Read the GTA White Paper on the inclusion of green space and parks zoning regulations for the Towson Urban Center, September, 2015. GTA White Paper Zoning
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Mid-Atlantic Native Trees
Canopy Trees AMERICAN HOLLY 40-50’ high, 18-40’ spread, Pyramidal shape This evergreen has captivated plant lovers since the days of the Pilgrims with its lovely red berries. It is a slow grower with spiky leaves and creamy grey bark. It has a low to medium growth rate adding less than 12-24 inches per year. Full sun or partial shade is best for this tree and it is drought tolerant. Birds love to eat the red berries in winter, but multiple plants are needed to produce the berries. This tree is great planted in your yard. […]
Continue readingGreen Towson Alliance Monitoring Development Process in Towson
(By Janet Eveleth) A large group of Towson environmental activists has joined forces to create the new Green Towson Alliance. This non-profit collaborative coalition, comprised of local Towson area environmental volunteers, is already monitoring Towson’s development process in an effort to increase greenness and open space in downtown Towson. The Alliance, created in May, 2015, is moving quickly because key development decisions are being made now which will impact what Towson looks like in the next five to ten years. It is targeting public policy regarding development in core Towson and other government policies that […]
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