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Housing & Economic Development Committee

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 · 5:15 PM AM · Virtual/Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall, Phone: #1-408-418-9388, Access code: 2333 693 2693, Password: Public, Link: https://bmore.webex.com/bmore/j.php?MTID=m9ca8bcf6cc093a6b5d6f0f4d6f1217f8

TL;DR

The Housing & Economic Development Committee held a virtual public hearing focusing on two critical urban issues: vacant land use and code enforcement in Baltimore. Representatives from city agencies and community stakeholders discussed innovative approaches to repurposing abandoned properties and improving the oversight of code inspectors.

Key Decisions

  • Community Land Use Options for Vacant Properties Discussion Initiated
  • Code Inspector Accountability Review Further Investigation Recommended
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. CALL TO ORDER
  2. INTRODUCTIONS
  3. ATTENDANCE
  4. ROLL CALL
  5. ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING
  6. LO25-0031 Vacant Land Use & Resident-Led Solutions For the purpose of: calling relevant City Agencies and Representatives, as well as 3rd party stakeholders, to review and discuss the uses and opportunities that vacant properties can contribute to. Topics will include, but are not limited to: Community-led reuse, greening, stewardship, urban agriculture, & land trusts.
    Legislative Oversight
  7. LO25-0034 Code Enforcement & Inspector Accountability For the purpose of: calling relevant City Agencies and Representatives, as well as 3rd party stakeholders to review and conduct oversight on the Code Enforcement process in the City Of Baltimore. This will include accountability of Code Inspectors, the consistency with which the code is enforced, hearing about working conditions, staffing constraints and other concerns.
    Legislative Oversight
  8. THIS MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC