(BALTIMORE – October 27, 2024) – The energy in West Baltimore is nothing short of inspiring. Along West North Avenue, from North & Mt. Royal to North & Hilton, community groups are rallying around nearly $30 million in new investments poised to reshape the area.
This level of collaboration and investment is unprecedented for West North Avenue. Unlike the Baltimore Empowerment Zone, which only included parts of the avenue, this initiative focuses entirely on revitalizing this vital corridor. It will bring much-needed funds that, if well-managed, can significantly uplift the area.
A standout feature of this effort is its bipartisan support. The previous administration laid the groundwork by establishing the West North Avenue Development Authority (WNADA). In contrast, the current administration has provided robust funding—$11 million last year and an additional $17 million this year. Thanks to Gov. Wes Moore and former Lt. Gov. Boyd Rutherford, whose early collaboration with Sen. Antonio Hayes was pivotal to WNADA’s creation…