Baltimoreans for People-Oriented Places

BaltPOP An overview of Baltimore City's five zoning reform bills introduced in 2025.

Prep for the Planning Commission meeting on Thursday, 8/7 by reviewing BaltPOPs talking points: baltpop.org/baltcity-5-z...

Will you be testifying?

#BaltimorePlanning #BaltimoreCity #HousingJustice #UrbanPlanning #TestifyForChange #BaltimoreZoning #CivicEngagement #ParkingReform #SpeakUpBaltimore

CORRECTION: Thursday, August 7

🚨 Baltimore: 3 zoning reform bills are on the table this Wed, August 7! 🏘️ The Planning Commission will hear these bills that could shape how our neighborhoods grow, who can afford to live here, & how we build a more walkable, equitable city.

🔗 Agenda/details: pc.baltimorecity.gov/sites/defaul...

Maryland Sidewalk Data Collaboration - MDOT The Maryland Department of Transportation is a customer-driven leader that delivers safe, sustainable, intelligent, and exceptional transportation solutions in order to connect our customers to life’s...

🚶‍♀️🚦 MDOT needs your help! They’re mapping every sidewalk in Maryland 🦀Learn more + help build better connections:
🔗 mdot.maryland.gov/tso/pages/In...

#MapEverySidewalk #PlanningForPeople #WalkabilityMatters #CompleteStreets #SafeStreets #StreetData #TransportationEquity

Last minute reminder!

REMINDER ‼️

🖼️ Want to work with an artist to create a light art installation or add string lights on your block? 🎨 The Signal Station North Lighting Guidebook is a musthave!

Download it here signalstationnorth.com/guidebook/

#PublicArt #UrbanRevitalization #NeighborhoodDesignCenter #Placemaking

📷: Maria P

Maryland’s Quick-Build Projects Are a Model for Every State DOT How do you make streets safer when your tools made them unsafe in the first place? If you’re the Maryland Department of Transportation, you start building a new toolbox.

🚧 Maryland is showing the nation how it’s done. With low-cost, quick-build projects, the state is delivering safer streets faster—no years-long delays, no multimillion-dollar price tags. Every state DOT should take notes. Read here:
🔗 www.strongtowns.org/journal/2025...

#StrongTowns #QuickBuild

Maryland restarts process to redevelop State Center in Baltimore The state — once again — is looking to hire a consultant to develop a plan for the site.

🏙️ Maryland restarts process of redeveloping the State Center in Baltimore! After decades of delays, the state is now seeking consultants (again), potentially ending the era of empty government offices. Read more here: www.thebaltimorebanner.com/politics-pow...

🔍 Help Wanted! Know any low-density multifamily buildings in Baltimore—either new or “hiding in plain sight”? Share them with #BaltPOP to help support key zoning reform! 📸🏘️ groups.io/g/baltpop/to...
#ZoningReform #BaltimoreHousing #Multifamily #SmartGrowth #LowDensity #BetterBaltimore

(Not really the point but this painting of the library is so cute!)

REMINDER ‼️

Proposal before City Hall would eliminate requirement for developers to build parking A new bill before the Baltimore City Council would eliminate the requirement to provide a minimum amount of off-street parking for new development.

🅿️ Mandatory parking requirements are felt by all of us. BaltPOP President Mike Scepaniak shares thoughts on the 5 parking reform bills before City Council in this Banner article: 🔗 baltimorebanner.com/TBWNPPT3KNEQ...

📢 Tell your councilmember: Support zoning reform!

#ParkingReform #ZoningReform

🚧 Big changes are coming to Pennington Ave — and your voice matters.

📬 Stay in the loop & help shape the future of this key South Baltimore corridor: streetsofbaltimore.com/penningtonave

#Baltimore #Transportation #CommunityVoices #SouthBaltimore #UrbanPlanning #PeopleFirstPlanning #PenningtonAve

BaltPOP officially has merch! 🎉 Now your shirt can do the talking — show the world you believe in people-oriented places.

Grab yours here: groups.io/g/baltpop/to...

#BaltPOP #PeopleOverParking #WalkableBaltimore #TransitAdvocacy #UrbanistStyle #PublicTransit #PeopleFirstPlanning #Urbanism

Why are local contractors forced to build parking even when it’s not needed?

This short video breaks down how parking mandates hurt housing, walkability, & affordability: youtu.be/SnEZeuy1w4k?...

Have a story or example of harmful parking mandates in Baltimore? Share it! groups.io/g/baltpop/to...

🎉 Join us for BaltPOP’s 3-year anniversary meeting!
🗓️ Sat, July 26 · 10AM (note the time!)
📍 Enoch Pratt Central Library, 400 Cathedral St
📖 Details: groups.io/g/baltpop/to...
🎨 Art by Alice Xu

#BaltPOP #PublicParticipation #CommunityPlanning #UrbanDesign #ZoningReform #PeopleCenteredCities

🚨 JUNE MEETING RECAP 🚨

At our June in-person meeting, we reviewed current action opportunities, reflected on our Charles Street Promenade tabling, and discussed the 5 zoning reform bills currently being considered by the Baltimore City Council. READ MORE:

us14.campaign-archive.com?u=4caa2bd3c6...

What happens when a highway scars a neighborhood? And what happens when a city tries to heal it?

Buffalo’s fight to remove the Kensington Expressway holds lessons for Baltimore and beyond.

📖 Read more: www.thebaltimorebanner.com/economy/buff...

#FreewaysWithoutFutures #UrbanHighways

Two weeks ago, we brought the joy AND the policy to the Charles St. Promenade! 🏙️ At the #BaltPOP booth, we broke down 5 zoning reform bills for a more affordable, walkable #Baltimore. 📣 Take action: baltpop.org/baltcity-5-z...
#ZoningReformNow #PeopleOverParking #WalkableBalt

📷 : Mike S/Maria P

🗓️ Last minute reminder 🗓️

Narrow lanes save lives!

📖 Read more about the potential effects narrowing travel lanes can have on pedestrian and cyclist safety as well as the environmental and economic impact here: narrowlanes.americanhealth.jhu.edu

#BaltPOP #StreetSafety #VisionZero #CompleteStreets #PeopleOverCars

🏙️ A more just, walkable, and people-powered Baltimore is possible - if we build it together.

📢 Follow @balt.pop on Instagram for real talk, bold ideas, & ways to take action.

#BaltPOP #PeopleOrientedPlaces #UrbanJustice #PublicSpaceIsPolitical #CommunityPower #DesignForEquity #PlaceJustice

❗️REMINDER❗️

The June 2025 in-person meeting of #BaltPOP is scheduled for Saturday, June 28th at 11am at the Edmondson Avenue branch of the #EnochPrattFreeLibrary located at 4330 Edmondson Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21229. We will be in the meeting room in the basement!

#CommunityMeeting #BaltimoreEvents

The June 2025 in-person meeting of BaltPOP is scheduled for Saturday, June 28th at 11am at the Edmondson Avenue branch of the Enoch Pratt library located at 4330 Edmondson Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21229. See forum for updates:
groups.io/g/baltpop/to...

Artwork by Alice Xu!

Baltimore is considering 5 zoning reform bills to boost housing affordability, fill vacant lots, improve walkability & support the homes our neighbors need. Learn more + take action: baltpop.org/baltcity-5-z...
#ZoningReform #BuildABetterBaltimore #HousingJustice #WalkableCities

Interested in bringing creative public space projects to your community? Learn about Baltimore’s Community-Led Placemaking Program at streetsofbaltimore.com/placemaking
#BaltimorePlacemaking #CreativePlacemaking #PublicSpacesMatter #TacticalUrbanism #BmoreDOT #StreetsofBaltimore

The June 2025 in-person meeting of BaltPOP is scheduled for Saturday, June 28th at 11am at the Edmondson Avenue branch of the Enoch Pratt library located at 4330 Edmondson Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21229. See forum for updates:
groups.io/g/baltpop/to...

Artwork by Alice Xu!

🔔 ICYMI 🔔

In our May meeting, we covered action items, #CharlesStreetPromenade tabling, and 5 zoning reform bills.

Join us Sat, June 28 at 11am at @prattlibrary Edmondson Ave! Details: groups.io/g/baltpop/to... #BaltPop #BaltimoreCityCouncil

BaltPOP is at the Charles St. Promenade!

Come see us across from UB Law!