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Baltimoreans for People-Oriented Places
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Advocating for more walkable, lovable places - for Baltimore, by Baltimore - through productive and sustainable transportation and land use choices. Formerly Strong Towns Baltimore. Learn more at baltpop.org.
Follow & subscribe to these Baltimore DOT pages today! Your input matters and will shape the future of streets in Baltimore!

Streetsofbaltimore.com/glenmoreave
Streetsofbaltimore.com/hamiltonave
Streetsofbaltimore.com/watertransit
Streetsofbaltimore.com/charlesnpleasant

#BaltimoreNeighborhoods
November 16, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Follow & subscribe to these Baltimore DOT pages today! Your input matters and will shape the future of streets in Baltimore!

Streetsofbaltimore.com/ecoldspringln
Streetsofbaltimore.com/centralaveext
Streetsofbaltimore.com/nfremontave
Streetsofbaltimore.com/wfayettest

#BaltimoreNeighborhoods
September 27, 2025 at 7:38 PM
The October ‘25 in-person meeting of #BaltPOP is scheduled for Sat, Oct 18 @ 10am at the Southeast Anchor branch of the Enoch Pratt library located @ 3601 Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD 21224. We will be meeting in the 1st fl auditorium. Check 🔗 below before leaving!

groups.io/g/baltpop/me...
September 21, 2025 at 8:32 PM
“The first pieces of an ambitious package of housing legislation designed to clear the way for new building and increase housing density in Baltimore was advanced by a City Council committee Thursday, setting the stage for a discussion by the full council.” 🔗 www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...
September 20, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Have you taken a look at the #BRTB long-range transportation plan? Read more here baltometro.org/wp-content/u...
September 19, 2025 at 3:54 PM
August BaltPOP meeting! featuring a presentation by Matt Hugel - Constructing People-Oriented Catalytic Infrastructure

Meeting was followed by a beer lunch at Peabody Heights Brewery.
September 19, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Sign up today for updates and alerts on the BDOT Downtown Transportation Study! Its purpose is to develop a strategic, high-level plan that will shape future capital projects and guide traffic operations throughout Downtown Baltimore.

Learn more & sign up at streetsofbaltimore.com/downtowntransport
September 17, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Come to @ministryofbrewing.bsky.social for a very casual #BaltPOP happy hour (in lieu of our standard monthly Saturday meeting) on Wed, 9/17 @ 6 PM!

Come out to meet up with your neighbors!

MICA Station Building by Alice Xu
September 12, 2025 at 1:33 AM
❗️ATTENTION ❗️

3 Zoning Reform bills have been scheduled for public hearings in the Land Use & Transportation Committee! Learn more about and RSVP for the hearings on 9/11 and 9/18 here 🔗 baltimore.legistar.com/DepartmentDe...
September 9, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Follow and subscribe to these Baltimore DOT pages today! Your input matters and will shape the future of streets in Baltimore!

Streetsofbaltimore.com/greenspringave
Streetsofbaltimore.com/jonesfallsgateway
Streetsofbaltimore.com/retiming

#CharmCity #BaltimoreNeighborhoods #BaltimoreStreets
September 5, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Read the full plan here 🔗 www.mta.maryland.gov/marc-growth-...
September 3, 2025 at 1:02 AM
RSVP here 🔗 for the Smart Growth Happy Hour and Walking Tour!

www.eventbrite.com/e/smart-grow...
September 2, 2025 at 1:56 AM
August 31, 2025 at 4:36 PM
“The Maryland agency that determines property tax values says it‘s correcting the way it assesses vacant properties the same day a new report concluded that the city’s supply of vacant land has been repeatedly undervalued.”

Full story 👉 www.thebaltimorebanner.com/community/ho...
August 29, 2025 at 11:22 PM
❗️Time to act ❗️

3 of the Baltimore City Zoning Reform Bills are once again going in front of the Planning Commission tomorrow at 1pm.

View agenda for meeting details 🔗 planning.baltimorecity.gov/sites/defaul...
August 27, 2025 at 6:20 PM
RSVP today for the Catonsville–Baltimore Greenway Coalition Kickoff Meeting!

📅 Tuesday, 8/26, 6:00 PM
📍 Ascension St. Agnes Hospital, 900 S. Caton Ave, 21229 (Please bring a valid ID to check in with security)

Join advocates, neighbors, & community leaders in support of this vital connection!
August 26, 2025 at 5:35 AM
❗️Reminder❗️

Tomorrow, 8/23. The August in-person meeting of BaltPOP at the #Waverly branch of the #EnochPratt at 400 E. 33rd St, 21218

Illustration by Alice Xu!
August 22, 2025 at 9:38 PM
📣 The August ‘25 in-person #BaltPOP meeting is set for Sat, 8/23 at 10am at the #Waverly Branch of the #EnochPratt (400 E. 33rd St, #Baltimore). Come share ideas, connect, and keep pushing for livability for all in Baltimore.

🔗 for last-minute updates: groups.io/g/baltpop/me...

#BmoreCommunity
August 15, 2025 at 1:54 AM
🚨 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...
August 2, 2025 at 4:32 PM
🖼️ 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
July 20, 2025 at 8:48 PM
🔍 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
July 18, 2025 at 12:28 AM
🚧 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
July 13, 2025 at 5:53 AM
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
July 12, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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...
July 11, 2025 at 3:07 PM
🎉 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
July 10, 2025 at 1:46 AM