Sustainable communities seek to conserve resources; provide green spaces and parks for recreation and agriculture; offer many options for transportation; use natural and cultural resources wisely for future generations and consider the social and economic needs of all residents.
Creating a Path Towards Sustainability on Maryland's Main Streets
Each of us shares the same goal of living in a healthy, vibrant community where we can live, work and prosper. Everyday Maryland residents, businesses, and local governments face the challenge of many complicated issues:
- Population Growth
- Rising Energy Costs
- Limited Resources
- Water and Air Pollution
- Effects of Climate Change
In order to address these issues many communities in Maryland are considering sustainable or green initiatives. When thinking about ways your community can go green or be more sustainable browse through tabs above to seew what should be considered.
Green Communities in Action
 ElktonThe Elkton Alliance along with the Department of Juvenile Services and the Cecil County Master Gardeners worked together to create a community garden on Main Street in front of the Cecil County Courthouse. |
 Takoma ParkAs part of their "Stop and Smell the Flowers" Campaign, Main Street Takoma expanded the plantings of perennials as well as annuals in the commercial sector of Old Takoma. |
 AnnapolisAnnapolis is leading the way and is dedicated to making the City more sustainable and carbon neutral. The have created a Community Action Plan and have an Environmental Stewardship Certification Program. |
