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| This week, I was joined by my colleagues in government, community leaders, and business partners at the groundbreaking for the first phase of a major redevelopment initiative in Baltimore's Barclay/Old Goucher neighborhood. The $85 million dollar redevelopment plan for the neighborhood was developed by community residents, neighborhood organizations, local developers, neighborhood social service providers, and city officials, in collaboration with urban/housing developer Telesis Corporation.
 The redevelopment plan will provide a range of housing opportunities, including market rate and affordable housing offered both for sale and for rent, in addition to new parks and community facilities and services, including a Youth Safe Haven.
This redevelopment initiative is part of a larger, multi-party effort to redevelop the Barclay/Old Goucher neighborhood and bring new opportunities and a better quality of life to the community. Deteriorated housing and high vacancies have left their mark on this architecturally sound neighborhood with committed community leadership.
The first phase of the redevelopment will provide 72 units of affordable rental housing, 35 units of for-sale housing, and neighborhood jobs. Construction of the affordable rental housing, with a mix of new construction and rehabilitation, started in June 2010. In partnership with Healthy Neighborhoods, Telesis secured a $4.7M allocation of Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2 funds from the federal government. These funds will be used to rehabilitate homeownership properties.
Construction of the homeownership units is scheduled to begin in late 2010. The result of this major, ongoing redevelopment effort will be a safe, stable, mixed-income community with a range of housing opportunities and community services.
The new development in the Barclay/Old Goucher neighborhood is a great example of what we can do when we work together to rebuild our neighborhoods. This community has had its share of challenges, but the residents never gave up. The City will not give up on them either. |
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Sincerely,
Stephanie Rawlings-Blake
Mayor, City of Baltimore
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Baltimore Book Festival September 24-26
Mount Vernon Place, 600 Block North Charles Street The mid-Atlantic's premier celebration of the literary arts offers well-known authors, local bookstores, publishers, children's writers, storytellers, author signings, crafts, refreshments, and entertainment. Hours are Friday and Saturday 12:00 pm-8:00 pm, and Sunday 12:00 pm-7:00 pm.
For more information, visit www.baltimorebookfestival.com. |
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Infant Mortality Awareness Radio Discussion Spirit 1400: Friday, September 24, 12:30 pm-1:00 pm
WOLB 1010: Wednesday, September 29, 5:00 pm-5:30 pm In recognition of Infant Mortality Awareness Month, Dr. Avril Melissa Houston and Gena O'Keefe from Family League of Baltimore City will talk about the B'More for Health Babies Safe Sleep campaign in two 30 minute long discussion forums. |
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Great Kids Come Back
Friday, September 24, 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Saturday, September 25, 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Baltimore City Public Schools, 200 E. North Avenue Do you want your high school diploma? Do you need help getting back on track with school and your future? Do you have a relative or friend who has dropped out? If you answered yes, come to City Schools' Great Kids Come Back fairs to find the right school or program for you. It's never too late to enroll back in school.
For more information, call 410-396-8600. |
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Fine Handworks Festival Saturday, September 25, 12:00 pm-5:00 pm
First Unitarian Church Enoch Pratt Parish Hall, Charles & Hamilton Streets Twelve local artisans and crafters offer handmade art glass, jewelry, accessories, and paper designs. To ensure high quality and wide variety, these vendors were individually-selected by festival coordinators. The church will also offer a variety of gently-used books for sale.
For more information, visit http://www.firstunitarian.net/activities/events/FHF.pdf or email finehandworks@firstunitarian.net. |
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Korean Festival Sunday, September 25, 10:00 am-6:00 pm
War Memorial Plaza, 100 N. Gay Street The Korean Society of Maryland and the city of Baltimore present a day-long festival with Korean art and crafts, music, traditional dances, food, and more. The Korean Festival is a part of the 2010 Showcase of Nations Ethnic Festivals presented by Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake and the Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts. Admission is free.
For more information, call 1-877-BALTIMORE or visit www.promotionandarts.com. |
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Fall Bird Migration Walks Saturday, September 25, 8:30 am-9:30 am
Cylburn Arboretum, 4915 Greenspring Avenue The Baltimore Bird Club will lead weekly fall migration bird walks through October. Birders of all levels are welcome! This event is FREE and open to the public.
