The Southeast CDC’s Neighborhood Spruce-Up program awards grants between $7,500 and $20,000 to implement community-driven public space projects that improve quality of life. Program Resources Program Dates Project Examples Eligible Neighborhoods Individuals, community associations, and non-profits working on projects in Southeast CDC’s BRNI area. Our BRNI area includes part or all of the following neighborhoods: … Continue reading Neighborhood Spruce-Up Grants →

One of the most common requests for block improvements that we hear is for string lights! String lights improve visibility at night and help improve safety for residents. While Southeast CDC does not have specific funding to support string light projects, we often advise residents on how to implement these projects. Here are the steps … Continue reading String Lights →

The McElderry Park is an East Baltimore neighborhood is a community of 3,700 residents developed in the late 1800s for working class families. The area includes Northeast Market, East Monument Main Street District, and Johns Hopkins Broadway medical campuses as amenities. The neighborhood has an active community association, affordable housing, public art, community-managed green spaces, … Continue reading McElderry Park Homeownership Plan →

The Ellwood Park Community Plan is a new guiding document for the Southeast Community Development Corporation, neighborhood residents, and partners like the Family of Ellwood Park and the Friends of Ellwood Park. The plan was supported by a grant from the Enterprise Community Foundation and was co-created by the Neighborhood Design Center between fall 2020 … Continue reading Ellwood Park Community Plan →

The Baltimore Highlands Community Plan is a new guiding document for the Southeast Community Development Corporation, neighborhood residents, and partners like the Highlandtown Community Association. The plan was supported by a grant from the Enterprise Community Foundation and was co-created by the Neighborhood Design Center between fall 2020 and winter 2021 in partnership with Southeast … Continue reading Baltimore Highlands Community Plan →