Building Power Together
From 2011 to the present, we have sustained and expanded a community led development process centered around the needs and aspirations identified from youth and residents. We trust that by listening to and believing in one another that we are building a solid foundation for long lasting community led and owned development. Here are some highlights along the road we have built so far:
- Created new spaces for community led and owned participatory action research in partnership with Benjamin Franklin High School, Towson University and Free Your Voice.
- Built a democratic community led tool to implement a vision for development without displacement and Zero Waste in South Baltimore in partnership with the Cherry Hill Community Development Corporation.
- Raised grassroots donations to take 10 lots out of the speculative market under community control.
- Developed a community led vision for the development of 10 permanently affordable passive homes in Curtis Bay and another 5 units of permanently affordable homes in Cherry Hill. All homes will be affordable for residents at 50% AMI and below.
- Secured over 2 million dollars of investment for community owned development for permanently affordable housing and green space.
- Helped lead development of a citywide Zero Waste plan for a just transition away from burning and burying materials.
- Gathered input from 1000s of residents and workers across Baltimore to develop a focused priority on developing local compost infrastructure in Baltimore.
- Supported the development of the youth led zero waste social enterprise, Baltimore Broken Glass, operating on community owned work space in South Baltimore.
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