnage the BRESCO diverted to being has declined. The facility can generate up to 60,000 kilowatts of electricity per day. 20 09 20 COMMERCIAL 2013 08 16006.2 15660.59 11189.43 14207.74 13611.02 15176.43 15644.08 16116.69 14744.39 13672.89 14391.64 11950.75 172371.85 20 07 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2012 00 50 00 50 00 50 00 13,692.94 15,410.25 15,604.60 15,122.22 17,280.10 15,243.21 16,564.85 18,613.11 13,332.49 11,488.27 13,806.20 12,701.31 9, 8, 8, 7, 7, 6, 6, 178,859.55 Baltimore City Office of Sustainability | 2013 Annual Report | 75 Report 2013 Annual | of Sustainability Office City Baltimore 13 ) r 20 ns Pe 2011 lo y il e al 16,711.82 16,913.47 14,293.77 16,319.69 17,412.99 14,291.52 14,277.79 16,978.73 16,845.42 16,924.04 12,459.26 13,855.96 l 187,284.46 (g Da ag ia 12 t e Us nt 20 r un ag de te co er si Re Ac Av Wa 11 20 2010 16,314.38 16,669.13 16,373.14 16,321.13 16,618.95 16,725.41 17,695.03 16,987.97 18,586.33 17,328.57 14,102.40 10,348.14 194,070.58 10 AVERAGE DAILY WATER USAGE AVERAGE DAILY WATER 20 09 20 RESIDENTIAL 2009 16,868.13 17,527.79 16,647.44 17,242.22 21,697.62 21,882.62 20,417.32 17,451.42 19,935.24 14,885.81 17,176.40 15,055.20 RESOURCE CONSERVATION RESOURCE 216,787.21 08 20 WHEELABRATOR BRESCO BALTIMORE TONNAGE BRESCO BALTIMORE WHEELABRATOR 07 20 July May June April TOTAL March August January October February December November 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 September Under the Resource Conservation chapter of the Sustainability 2 is Plan, Goal to “Reduce Baltimore’s water use while had declined steadily since 2007, but we did see an increase in consumption Water system maintenance”. supporting and sources, freshwater use depletes our Excessive water sectors. and Commercial Residential the in 2011, in both usage requires significant energy use to treat and deliver. The City and its partners have several programs that promote water use water commercial Though banks. tank toilet and showerheads, and faucets low-flow of use the through conservation gallons per day. increased slightly in 2013, residential use continued to drop to an average of 130 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 76 | 2013 Annual Report | Baltimore City Office of Sustainability GREENING

TREE CANOPY: NET GAINS AND LOSSES

Number of Trees 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Residential Plantings (1) 3,391 2,780 2,575 2,950 1,536

School, Park & Community Plantings (2) (3) 852 2225 2,864 3,386 6,646

City Street Tree Plantings (4) 1,800 900 485 1,285 1,292

Road Reconstruction Plantings (5) 500 500 500 500 500

Trees Lost to Storms & Poor Health (6) -2,750 -3,094 -4,259 -3,195 -2,549

Net Increase or Decrease (7) 3,793 3,311 2,165 4,926 7,425

Running Total (8) 128,793 132,104 134,269 139,195 146,620

Canopy Coverage (9) 27% ------

(1) TreeBaltimore donations to home owners to plant on Private Property. (2) Larger specimen trees from TreeBaltimore, planted in cooperation with NGO partners. (3) Reforestation plantings are excluded. They are considered zero net gain. (4) Large street tree specimens currently planted under contract with Urban Forestry Division. (5) Department of Transportation tree plantings (Estimate). (6) Based on tree losses reported to Urban Forestry through the city’s CSR system.

D ata & I ndicators (7) Net increase for each year is conservative. (8) Based on tree inventory estimate for all city streets and developed parkland. (9) Based on satellite imagery provided by USDA Forest Service every three years.

STREAM RESTORATION

CUMULATIVE RESTORATION

At the time of publication, stream Prior to 2009 restoration data for 2013 was not yet available. Updates to the 2009 data, when available, will be made available online.

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0 2,000 4,000 6,000 8,000 10,000 12,000 14,000 Data & Indicators 11 34 4,259 2013 2013 $72,609 7 24 3,294 2012 2012 $54,948 7 4 1,656 2011 2011 $27,664 GREENING 3 0 763 2010 2010 $15,113 Baltimore City Office of Sustainability | 2013 Annual Report | 77 Report 2013 Annual | of Sustainability Office City Baltimore Healthy Carry-out Menus Carry-out Healthy Metric Metric BALTIMORE FOOD POLICY INITIATIVE BALTIMORE Electronic Benefit Transfer Sales Transfer Benefit Electronic Number of Participating Markets Number of Participating Number of Public Market Vendors with Vendors Number of Public Market Electronic Benefit Transfer Transactions Transfer Benefit Electronic Sources: Baltimore Office of Sustainability; MD Hunger Solutions Sources: Baltimore Office of Sustainability; 11 markets now accept SNAP benefits in Baltimore City and the surrounding area. BFPI helped to establish the program at program the establish to helped BFPI area. surrounding the and City Baltimore in benefits SNAP accept now markets 11 from 39 to 74 vendors and had SNAP sales of $36,000 in 2013. Farmers Market Bazaar in 2012, which grew Public Markets Market and In 2013, at Lexington vendors participating in the program Baltimore increased the number of carryout expanded to the Northeast Market. Farmers Markets 78 | 2013 Annual Report | Baltimore City Office of Sustainability TRANSPORTATION

