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- EBDI
is a non-profit organization leading the
revitalization of East Baltimore's neighborhoods
through comprehensive human services programs,
redevelopment, and a leading edge biotechnology
center. Visit EBDI online to learn about
the local changes including the top seven
benefits of East Baltimore Development,
the plan for East Baltimore neighborhoods,
the Human Services Strategy, and Economic
and Biotech Park development plans.
- Glossary
of Regentrification Terms
Throughout
a community's redevelopment process, various
words and phrases will likely be used
by land developers, elected officials,
planners, transportation officials, attorneys,
landlords and other groups and individuals.
This dictionary was prepared for the layman
as a guide around the confusing labrynth
of terms related to regentrication.
- Housing
Maryland is a coalition of 50 non-profit
and for-profit, environmental, business,
and community development organizations
working together to create a brighter
future for Maryland's residents through
affordable housing and healthy neighborhoods.
Coalition members challenge our state's
elected officials to adopt a housing agenda
that reinvests in affordable rental developments
for working class families, reclaims blighted
areas for smart growth, and reforms state
housing and community development policies
to create a comprehensive housing strategy
for the state's best interest. To
become involved in the coalition or to
learn more information, visit the Housing
Maryland website.
- The
Baltimore
Neighborhood Indicators Alliance consists
of diverse groups committed to promoting,
supporting, and making better decisions
using accurate, reliable, and accessible
data for improving the quality of life
in Baltimore City neighborhoods. During
its short history, the BNIA has grown
to coordinate, mobilize, and build on
the work of many additional organizations
in order to strengthen neighborhoods and
create a thriving city. Learn how to fortify
your section of prosperous Charm City
by visiting their website.
- In
2002, The Housing Authority of Baltimore
City (HABC), and The Department of Housing
and Community Development (HCD) implemented
major administrative and organizational
changes to increase efficiency, reduce
redundancy, improve interagency coordination,
enhance human services, and improve customer
service. This movement towards effective
government resulted in Baltimore Housing,
a leaner and more responsive combination
of HCD's traditional community services
and HABC's nationally acclaimed public
housing programs. Their mission is to
ensure that all citizens of Baltimore
City have access to adequate and affordable
housing opportunities in safe, livable,
and decent neighborhoods. For more information
visit their BaltimoreHousing.org
website.
- The
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
works to support communities through homeless
initiatives, local and national volunteer
opportunities, economic development plans,
and by supplying consumers with crucial
information regarding housing, loans,
and emergency health care. Find out what
HUD can do for you and other Marylanders
on the HUD
in Maryland website.
- Explore
the extensive list of widespread programs
for revitalizing communities in Maryland
on the Department
of Housing and Community Development
website.
- Search
the Maryland
Public Policy Institute to view recent
publications and past reports affecting
our state including "Smart Growth
and Homeownership" by Dr. Ronald
D. Utt, a balanced and insightful report
on the weighted issue of decreased affordable
housing against a backdrop of Smart Growth
initiatives.
- The
City of Baltimore is pleased to present
the online CitiTrack
Service Request System as an alternative
to dialing "311." Check out
the City Services website of Baltimore
for essential information regarding housing
services, street repair and much more.
In addition, the site also includes an
extensive list of useful phone numbers
such as Rumor Control, the Criminal Intelligence
hotline, and NeighborGood.
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- Smartgrowth
Organization's Leadership Institute Executive Director Harriet Tregoning
believes that "Quality of life is not an automatic byproduct of the
free market. You don't just get it. You have to plan for it. You have to
care for it." Smartgrowth
Organization, a subset of Sustainable Communities Network, reflects
these thoughts by questioning the economic cost of abandoning existing infrastructures
in the city without regard for the long term interest, to extend city limits.
Visit their website for an in-depth look at the underlying principles of
Smart Growth and how public and private sectors can collaborate to make
Smart Growth effective in our own community.
- What do
you think about the conflict in Olde Towne East, Ohio? Have you witnessed
gentrification in your neighborhood? How can cities encourage development
in a community without rending its social fabric? Discuss these questions
and all others you might have relevant to the topic on the Flag
Wars bulletin board.
- Change is
constant in modern city life. The candid and unvarnished examination of
this process, Flag Wars, is a poignant account of the politics and resistance
surrounding gentrification. View the accompanying website for Flag
Wars, with commentary by writer Benjamin Grant, for more information
about the program, gentrification, and other related housing issues involving
the privileged, poverty, and local politics.
- Holding
Ground, the award-winning documentary demonstrates a Boston community's
vision, struggle, and metamorphosis. The program and related website offers
an excellent opportunity for our own neighborhoods to focus attention on
community development issues. Visit the website for more about the program,
how to "hold ground" in a local setting, and other outreach services.
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