PIGTOWN - LIVE, WORK, PLAY, & EXPLORE
HEALTHY PEOPLE - Week of September 11th 2023
Carroll Park, 20-acres that includes athletic fields, basketball course, playgorund, and a trail
Caroll Park Gold Course, offers 9 holes and great space that offers self-care and mental clarity for its users.
Suspended Brewing Company, social environment for community to gather
COHESIVE COMMUNITIES - Week of September 18th 2023
Citizens of Pigotwn (COP), neighborhood association that fosters relationships, promotes acitivies, and advocates for the community
Pigtown Main Street, non-profit dedicated to the commerical revitalization of Washington Blvd. Connects businesses to resources, tax credits, and grants.
Open community events include: community cleanups, happy hours, and festivals
EMPOWERED CITIZENS - Week of September 25th 2023
Groundwork Kitchen, offers free culinary training program. Helps employee and empower the youth and vulnerable population.
Pigtown is in Baltimore City District 10, Councilwoman Phylicia Porter is active and accessible throughout the community assisting with all resident concerns or issues
Senator Antonio Hayes is the community’s State Senator and promotes economic development, homeownership, and eliminating vacancy.
INCLUSIVE PROSPERITY - Week of October 2nd 2023
Pigtown offers a variety of affordable housing options
Washington Blvd has an active and healthy retail footprint inclusive of small and local businesses
Paul’s Place provides access to health care, education, employment and healthy meals.
FUTURE OPPORTUNITY - Week of October 9th 2023
Continue Pigtown’s block by block approach for growth
Still vacant lots and buildings available for redevelopment
Minor drug activity to tackle, perhaps workforce housing opportunity
Increase commerical density
COMMUNITY STATS
https://livebaltimore.com/neighborhoods/washington-village-pigtown/
https://www.pigtownmainstreet.org
SOCIAL IMPACT LEADERSHIP - PERSONAL REFLECTION