BICYCLING IN BALTIMORE

NUMBER OF BIKE RACKS INSTALLED 160 We are now reporting on all of the different on-street bike facilities. The number of new 140 bike lanes in Baltimore drastically reduced 120 135 in 2013, with 10 miles being installed, compared to 45 miles in 2010 and 13.2 in 100 2012. In 2013, 15 bike racks were installed. 99 80 78 60 40 20 33 2 15 0 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

LANE MILES OF NEW ON-STREET BIKE FACILITIES Year > 2006 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Bike Lane 1.7 0.6 8.4 4.5 6.1 16.9 3.2 7.1 - Contraflow - - - - - 0.5 - - -

D ata & I ndicators Shared Bike/ - - - - 1.5 0.5 - - - Bus Lane Sharrow 0.6 - 7.1 13.4 0.9 21.2 - 2.7 - Sidepath - - - 0.3 - 0.1 - - - Signed Route 2.7 - 14.2 - - 6 1.6 - - Bike Boulevard ------3.4 - TOTAL 5 0.6 29.7 18.2 8.5 45 4.8 13.2 10

PERCENT CHANGE IN BIKE RIDERSHIP 100 At the time of publication, bicycle counts 100 for 2013 were not available. Updates to the data, when available, will be made 80 available online. 80 60 60 Falls & Maryland Falls & Maryland 40 40 Guilford & Mt. Royal Guilford & Mt. Royal 20 20 Aliceanna & Boston Aliceanna & Boston 0 20090 2010 2011 2012 2009 2010 2011 2012 Data & Indicators This metric is to track used in pedestrian improvements facilities, specifically CPS units the Traffic Signal Construction & Maintenance Division has inclusive installed. It is not of the number of signal units installed by TEC contractors. were 751 signals In 2013, there installed As of December 30, 2013, As of December Baltimore had 174 Zipcars available, with plans to expanding. As more continue opt Baltimore City residents sell their use public transit, to forego personal vehicle, or purchasing an additional seeing an vehicle, we are increase in membership in Baltimore. 174 2013 1 13 75 20 2 160 12 2012 Baltimore City Office of Sustainability | 2013 Annual Report | 79 Report 2013 Annual | of Sustainability Office City Baltimore 15 20 TRANSPORTATION ZIPCARS 0 11 111 2011 29 PEDESTRIAN SIGNALS 20 10 59 2010 148 20 ZIPCARS AVAILABLE IN BALTIMORE ZIPCARS AVAILABLE 09 23 454 2009 COUNTDOWN PEDESTRIAN SIGNAL UNITS INSTALLED 20 80 | 2013 Annual Report | Baltimore City Office of Sustainability TRANSPORTATION

YEARLY CIRCULATOR RIDERSHIP

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D ata & I ndicators The Charm City Circulator, with Baltimore’s first hybrid buses, provides free rides throughout the City on four different routes. In 2013, more than 4,000,000 riders took advantage of the Circulator routes.

MTA RIDERSHIP

10.75 This chart represents the 10.25 number of trips taken on 9.75 MTA’s various forms of 9.25 public transit state-wide 8.75 between 2008 and 2013. 8.25 In 2013, there had been a total of 106,377,024 trips 7.75 taken, a decrease since 7.25 2012, when MTA recorded 6.75 112,125,017 total trips. 6.25 5.75

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Data & Indicators - 60 33 267 207 6,114 1,175 1,305 2,250 2013 60 36 725 546 120 1,213 1,700 2012 60 30 650 564 250 1,577 1,200 2011 New for 2013 for New New for 2013 for New 75 30 425 150 250 1,275 1,500 2010 The Green, Healthy, Smart Challenge Smart Healthy, Green, The as in this report to (previously referred ‘Sustainabilitymini- the Challenge’) is a supports student-led that program grant projects such as DIY energy environmental rainwater campaigns, recycling audits, recycling initiatives and schoolyard gardens. As of 2013, approximately $182,000 has been a total to program the distributed through of 90 schools (out of 204 total in the engaging thousands of students in making district), schools and their to improvements hands-on communities. Awards School Maryland Green The Maryland Association by the run program, Education, Environmental and Outdoor for is a holistic, integrated approach to local incorporates that learning authentic issue investigation and environmental with environmental professional development community practices and management best stewardship. All Maryland schools pre K-12, public, charter and private are eligible. 75 32 3 3 350 240 N/A 1,900 1,143 2009 51 29 201 201 Baltimore City Office of Sustainability | 2013 Annual Report | 81 Report 2013 Annual | of Sustainability Office City Baltimore NAME 54 23 2012 2012 37 21 2011 2011 16 18 THE GREEN, HEALTHY, SMART CHALLENGE THE GREEN, HEALTHY, 2010 2010 EDUCATION & AWARENESS & EDUCATION BALTIMORE CITY SCHOOLS PARTICIPATING IN BALTIMORE CITY SCHOOLS CERTIFIED GREEN SCHOOLS IN BALTIMORE CITY CERTIFIED GREEN SCHOOLS IN BALTIMORE 0 YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS IN ENVIRONMENTAL YOUTH PARTICIPATION 14 2009 2009 Patterson Park Audubon Center Patterson Holistic Life Foundation Life Holistic Farm Food Real Parks and People Foundation and People Parks Baltimore City Schools Green, Healthy, Smart Challenge Healthy, City Schools Green, Baltimore Civic Justice Corps Civic Justice Living Classrooms BUGS Program BUGS Living Classrooms Masonville Cove Masonville Baltimore Conservation and Leadership Corps and Leadership Conservation Baltimore This is a sampling of community service projects, after-school groups, summer camps, and summer youth job training camps, and summer youth summer groups, after-school projects, This is a sampling of community service The 2013 added two new programs. programs that have an environmental focus. 82 | 2013 Annual Report | Baltimore City Office of Sustainability EDUCATION & AWARENESS