To learn move, call 410-367-2217 or 410-358-7834. |
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Healthy Relationships, Healthy Families Saturday, September 25, 10:00 am-6:00 pm
Druid Hill Park, Chinese Pavilion Baltimore Healthy Start hosts this day-long event. Join the 'Rally for Healthy Babies' to draw awareness to the City's high infant mortality rate, the fourth highest in the nation. Highlights of the event also include cooking demonstrations, exercise classes, and a 92Q block party with prizes, contests, and giveaways.
For more information, contact Alma Roberts or Imani Williams at 410-396-7318. |
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Foreclosure Intervention Workshop Saturday, September 25, 11:00 am-1:00 pm
Oliver Economic Development Corporation, 1400 E. Federal Street Are you concerned about making your mortgage payments? Come speak with HUD-certified counselors, learn to create and stick to a budget, know your consumer rights and get out of financial trouble.
To register for this free workshop, call Diane Blanchard or Denise Kelly at 443-388-9809. |
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Herring Run Nursery Native Plant Sale Sunday, September 26, 12:00 pm-4:00 pm
Herring Run Nursery, 6131 Hillen Road Fall is the best time of year for planting trees and shrubs. Visit Herring Run Nursery to find over 100 hard to find native trees, shrubs, and plants. Native plants help to increase the tree canopy and provide benefits to our watershed.
For more information, visit www.herringrun.org or call 410-254-1577. |
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Healthy City Days Kickoff Monday, September 27, 12:30 pm-1:30 pm
City Hall, 100 N. Holliday St. to Harborplace Amphitheater, 201 E. Pratt St. Baltimore kicks off the nations first Healthy City Days, a week of events that will encourage Baltimore residents to embrace healthy habits. Join Mayor Rawlings-Blake and Senator Ben Cardin for a walk from City Hall to the Inner Harbor. There will be a brief program at the end of the route, Harborplace Amphitheater.
For more information on Healthy City Days, visit www.healthycitydays.com. |
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Healthy City Days Workout Tuesday, September 28, 11:30 am-1:30 pm
Harborplace Amphitheater, 201 E. Pratt Street Come work out at the Inner Harbor with Mayor Rawlings-Blake and Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice. Activities include Tai Chi, Zumba from MAC, and more. Come in work or workout clothes, but be prepared to exercise!
For more information, visit www.healthycitydays.com. |
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Bed Bug Response Kickoff Wednesday September 29, 12:00 pm-1:30 pm
War Memorial Building, 101 North Gay Street Bed bug infestations are on the rise in Baltimore City. The Baltimore City Health Department will hold a series of community meetings to help residents get answers. Learn about avoiding bed bugs, detecting and identifying bed bugs, treatment steps, and city services related to bed bugs.
For more information about bed bugs, visit www.baltimorehealth.org/bedbugs.html. |
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B'More for Healthy Babies Candlelight Vigil Thursday, September 30, 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
War Memorial Plaza, 100 N Gay Street B'more for Healthy Babies will hold a candlelight vigil in recognition of Infant Mortality Awareness Month. Hear from Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, speakers from the Baltimore Interfaith Coalition, the Health Department, First Candle, and Baltimore City moms who have first-hand experience with sleep related infant deaths. Come together to light candles and share in the memory of all babies who died in Baltimore City last year.
For more information, visit www.healthybabiesbaltimore.com or call Hashini Seneviratne at 410-396-9404. |
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Modell Symposium on Domestic Violence Wednesday, October 6, 9:30 am
University of Maryland School of Social Work, 525 W. Redwood Street "Giving Voice to Domestic Violence and Its Hidden Victims" is the inaugural Patricia and Arthur Modell Symposium on Domestic Violence. Pulitzer Prize-winning author Anna Quindlen will be the keynote speaker. Registration for the symposium is $50.
For more information, please call 410-706-5040 or visit www.ssw.umaryland.edu/modell. |
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