Housing & Economic Development Committee

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 · 5:15 PM AM · Virtual/Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall, Phone: #1-408-418-9388, Access code: 2334 132 6674, Password: Public, Link: https://bmore.webex.com/bmore/j.php?MTID=m37d23cf1018a581941a5bc42780280ed

TL;DR

The Housing & Economic Development Committee held a virtual meeting to discuss strategies for addressing vacant and abandoned properties in Baltimore. City agencies and stakeholders reviewed current policies for reinvesting in vacant housing and developing whole block revitalization approaches.

Key Decisions

  • Whole Block Vacancy Strategy Review Ongoing Discussion
  • Vacant Housing Reinvestment Policies Under Review
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. CALL TO ORDER
  2. INTRODUCTIONS
  3. ATTENDANCE
  4. ROLL CALL
  5. ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING
  6. LO25-0029 Whole Block Strategy & Disposition Timelines For the purpose of: calling relevant City Agencies and Representatives, as well as 3rd party stakeholders to review and discuss the City’s policies around the City’s whole block strategy for vacant and abandoned properties as well as the timeline around its implementation.
    Legislative Oversight
  7. LO25-0032 Baltimore Vacant Reinvestment Council Oversight For the purpose of: calling relevant City Agencies and Representatives, as well as 3rd party stakeholders to review and discuss the City’s policies around reinvesting in vacant housing in the City. Topics will include but not be limited to: interagency cooperation, implementation status, & public accountability.
    Legislative Oversight
  8. ADJOURNMENT
  9. THIS MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC