Towson University is developing a comprehensive placemaking strategy that will support its academic mission and strengthen its connections to the Towson and Greater Baltimore communities.
Towson University is developing a comprehensive placemaking strategy that will support its academic mission and strengthen its connections to the Towson and Greater Baltimore communities.
TU is situated within a vibrant community and is one of the best places in the country to live, work, learn, and raise a family. In order to best leverage Towson’s assets, the university is partnering with Margrave Strategies and U3 Advisors to study and develop a comprehensive strategy focused on strengthening the connectivity between communities, core institutions and emerging businesses.
“ As the largest university in Greater Baltimore, Towson University is committed to taking on an even greater leadership role as an anchor institution and further strengthening its connections and positive impact with community and business partners. ”
The Margrave team analyzed and synthesized Towson University and community data to identify how the “inputs” of the university—students, employees, real estate, investment—align with the outcomes of marking the university and its surroundings a desirable place to live, work and study. In addition, Margrave engaged with internal and external stakeholders through public events and roundtables. Here is what Margrave learned:
Margrave Strategies: Launched by former Howard County Executive Ken Ulman, the firm provides a comprehensive array of economic development, planning and visioning services to institutions, businesses and other groups throughout Maryland and the mid-Atlantic.
U3 Advisors: This Philadelphia-based firm provides real estate and economic development solutions to the universities, medical centers, foundations and non-profits that anchor our communities.
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Bike Share Rides into Towson with Rollout on University Campuses —Baltimore Sun—2/5/2018
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A Bigger, Better Burdick Hall—TU News—1/29/2018
Towson University Seeks to Improve Downtown through Stronger Bonds with Neighbors—Baltimore Sun—4/27/2017
Towson to Convert Marriott to Student Housing—The Towerlight—4/17/2017
Towson University Marriott Hotel to be Converted to Student Housing—Fox News—4/14/2017
Towson University Marriott will be Converted to Student Housing by Fall 2018—TU News—4/13/2017
Towson University to Convert Hotel to Student Housing—Baltimore Sun—4/13/2017
Margrave Strategies' Anchor Scan Update Shared at Academic Senate Meeting—TU News—4/4/2017
Economic Outlook Forum Goes Inside TU’s Placemaking Strategy—TU News—11/17/2016
TU Teams Up with Regional Economic Studies Institute to Host Economic Outlook Forum—TU News—11/9/2016
Towson University Hires Former Howard County Exec to Analyze Business Partnerships, Spaces for Expansion—Baltimore Sun—9/27/2016
Video: TU Taps Ulman to Advance Placemaking Strategies—9/27/2016
Towson University Taps Ulman to Help Map Future Growth Strategies—TU News—9/27/2016
Towson University Taps Ken Ulman to Help Spur Economic Development—Baltimore Business Journal—9/26/2016