SOCIAL MEDIA

FOLLOWERS OF THE OFFICE OF SUSTAINABILITY FACEBOOK PAGE

The Office of Sustainability Facebook page was created in 2009. Since its 901 creation, we have seen an increase in the number of followers. The total number of “likes” has nearly doubled each year, with the largest increase between 2010 and 2011. The Office 578 posts regularly to the site, sharing a variety of information regarding sustainability iniatives in Baltimore. In 394 recent years, the Office has placed additional focus on communications and outreach. As of December 31, 216 2013, there were 901 “likes.” 149 Pssst! Have YOU liked us? http://www. facebook.com/baltimoresustainability 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

MONTHLY VISITS TO THE OFFICE OF SUSTAINABILITY WEBSITE D ata & I ndicators The Office of Sustainability Officially launched the new website WWW. 2010 BALTIMORESUSTAINABILITY.ORG in June of 2009. Since the launch of the website, we have seen a steady increase in the number of visits to the website. 2011

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Tweets Twitter Followers At the time of publication, the Office TWITTER of Sustainability had 1,685 followers on ACTIVITY 412 1,685 Twitter and posted 412 “tweets”. Data & Indicators 74 499 N/A 68.50 2013 62 601 300 66.49 2012 33 532 300 65.80 2011

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GREEN ECONOMY GREEN 13%

GREEN BUSINESSES 87% WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Percentage of Baltimore Businesses Percentage of Non-Baltimore Businesses

87% Percentage of Baltimore Businesses Percentage of Baltimore Businesses Non-Baltimore of Percentage Percentage of Baltimore Businesses Percentage of Non-Baltimore Businesses Baltimore City Community College (BCCC) Degrees and (BCCC) Degrees City Community College Baltimore (FY) Awarded Certificates Job Training Green Bmore Civic Works Baltimore City YouthWorks - Green Jobs Youth Corps Jobs - Green YouthWorks City Baltimore Baltimore City Public Schools Graduation Rate (Based on Rate City Public Schools Graduation Baltimore Cohorts) Adjusted 4-Year The Maryland Green Registry is a voluntary, self-certfiication program offering tips and resources to help organizations set and meet their sustainability are 335 There goals. businesses participating state-wide, and 45 of those are located in the City of Baltimore. To find out more, or to register your business, visit:Home.aspx http://mde.maryland.gov/MarylandGreen/Pages/ *The 4-Year Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate was first published in 2010. Data for 2009 is unavailable. In the past, this report this past, the In unavailable. is 2009 for Data 2010. in published first was Rate Graduation Cohort Adjusted 4-Year *The has published the BCPS Graduation Leaver Rate. higher through and continues education, and secondary employment begins with elementary for preparation The education and certificate programs. Exposure A broad educational background with varied skills opportunities for their future. can be utilized across many sectors, to green jobs at a has continued rate graduation 4-year adjusted cohort Baltimore City Public Schools 2010, the Since jobs. including green young age can encourage studentsto increase. to explore 84 | 2013 Annual Report | Baltimore City Office of Sustainability GREEN ECONOMY

GREEN BUILDING REQUIREMENTS

20 In August 2007, City Council pass a bill mandating the City establish Green 2011 19 19 Building Standards for commercial 2010 and multi-family residential buildings 15 16 2012 over 10,000 square feet being either newly constructed or extensively 2013 12 modified. The standards were created, 10 and implemented in 2010. In 2013, like 9 9 in 2012, a total of 19 permits were issued. 7 5

