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Housing & Economic Development Committee

Tuesday, August 18, 2026 · 5:15 PM AM · Virtual/Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall, Phone: #1-408-418-9388, Access code: 2340 861 3785, Password: Public, Link: https://bmore.webex.com/bmore/j.php?MTID=m37c5d783dd71c8d78b95ff535d734646

TL;DR

The Housing & Economic Development Committee held a public hearing to review Baltimore's policies on vacant and abandoned properties, including the city's whole block strategy and implementation timelines. The committee also conducted legislative oversight of the Baltimore Vacant Reinvestment Council to examine reinvestment efforts, interagency coordination, and public accountability measures.

Key Decisions

  • Whole Block Strategy & Disposition Timelines Review Under Review
  • Baltimore Vacant Reinvestment Council Oversight Under Review
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. CALL TO ORDER
  2. INTRODUCTIONS
  3. ATTENDANCE
  4. ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. ADJOURNMENT
  8. THIS MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC