Welcome to the Towson High School - Renovation/Addition project webpage. Please bookmark and follow this page throughout the design process. It will be updated regularly with new information.
Recent and important updates will be highlighted in yellow.
Purpose and Background:
The original Towson High School opened in 1949 on the existing property and has had 3 additions built over the course of its useful life.
The renovation/addition will provide students, staff and community with a 21st century learning environment, and it is anticipated that this project will change the state rated capacity (SRC) of the school from 1,260 to 1,728. This project consists of the construction of a large addition adjacent to the existing building, demolition of portions of the existing building, renovation of all remaining areas of the existing building, and restoration of the fields and athletic facilities.
The school itself is on the Maryland Historic Registry, and has undergone the required Section 106 process with the Maryland Historic Trust. Information pertaining to the MHT Section 106 process as it relates to this project can be found
here.
Current Status:
- Project is currently in Bid Phase (updated on December 19, 2024)
- Phase 0 – Temporary Modular Classroom Buildings (Pre-Construction)
- Installation is in-progress
- Estimated completion is scheduled for end of February
- See Attached (updated on December 19, 2024)
Project Update:
- December 19, 2024 Project Update (PDF)
- This update includes the Neighborhood Impact – Landscape Buffer which shows the revised landscaping along the south side of the service drive with the addition of 12 shade trees: 3 Pin Oaks, 3 Hightower Willow Oaks, 3 Wildfire Black Gums, and 3 October Glory Maples. Note: Tulip Poplars were not added due to their susceptibility to limb breakage from high winds and snow/ice fall.
- October 10, 2024 Project Update (PDF)
- This update includes the Historic Preservation Process, Construction Manager Plan, Neighborhood Impact, Landscape Buffer and Design Solution Details.
Community Meetings:
When: April 24, 2024 7-8pm
Where: Towson High School, 69 Cedar Avenue Towson, MD 21286 in the Auditorium
When: September 14, 2023, 6:00-8:00 pm
Where: Towson High School, 69 Cedar Avenue Towson, MD 21286 in the Auditorium
FAQs (last updated on October 10, 2024)