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BALTIMORE CITY MAPS For more than 10 years, the Baltimore transportation, green space, energy Neighborhood Indicators Alliance- efficiency and community engagement. Jacob France Institute (BNIA-JFI) has Vital Signs indicators are available online and been committed to enabling decision- have been used to track and monitor quality making for neighborhood change, using of life in neighborhoods as well as plan for the accurate, relevant and accessible data future, advocate for change, leverage funds and information for improving the quality through grant writing and community-based of life in Baltimore neighborhoods. Along research. with an alliance of diverse organizations, The Office of Sustainability has partnered B altimore M aps BNIA-JFI empowers neighborhoods with measures and indicators to track success with BNIA-JFI to incorporate their community- across common goals. BNIA-JFI produces based sustainability indicators into the Annual an annual report called Vital Signs that “take Sustainability Report. We feel that being able the pulse” of Baltimore’s neighborhoods by to look at critical issues on a community level measuring approximately 110 quality of life help evaluate progress, as well as where indicators for all 55 Community Statistical more efforts are needed. We will continue to Areas (CSAs). These indicators were first use these indicators in future years, and hope established through a community-based to expand indicators as we move forward. visioning process in 2000 and revised through a strategic planning process in 2012. The 11th edition of Vital Signs was released in April 2013 includes a section dedicated to community- based sustainability indicators on sanitation, Baltimore Maps Hamilton Orangeville/ Cedonia/Frankford East Highlandtown Claremont/Armistead Southeastern Harford/Echodale town Highland- Lauraville Belair-Edison Canton North & East Berea Patterson Park Park Patterson Clifton- East End Madison/ Loch Raven Loch Northwood Fells Point Fells Brooklyn/Curtis Point Bay/Hawkins Little Italy The The Harbor East/ Park/ Greenmount East Greenmount Waverlies Midway/ Govans Greater Greater Oldtown/Middle East Oldtown/Middle Belvedere Coldstream Chinquapin South Baltimore Barclay Village/ Charles Charles Greater Greater Federal Hill Federal Inner Harbor/ Seton Hill Midtown Downtown/ Guilford/ Homeland Baltimore City Office of Sustainability | 2013 Annual Report | 87 Report 2013 Annual | of Sustainability Office City Baltimore North Baltimore/ Cherry Hill Upton/ Druid Heights Poppleton/ The Terraces/ The Hollins Market Medeld/ Hampden/ Remington Greater Woodberry/ Poplar Hill Poplar Washington Village Washington Roland Park/ Lakeland Westport/ Penn North/ Penn Reservoir Hill Mt. Winans/ Mt. Sandtown- Winchester/ Harlem Park Baltimore Southwest Coldspring Park Park Heights Mt. Washington/ Mt. Southern Greater Rosemont Greater Greater Mondawmin Greater Morrell Park/Violetville Morrell Pimlico/ By Community Statistical Area Statistical By Community Arlington/Hilltop Village By Community Statistical Area, 2008-2012 Area, Statistical Community By Walbrook Dorchester/Ashburton Percent of Residences Heated by Electricity by Heated of Residences Percent Edmondson Forest Park/ Forest Allendale/Irvington/S. Hilton Cheswolde Cross-Country/ 20.8% - 27.9% 28.0% - 36.6% 26.7% - 72.5% 6.9% - 15.0% 15.1% - 20.7% Glen-Fallsta City Residences Heated by Electricity by Heated Residences City Dickeyville/ Ten Hills/ Ten West Hills West Howard Park/ Howard Franklintown West Arlington West Beecheld/ Baltimore City Baltimore Electric Homes: 24.7% Heat Natural breaks method ulilized to display data. display to method ulilized breaks Natural Survey American Community Source: 2014 BNIA-JFI, by Map created Percent of Homes: of Homes: Percent 88 | 2013 Annual Report | Baltimore City Office of Sustainability

Community Managed Open Spaces* By Community Statistical Area B altimore M aps

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Daily Average Consumption of Water* By Community Statistical Area B altimore M aps

*Unchanged since 2012 Annual Report Baltimore Maps Hamilton Orangeville/ Cedonia/Frankford East Highlandtown Claremont/Armistead Southeastern Harford/Echodale town Highland- Lauraville Belair-Edison Canton North & East Berea Patterson Park Park Patterson Clifton- East End Madison/ Loch Raven Loch Northwood Fells Point Fells Brooklyn/Curtis Point Bay/Hawkins Little Italy The The Harbor East/ Park/ Greenmount East Greenmount Waverlies Midway/ Govans Greater Greater Oldtown/Middle East Oldtown/Middle Belvedere Coldstream Chinquapin South Baltimore Barclay Village/ Charles Charles Greater Greater Federal Hill Federal Inner Harbor/ Seton Hill Midtown Downtown/ Guilford/ Homeland Baltimore City Office of Sustainability | 2013 Annual Report | 91 Report 2013 Annual | of Sustainability Office City Baltimore North Baltimore/ Cherry Hill Upton/ Druid Heights Poppleton/ The Terraces/ The Hollins Market Medeld/ Hampden/ Remington Greater Woodberry/ Poplar Hill Poplar Washington Village Washington Roland Park/ Lakeland Westport/ Penn North/ Penn Reservoir Hill Mt. Winans/ Mt. Sandtown- Winchester/ Harlem Park Baltimore Southwest Coldspring Park Park Heights Mt. Washington/ Mt. Southern Greater Rosemont Greater Greater Mondawmin Greater Morrell Park/Violetville Morrell Pimlico/ By Community Statistical Area Statistical By Community Arlington/Hilltop By Community Statistical Area, 2012 Area, Statistical Community By Village Walbrook Dorchester/Ashburton Edmondson Forest Park/ Forest Rate of Clogged Storm Drains Storm of Clogged Rate Allendale/Irvington/S. Hilton Cheswolde Cross-Country/ 3.9 - 5.4 5.5 - 7.5 7.6 - 9.9 10.0 - 13.0 1.5 - 3.8 Glen-Fallsta Dickeyville/ Ten Hills/ Ten Rate of Clogged Storm Drains per Residents 1,000 Drains Storm of Clogged Rate West Hills West Howard Park/ Howard Franklintown West Arlington West Beecheld/ Baltimore City Baltimore 6.2 Drains: Rate of Clogged Storm Natural breaks method ulilized to display data. display to method ulilized breaks Natural CitiStat Source: 2014 BNIA-JFI, by Map created Rate of Calls for Service: Service: for of Calls Rate 92 | 2013 Annual Report | Baltimore City Office of Sustainability

Average Walk Scores* By Community Statistical Area, 2012 B altimore M aps

*Unchanged since 2012 Annual Report Baltimore Maps Hamilton Orangeville/ Cedonia/Frankford East Highlandtown Claremont/Armistead Southeastern Harford/Echodale town Highland- Lauraville Belair-Edison Canton North & East Berea Patterson Park Park Patterson Clifton- East End Madison/ Loch Raven Loch Northwood Fells Point Fells Brooklyn/Curtis Point Bay/Hawkins Little Italy The The Harbor East/ Park/ Greenmount East Greenmount Waverlies Midway/ Govans Greater Greater Oldtown/Middle East Oldtown/Middle Belvedere Coldstream Chinquapin South Baltimore Barclay Village/ Charles Charles Greater Greater Federal Hill Federal Inner Harbor/ Seton Hill Midtown Downtown/ Guilford/ Homeland Baltimore City Office of Sustainability | 2013 Annual Report | 93 Report 2013 Annual | of Sustainability Office City Baltimore North Baltimore/ Cherry Hill Upton/ Druid Heights Poppleton/ The Terraces/ The Hollins Market Medeld/ Hampden/ Remington Greater Woodberry/ Poplar Hill Poplar Washington Village Washington Roland Park/ Lakeland Westport/ Penn North/ Penn Reservoir Hill Mt. Winans/ Mt. Sandtown- Winchester/ Harlem Park Baltimore Southwest Coldspring Park Park Heights Mt. Washington/ Mt. Southern Greater Rosemont Greater Greater Mondawmin Greater Morrell Park/Violetville Morrell Pimlico/ By Community Statistical Area, 2012 Area, Statistical Community By By Community Statistical Area Statistical By Community Arlington/Hilltop Village Walbrook Dorchester/Ashburton Edmondson Forest Park/ Forest

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/// Baltimore City Department of / Baltimore City Food Policy PARTNERS LIST Health (BCHD) Initiative www.baltimorehealth.org http://www.baltimorecity. 410.767.5300 gov/Government/ AgenciesDepartments/Planning/ // 1000 Friends of Maryland BaltimoreFoodPolicyInitiative.aspx www.friendsofmd.org /// Baltimore City Department 410.385.2910 of Housing and Community Development (HCD) / Baltimore City Forestry Board www.baltimorehousing.org www.baltimoreforestry.org / Altcar 410.514.7000 www.altcar.org 410.814.3000 / Baltimore City Parking Authority /////// Baltimore City www.baltimorecity.gov/ Department of Planning (DOP) Government/QuasiAgencies/ / Amtrak www.baltimorecity.gov/ ParkingAuthority.aspx www.amtrak.com Government/AgenciesDepartments/ 443.573.2800 1.800.USA.RAIL Planning.aspx 410.767.4500 //// Baltimore City Public School / Art Blocks System www.artblocks.org //// Baltimore City Department www.bcps.k12.md.us 410.243.3834 of Public Works (DPW) 443.984.2000 publicworks.baltimorecity.gov / B Corporation 410.396.6070 / Baltimore County www.bcorporation.net Environmental Protection and // Baltimore City Department of Sustainability / B-more Mobile Recreation and Parks (BCRP) www.baltimorecountymd.gov/ www.bmoremobile.org bcrp.baltimorecity.gov Agencies/environment 410.396.7900 410.887.3733 // Back River Restoration Committee / Baltimore City Department of / Baltimore Ecosystem Study www.savebackriver.org Transportation (DOT) www.beslter.org www.baltimorecity. 410.448.5663 | ext. 125 / Baltimore Area Convention gov/Government/ P artner L ist and Visitors Association AgenciesDepartments/ /// Baltimore Energy Challenge www.baltimore.org Transportation.aspx www.baltimoreenergychallenge.org 877.225.8466 410.396.7665 / Baltimore Free Farm /// Baltimore Biodiesel Coop / Baltimore City Mayors Office of www.baltimorefreefarm.org www.baltimorebiodiesel.org Employment Development 410.575.4BFF (4233) 410.889.6842 www.oedworks.com 410.396.1910 // Baltimore Gas & Electric Smart / Baltimore Business Journal Energy Savers Program www.bizjournals.com/baltimore/ / Baltimore Community www.bgesmartenergy.com/ 410.576.1161 Foundation 1.877.685.SESP (7377) www.bcf.org 410.332-4171 / Baltimore Center for Green / Baltimore Green Currency Careers Association www.baltimoregreencareers.org /// Baltimore Development www.baltimoregreencurrency.org 410.929.6120 Corporation 410.837.9305 / Baltimore Green Forum / Baltimore City Commission / MAIN STREETS PROGRAM www.baltimoregreenforum.org for Historical & Architectural baltimoredevelopment.com/ baltimore-main-streets Preservation / Baltimore Green Map www.baltimorecity.gov/Government/ / BROWNFIELDS PROGRAM www.baltimoregreenmap.org BoardsandCommissions/ www.baltimoredevelopment. 410.235.0838 HistoricalArchitecturalPreservation. com/brownfileds aspx // Baltimore Green Space / Baltimore City Farms Program www.baltimoregreenspace.org // Baltimore City Department of bcrp.baltimorecity.gov/ 443.695.7504 General Services ProgramsandInitiatives/CityFarms. www.baltimorecity.gov aspx 410.396.3704 410.396.0181 // Baltimore Green Works www.baltimoregreenworks.com

/ CLEANLINESS / POLLUTION PREVENTION / RESOURCE CONSERVATION / GREENING / TRANSPORTATION / EDUCATION + AWARENESS / GREEN ECONOMY Partner List GREEN ECONOMY /

Civic Works / Civic Works Baltimore / CleanerGreener Community Greening Resource Resource Greening Community / Construction and Energy / East Coast Greenway / / / Eat Fresh Maryland Network www.eatfreshmd.com +1.301.891.7244 / Eco-check www.eco-check.org 410.221.2005 / EnviroEducation enviroeducation.com/states/ Maryland / Commuter Connections| GUARANTEED RIDE HOME PROGRAM www.mwcog.org/commuter2/ commuter/grh/index.html 1.800.745.RIDE (1.800.745.7433) / Constellation Energy www.constellation.com 1.866.237.7693 / www.cetecmd.org 443.840.4661 / Coppin State College www.coppin.edu 410.951.3000 / CSX Corporation www.csx.com 1.877.ShipCSX (1.877.744.7279) / www.greenway.org +1.919.797.0619 City Bizlist / City Bizlist baltimore.citybizlist.com 443.562.9472 / www.civicworks.com 410.366.8533 / www.cleanergreenerbaltimore.org 410.396.3835 Dame / College of Notre www.ndm.edu 410.435.0100 / Network www.parksandpeople.org/ greening/resource-network/ 410.448.5663 Technologies Education Consortium Initiative EDUCATION + AWARENESS /

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/ Chesapeake Compost / / Cherry Hill People’s Garden Boone Street Farm / Boone Street / Butterbee Farm / / / Chesapeake Climate Action / / / / / / / Center / Carrie Murray Nature www.chesapeakeclimate.org +1.240.396.1981 / www.chesapeakecompost.com / Children in Nature Network www.childrenandnature.org / Citizens Planning & Housing Association www.cphabaltimore.org 410.539.1369 / cherryhillpeoplesgarden.wordpress. com 410.704.2553 / Chesapeake Bay Foundation www.cbf.org 1.800.SAVEBAY / Chesapeake Bay Trust www.cbtrust.org 410.974.2941 / Center for Community Progress / Center for Community Progress www.communityprogress.net DC Office | 877.542.4842 / Central Maryland Transportation Alliance www.cmtalliance.org 410.332.4172 | ext. 123 / Charm City EcoVillage www.facebook.com/ CharmCityEcovillage / www.baltimorediy.org / www.butterbeefarm.com / www.carriemurraynaturecenter.org 410.396.0808 / CDM eCycling www.cdm4recycle.com BMore Streets for People / BMore Streets www.facebook.com/pages/BMore- Streets-for-People/121281651312486 Network Works RESOURCE CONSERVATION /

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/ Blue Water Baltimore / CLEANLINESS / www.bluewaterbaltimore.org 410.254.1577 www.biohabitats.com 410.554.0156 www.bikemd.org 410.960.6493 / Biohabitats / Bike Maryland www.baltimorecity. gov/Government/ AgenciesDepartments/ Transportation/Planning/ BikeBaltimore.aspx / Bike Baltimore / Big City Farms www.bigcityfarms.com 443.890.3280 / Bethesda Green www.bethesdagreen.org 240.396.2440 / Baltimore Workforce Investment Board www.Baltoworkforce.com 410.396.1910 / Baltimore Running Festival www.thebaltimoremarathon.com 410.605.9381 / Baltimore Tree Trust www.baltimoretreetrust.org www.baltimoreorchard.org 410-695-3445 www.bop.org 410.752.8632 / Baltimore Orchard Project Baltimore Office of Promotion / Baltimore Office & the Arts Baltimore Neighborhood / Baltimore Neighborhood Indicators Alliance www.bnia.org 410.837.6651 www.baltometro.org www.baltometro.org 410.732.0500 Baltimore Heritage / Baltimore www.baltimoreheritage.org Metropolitan Council / Baltimore / 100 | 2013 Annual Report | Baltimore City Office of Sustainability

/ Environmental Justice / Green Building Institute / Living Classrooms Partnership greenbuildingnetwork.groupsite. www.livingclassrooms.org www. com/main/summary 410.685.0295 environmentaljusticepartnership.org 443.733.1234 / The Loading Dock / The Environmental Literacy / Green Jobs Network www.loadingdock.org Council www.maryland.greenjobs.net 410.558.3625 www.enviroliteracy.org 202.296.0390 / Greening Reservoir Hill / Main Street Maryland rhicgreen.org www.neighborhoodrevitalization. / The Farm Alliance of Baltimore 410.225.7547 org/programs/mainstreet/ City mainstreet.aspx www.farmalliancebaltimore.org / Greenspring Energy www.greenspringenergy.com / Maryland Association for /// Friends of... 443.322.7000 Environmental and Outdoor Education CARROLL PARK //// Hamilton Crop Circle www.maeoe.org www.friendsofcarrollpark. 443.733.1220 | ext. 114 blogspot.com www.facebook.com/ HamiltonCropCircle?ref=ts DRUID HILL PARK 1.910.200.9181 /// Maryland Clean Energy www.druidhillpark.org 443.469.8274 Center /// Healthy Harbor Initiative mdcleanenergy.org GWYNNS FALLS/LEAKIN PARK www.healthyharborbaltimore.org 443.949.8505 www.friendsofgwynnsfalls leakinpark.org //// Hidden Harvest Farm / Maryland Department of HERRING RUN PARKS facebook.com/groups/ Agriculture www.thefhrp.org hiddenharvestfarm www.mda.state.md.us MARYLAND’S OLMSTED PARKS 410.841.5700 AND LANDSCAPES / Holistic Life Foundation www.olmstedmaryland.org www.hlfinc.org / Maryland Department PATTERSON PARK 410.669.0645 of Business & Economic

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/ Whitelock Community Farm / / Zero Litter / US Green Building Council | / Waterfront Partnership of / / TreeBaltimore / www.zerolitter.com www.facebook.com/ZeroLitter / Zipcar www.zipcar.com/baltimore/find- cars 410.685.1867 / Urban Farmhouse www.urbanfarmhouseonline.com 410.963.2712 / www.usgbcmd.org 202.828.7422 / Waste Neutral Group www.wasteneutral.com 443.838.1826 / www.waterfrontpartnership.org 410.528.1523 / Walkscore www.walkscore.com/ / www.whitelockfarm.org 410.205.OKRA (6572) / Youthworks www.oedworks.com/youthserv/ summer.htm 410.545.1820 Second Chance / Second www.secondchanceinc.org 410.385.1101 College / Sojourner-Douglass www.sdc.edu 410.276.0306 / Terracyle www.terracycle.com 609.393.4252 Council / Transit Riders Action getontrack.org 410.837.0225 / www.treebaltimore.org 410.458.7888 / Under Armour www.underarmour.com 888.727.6687 Maryland Baltimore EDUCATION + AWARENESS /

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/ Parks and People / / The Samaritan Women Farm / Pescatore Backyard / Real Food Farm / / / / / / / / / / www.thesamaritanwomen.org / Rebuilding Together www.rtbaltimore.org 410.889.2710 / Relay Foods www.relayfoods.com 202.618.6048 / Retrofit Baltimore www.retrofitbaltimore.org 410.929.6139 / Patterson Park Audubon Center pattersonpark.audubon.org 410.558.2473 / www.adamopescatore.com / Power in Dirt www.powerindirt.com / www.realfoodfarm.org 443.531.8346 / Neighborhood Design Center www.ndc-md.org / Northeast Maryland Waste Disposal Authority www.nmwda.org 410.333-2730 / www.parksandpeople.org 410.448.5663 Masonville Cove Environmental Cove Environmental / Masonville Education Center www.masonvillecove.org 410.246.0669 / Morgan State University www.morgan.edu 443.885.3333 / National Aquarium www.aqua.org 410.576.3800 The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore / The Maryland www.marylandzoo.org 410.396.7102 Delicacies Foundation RESOURCE CONSERVATION /

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Maryland Energy / Maryland / Maryland Transit Maryland Hospitals for a / Maryland Hospitals / CLEANLINESS mdta.maryland.gov 410. 537.1000 mta.maryland.gov / Maryland Transportation Authority / / Maryland Sierra Club www.maryland.sierraclub.org 301.277.7111 www.mdpestnet.org / Maryland Port Administration www.mpa.maryland.gov / Maryland Pesticide Network / Maryland Native Plant Society www.mdflora.org/chapters/ baltimore/baltchapter.html / Maryland Master Gardeners www.mastergardener.umd.edu 410.531.5556 / Maryland League of Conservation Voters www.mdlcv.org 410.280.9855 www.mdhungersolutions.org. 410.528.0021 www.mica.edu 410.669.9200 / Maryland Hunger Solutions / Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) / mdh2e.org www.mde.maryland.gov/ MarylandGreen 410.537.3000 Maryland Green Registry / Maryland Green Maryland Farm-To-Table Farm-To-Table / Maryland Produce www.mdfarmtotable.com/web/ content/Home.aspx 443.762.1677 / energy.maryland.gov Administration Healthy Environment Healthy Environment Administration Administration / SUSTAINABILITY PLEDGE SUSTAINABILITY102 | 2013 Annual Report | Baltimore City Office of Sustainability PLEDGE

SuStainability : Meeting the current environmental, social and economic needs of our community without compromising the ability of future generations to meet these needs.

Name:

Address:

Phone:

Email: I pledge to:

Become a Sustainability Ambassador for my neighborhood[email protected]or410-396-4556

Become a Baltimore Neighborhood Energy Challenge Captain[email protected]or410-927-6088

Place trash in a can with a tight fitting lid Grow vegetables and herbs at home or in a community garden Volunteer with one of Baltimore’s many park stewardship groups Plant native species in the garden

Organize a Community Pitch-In through DPW Volunteer at the local park or community-managed open space Work with neighbors to create and manage a community open space Utilize the “Rate My Ride” survey by texting the word “ride” to 30802 P artner L ist Drive less – use public transit, walk or bike to your destination Sign up for Zipcar

Use natural household cleaning products Bike to work or to run errands

Use a push lawn mower or battery operated Carpool with family, friends and neighbors lawn mower Tell a friend about the Baltimore Sustainability Plan Participate in Blue Water Baltimore watershed activities Share a sustainability success story at www.baltimoresustainability.org Use power strips for electronic devices and turn them off when not in use Volunteer to help a school create or maintain outdoor education space Look for and stop water leaks around the home which can waste more than 10% of your water Host a sustainability house party to exchange information with friends and neighbors Compost yard and food waste Support locally owned and operated businesses Encourage the reuse of materials by donating to Baltimore Free Store or The Loading Dock Tell a friend about the importance of buying local

Plant and care for trees at home Register a business with the Maryland Green Registry Shop at one of the many farmers markets located in Baltimore City

To learn more and to find out what you can do, visit: www.baltimoresustainability.org or email us at [email protected] or call us: 410-396-4556 Resource Center including: or download past download or PROGRAMS Tuesday of every month. Check month. every Tuesday of RD SUSTAINABILITY GUIDES, Baltimore City Office of Sustainability | 2013 Annual Report | 103 Report 2013 Annual | of Sustainability Office City Baltimore —like those given at Commission on Sustainability meetings. Baltimore’s Eco-Friendly Holiday Guide Baltimore’s Eco-Friendly Holiday Guide Bicycle Commuter Resource Energy Saving Tips and Resources Greening Neighborhoods Guide Guide to Composting in Baltimore Managed Open Spaces Guide to Preserving Community Gardens Guide to Turn Vacant Lots into , you may view information on current on information view may you , Center Resource • • • • • • • http://www.baltimoresustainability.org/resources EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS EDUCATIONAL a number of downloadable Additionally, the site offers At the At The Resource Center is your go-to source for information on all things relating to sustainability to relating things all on information for source go-to your is Center Resource The resources. outside as well as links to content downloadable of variety a offers It Baltimore. in As of 2014, the Commission on Sustainability meets on the 3 on the meets on Sustainability Commission the 2014, of As You may view the Annual Sustainability tab RESOURCE CENTER of the Baltimore Reports Office of Sustainability Website. from Or, by entering the previous years by your browser: following url into clicking on the City Baltimore the on information offers site the resources, abovementioned the to addition In Plastic Bag Reduction Program, Community Energy Savers Grant, School Programs, Urban Agriculture, and much more.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS BALTIMORE COMMISSION ON SUSTAINABILITY REPORT PREPARATION

Ted Atwood Alice Kennedy Annual Report Project Manager Miriam Avins Cheryl Casciani, Chair Megan Griffith Annual Report Editor & Graphic Designer John Ciekot Dana Cooper Peter Doo BALTIMORE OFFICE OF SUSTAINABILITY STAFF

Francis Flanigan Beth Strommen Lynn Heller Director Earl Johnson Alice Kennedy Sharon Middleton Sustainability Coordinator Ruth Ann Norton Kristin Baja Gerie Okwesa Climate and Resilience Planner Cindy Parker Amy Gilder-Busatti John Quinn Landscape Architect Ali Smith Abby Cocke Scot Spencer Environmental Planner Thomas J. Stosur Mary Washington Holly Freishtat Baltimore City Food Policy Director A cknowledgements Edward Whalen Alice Huang Healthy Food Coordinator

Sarah Buzogany Food Access Coordinator

Jenny Guillaume Growing Green Initiative Coordinator

Kelley Ray Baltimore Energy Challenge Director Baltimore City Office of Sustainability 417 East Fayette Street | 8th Floor Baltimore, MD 21202

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