elephantsandrainbows
elephantsandrainbows OP t1_jc2dmy5 wrote
Reply to comment by ice_cold_fahrenheit in Petition: Save the Locust Point Community Garden! by elephantsandrainbows
Hello, i respectively disagree. I would be happy to help any other community protect an asset that is important to them as well. I think green space preservation across the city is important.
I do not think this should only apply to my neighborhood! However, i do feel i’m properly situated to advocate for my own neighborhood, as I live there
elephantsandrainbows OP t1_jc1sqb8 wrote
Reply to comment by jizzle26 in Petition: Save the Locust Point Community Garden! by elephantsandrainbows
they are going to be selling the Tide Point land (surface lots included) as one parcel in the future!
They are not willing to take a piece and donate it to us for a garden from that, they are set on keeping the parcel together. I think.
elephantsandrainbows OP t1_jc1sczv wrote
Reply to comment by PleaseBmoreCharming in Petition: Save the Locust Point Community Garden! by elephantsandrainbows
The lot is needed for those with disabilities to be able to access the park / maintenance / things like that
We are actively searching for alternatives and finding none! LP is very developed.
elephantsandrainbows OP t1_jc1s4xo wrote
Reply to comment by dopkick in Petition: Save the Locust Point Community Garden! by elephantsandrainbows
Hello! We have garden plots as well as pollinator gardens that run along the whole perimeter of the area, including native bushes and trees. :) We want to make the space as pollinator-friendly as possible
elephantsandrainbows OP t1_jc1s1us wrote
Reply to comment by ObviousGazelle in Petition: Save the Locust Point Community Garden! by elephantsandrainbows
Yes we’ve been in talks directly with UA, this is not through the grape vine. We are demanding nothing? Idk why you’re so hostile
elephantsandrainbows OP t1_jc1rocs wrote
Reply to comment by PleaseBmoreCharming in Petition: Save the Locust Point Community Garden! by elephantsandrainbows
Hi, I have no anger towards under armour! They have been a great community partner. There is no more green space in Locust Point, literally every corner is developed.
We were recently scouting new locations for community gardens and unless someone is willing to buy and destroy a building / parking area for us, there are no other spaces!
UA is a massive company with lots of money and this would be a tax donation. They are from the city of Baltimore, and have been in Locust Point for years, and contributing to their green space would be a lovely way to end that partnership.
There are tax benefits to donating the space; also Port Covington is literally adjacent to Locust Point and there is talk between the communities about joint projects / building better access to one another. Under Armour is still a Baltimore business and the hope is this petition demonstrates how much of our community (and their clientele) value this truly unique space!
No animosity towards UA. If they say no I will be bummed but understanding. We have to at least ask.
elephantsandrainbows t1_jd78j31 wrote
Reply to comment by dopkick in Baltimore Farmers’ Market Opens on April 2nd with New Concert Series by PleaseBmoreCharming
the 32nd street market in Waverly is also a great option!