Recent News

500 Block of Baker Street Demoed to Support Blight Elimination and Druid Heights Revitalization

Mar 13th, 2019

Mayor Catherine E. Pugh and the Baltimore City Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD) Commissioner Michael Braverman kicked off the full-block demolition of 502-522 Baker St., in West Baltimore. Ten vacant houses are being demolished and future plans for the site involve the expansion of the multiphase affordable homeownership project known as Bakers View Townhomes.  

Mayor Pugh and DHCD Announce Operating Grant Awards under New Community Catalyst Grants Program

Mar 7th, 2019

Mayor Catherine E. Pugh and the City’s Department of Housing & Community Development announced grant awards for operating funds under the Community Catalyst Grants Program (CCG).  A total of $1.75 million in CCG operating funds were disbursed to 35 organizations for community-based projects.  

DHCD Issues Community Development Framework

Feb 26th, 2019

DHCD has issued a comprehensive Community Development Framework highlighting its overall strategy and plan for Baltimore neighborhoods.  The Framework articulates key strategic approaches for launching a new era of neighborhood investment.

Community Development Framework

DHCD ISSUES SPRING NOFA

Feb 20th, 2019

DHCD has announced the Home Investment Partnerships Program Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA) for spring 2019. NOFA funding can be used for City housing and community development projects. DHCD is hosting a pre-proposal conference on Thursday, Feb. 28, 1-3 p.m., at the Benton Building, located at 417 E. Fayette St.

NOFA

Mayor Pugh and DHCD Begin Second Phase of Community Catalyst Grants Program

Feb 8th, 2019

Mayor Catherine E. Pugh and the City’s Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD) have initiated the second phase of the Community Catalyst Grants Program (CCG). The Agency will award up to $3 million in grants to support capital projects that are critical to locally-driven community revitalization efforts in Baltimore City. 

Community Catalyst Grants Capital Funds Now Available

Feb 4th, 2019

DHCD is offering up to $3 million in grants and loans to support capital projects that are critical to locally driven community revitalization in Baltimore City.  The Agency hosted an information session to further engage interested applicants on Wednesday, Feb. 6. Another one is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 26, 6-7:30 p.m., at 417 E. Fayette Street in the 3rd Floor Conference room.

Baltimore City Secures Maximum HUD Award for Lead Hazard Reduction Work

Dec 20th, 2018

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced the latest round of Lead Hazard Reduction Grant awards for states and localities.  Baltimore City secured the maximum award allowed – a total of $4,100,000 – to protect children and families from lead-based paint and home health hazards.

Outdoor Art Drawing Attention to Prime Locations Throughout City

Dec 13th, 2018

Baltimore artists, designers, architects, and Park Heights residents recently participated in the Lots Alive Sculpture Contest Program, which was sponsored by the Baltimore Office of Sustainability’s Green Network in partnership with the Baltimore Office of Promotion & the Arts.

DHCD Makes $2 Million Available for Neighborhood-led Revitalization

Dec 13th, 2018

DHCD has announced that it will award up to $2 million in operating grants to neighborhood-based partner organizations in Baltimore City.  The program, known as the Community Catalyst Grants, is being administered through DHCD to support locally driven community development work.

Community Celebrates Opening of Center\West

Dec 13th, 2018

The Poppleton Community recently came together with Mayor Catherine E. Pugh, DHCD Commissioner Michael Braverman, City officials, and other prominent guests to celebrate the grand opening of Center\West.

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