Boise Inc. Announces Next Urban Park Development Site Through Project UP(TM)
27 April 2012 - 2:00PM
Marketwired
Boise Inc. (NYSE: BZ) announced today that the company has chosen
the location of the next urban park developed by Project UP™ in
Baltimore, Maryland. Funded through sales of Boise® ASPEN® Recycled
Papers, Project UP works to transform distressed urban spaces into
vibrant community parks in partnership with Alliance for Community
Trees (ACTrees).
"Boise is excited to be contributing to the beautification of
such a historic area of Baltimore," said Terry Stepney, Boise brand
manager. The future park site is a one-acre corner lot that has
been cleared of 12 abandoned row homes. "This unique and highly
visible area represents an opportunity to bring a public green
space to what is currently a reminder of less prosperous times for
the community," Terry said.
Project UP and ACTrees will coordinate the park development with
local non-profits, Parks & People Foundation, as well as
Humanim Inc. "So many partners in Baltimore understand the urgent
need for green space to help enhance the city's infrastructure,
watershed, and community health. We're thrilled to work with local
organizations to create a valuable new resource for this
neighborhood," said Carrie Gallagher, ACTrees executive
director.
This project will be the second for Project UP. Founded in 2011,
Project UP completed its first park in Indianapolis, Indiana with
more than 100 trees and plants, a walkway and public benches. Over
70 volunteers gathered for a community planting day on September
24, 2011 and Mayor Gregory Ballard of Indianapolis declared the day
'Project UP Day'. In addition, Project UP sponsored National
NeighborWoods™ Month, a program led by ACTrees that celebrates
greener communities nationwide with hundreds of tree planting
projects throughout the month of October. Project UP will continue
to be a sponsor of National NeighborWoods Month for 2012.
About Boise Inc. Headquartered in Boise,
Idaho, Boise Inc. (NYSE: BZ) manufactures a wide variety of paper
and packaging products. Boise's paper products include imaging
papers for the office and home, printing and converting papers, and
papers used in packaging, such as label and release and flexible
packaging papers. Boise's range of packaging products includes
linerboard and corrugating medium, corrugated containers and
sheets, and protective packaging products. Our employees are
committed to delivering excellent value while managing our
businesses to sustain environmental resources for future
generations. Visit our website at www.BoiseInc.com.
About Alliance for Community Trees
National NeighborWoods™ Month is a program of Alliance for
Community Trees (ACTrees), the national nonprofit dedicated to
improving the health and livability of cities by planting and
caring for trees. With over 200 member organizations in 44 states
and Canada, ACTrees engages volunteers to take action to improve
the environment where 80% of people live -- in urban areas. ACTrees
member organizations have planted over 15 million trees nationwide
with help from over 5 million volunteers. To learn more, visit
www.ACTrees.org.
About Parks & People Foundation Parks
& People Foundation is dedicated to supporting a wide range of
recreational and educational opportunities; creating and sustaining
beautiful and lively parks; and promoting a healthy, natural
environment for Baltimore.
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