The Baltimore Green Pattern Book, produced by the city Office of Sustainability, is a guidebook that provides visioning tools, site selection criteria, guidelines, and resource information for the greening of vacant lots. This guide helps communities create green spaces that will strengthen neighborhoods and contribute to improved health and a better environment.

This is a handout written by Randell Arendt to provide background and perspective on the purpose and process for community planning to preserve natural features when housing is being added.