by David Marks | Jun 22, 2016 | Cromwell Valley, Maryland State Fish and Game Protective Association, Oakleigh, Perry Hall, rezoning, zoning
The Cromwell Bridge Road corridor is one of the most scenic areas in Baltimore County. Cromwell Valley Park and Loch Raven Reservoir are not only renowned for their natural beauty, but they bring visitors who frequent area restaurants and other businesses. The ridge...
by David Marks | Jun 8, 2016 | Oakleigh, rezoning, Ridgeleigh
In October 2009, Baltimore County approved the development of a 22-unit housing development between Oakleigh Road and Perring Parkway. The “Clearwood Park” project was approved based on the underlying zoning, despite objections from neighbors who...
by David Marks | May 5, 2016 | historic preservation, Presbyterian Home, Southland Hills, West Towson
Several days ago, the Presbyterian Home of Maryland announced plans to close the facility. The Presbyterian Home of Maryland was founded in 1883 and, in the words of the press release, has operated in its current park-like, 4.5-acre campus since 1929. Once the Bosley...
by David Marks | Apr 29, 2016 | East Towson
On April 29, I attended the groundbreaking for the Towson Mews project. The townhome community will be constructed at the former site of the Daft McCune Walker building near Pennsylvania and Virginia Avenues. An earlier plan by another developer involved student...
by David Marks | Apr 25, 2016 | Jericho Bridge, Jerusalem Mill, Kingsville
On April 25, I had the honor to participate in the reopening of the Jericho Covered Bridge, which spans the Little Gunpowder Falls between Baltimore and Harford Counties. This is near the far eastern edge of the Fifth District. As a child, I have many memories of...
