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Mayor Brandon Scott speaks outside of vacant homes on West Saratoga Street during a press conference hosted by Build One Baltimore on Feb. 16, 2023.
Baltimore’s bold new plan for vacant housing has a major catch — $8 billion, actually
The appetite for change is clear. But the plan’s details, at least for now, are less so.
A vacant property notice sits on the marble steps of a West Baltimore home located in the Penn-North neighborhood and owned by an ABC Capital investor.
Baltimore leaders propose ‘landmark’ $8 billion plan to confront vacant housing
The money would be put toward at least 35,700 properties across Baltimore, including in neighborhoods that typically don’t see much government investment.
Pava LaPere of EcoMap Technologies
‘This is our gift to our daughter’: Pava LaPere honored at memorial service
Frank and Caroline LaPere plan to keep Pava's memory alive.
Baltimore City Councilman Robert Stokes (left) said an ordinance proposed by Councilwoman Odette Ramos (right) would further burden property owners and city workers without meaningful benefits. (file photo)
Political notes: City Councilman slams housing for lack of inspectors
Gov. Wes Moore also named several new members to the Commission on Indian Affairs
The exterior of Baltimore City Hall as seen on Monday, Feb. 13, 2023.
So many people are cutting cable that it’s hurting Baltimore’s finances
Since July of 2020, the number of city cable subscribers has dropped by more than 40,000 — reducing the revenue the city collects from its 5% franchise fee.
Demonstrators hold a sign during a rally outside City Hall during a rally for the inclusionary housing bills in Baltimore on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023.
Baltimore is one step away from more affordable rents for new housing
The Baltimore City Council on Monday night approved an inclusionary housing bill that would compel all major developments to reserve a portion of the units to be rented at reduced prices.
Hundreds of protesters marched from City Hall to the Inner Harbor on Oct. 21 in support of Palestine. Protesters briefly interrupted a City Council meeting Monday night with chants supporting Palestine.
Baltimore City Council meeting interrupted by pro-Palestine protest; vote to condemn Hamas fails
The resolution, which did not appear on Monday night’s agenda, failed with four members abstaining from the vote. Just minutes earlier, a large group of pro-Palestine protestors had been escorted out of the building after interrupting the council proceedings.
MCB Real Estate released renderings of a redeveloped Harborplace on Oct. 30, 2023, that show new buildings with residential units and park spaces.
Baltimore planning board delays Harborplace vote, citing livestream failure
The panel was due to vote on three bills that aim to change zoning and street design around the Inner Harbor.
A rendering of the the Exchange, which will open in the ground floor of Rye Street Market in Baltimore Peninsula. It's envisioned as a marketplace for small and local businesses to set up shop.
Baltimore Peninsula team unveils city’s next marketplace
The development team said the marketplace is meant to provide an accelerator space for small businesses, especially those owned by women and people of color. Ideally, vendors will use the space as a launching pad before venturing into bigger spaces.
Maryland, Baltimore City, Baltimore County politics
Banner political notes: Sneed qualifies for public financing; Anne Arundel housing bill advances
Shannon Sneed gave us an early peek into 2024 campaign finances this month, when the Democrat filed new records of donations in order to qualify for public financing.
City Council President Nick Mosby speaks outside City Hall during a rally for the inclusionary housing bills in Baltimore on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023.
Baltimore City Council advances affordable housing bills without ‘cap’ amendment
The city’s inclusionary housing bill package advanced to third reader Monday, setting it up for a final vote as early as next month.
Advocates rallied Nov. 14 for an inclusionary housing bill, sponsored by Councilwoman Odette Ramos, that would require developers to include affordable units in certain housing projects.
Anne Arundel, Baltimore City taking distinct approaches to affordable housing requirements
Though the city’s legislative package differs slightly from the county’s proposal, they share a similar goal: that housing developments exceeding a certain size or value, or already receiving large public subsidies, should allocate at least a portion of the units for people at income levels below the Baltimore-area median.
Councilwoman Odette Ramos speaks outside City Hall before a committee hearing, where her inclusionary bill package was heard Tuesday night.
Scott administration urges pause on Baltimore inclusionary housing bills
Both bills advanced to second reader, though City Council members said they remained largely unfinished and would need to be refined ahead of another vote.
Samantha Gowing holds up a sign at a rally supporting an inclusionary housing law on Oct. 3, 2022.
3 things to watch as Baltimore considers affordable housing requirements
One bill would require all new developments exceeding a certain size and value to reserve a portion of units for people earning below the Baltimore-area median income. Another would allow developers to apply for a property tax credit.
Maryland, Baltimore City, Baltimore County politics
Banner political notes: Hogan’s new video; redistricting fallout; the ‘Ruby’ opens in East Baltimore
Former Gov. Larry Hogan channels former President Ronald Reagan at the end of a new 90-second video, saying: “I believe in peace through strength. And I believe in standing up for our allies and standing up to our enemies. We need to stand with our allies and secure peace through strength.”
8 places to shop for holiday gifts in Baltimore City
Here are some of our favorite places in Baltimore to scout out gifts large and small for the holiday season — and, who are we kidding — all year round, too.
Maryland state Del. Shaneka T. Henson draws applause at a rally at the People’s Park in Annapolis shortly before the essential worker housing access bill was discussed at an Anne Arundel County Council meeting on Nov. 6, 2023.
Anne Arundel essential worker housing act debated at council meeting
The county proposal would require new development projects that exceed a certain size to reserve a portion of their units for people earning below the Baltimore-area median income. It would also allow developers creating smaller-scale projects to pay a fee in lieu of the moderately priced unit requirement.
Construction of a mixed-use project, including residential, at Baltimore Peninsula. The state housing secretary says Maryland has a housing shortage but is unlikely to support capping rent increases as a short-term solution.
Maryland housing secretary says rent caps unlikely solution for housing shortage
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Jacob R. Day said state lawmakers would likely not prescribe rent stabilization as a solution for Marylanders — at least not this upcoming session.
Maryland, Baltimore City, Baltimore County politics
Political notes: Moore to Virginia; Familiar names in 6th District; Pittman housing bill in doubt
A race for Congress in a district that stretches from the western edge of Maryland to the D.C. suburbs is shaping up with multiple contenders, including some familiar names.
MCB Real Estate released renderings on Oct. 30 of a redeveloped Harborplace that show new buildings with residential units and new park spaces.
5 things we noticed about the plans to overhaul Harborplace
Some of what’s new is obvious, like the two residential towers, but here are five more big changes we noticed in the plans.
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