In Roland Park, there was redlining. Homebuyers who were Jews or Blacks were steered elsewhere.
In Edmondson Village, there was blockbusting. Whites were scared into selling their homes at rock bottom prices. They were resold to Black buyers at higher prices.
I’m working on recreation projects in both communities.
The Roland Park Community Foundation will be converting 20 acres of private land into a public park.
A portion will be set aside for recreational use by students at Poly and Western, as well as other schools.
Today, I was updated on the status of the discussions about that site.
https://www.baltimoresun.com/maryland/baltimore-city/bs-md-ci-hillside-park-roland-park-recreational-space-20230109-bvtgoubmtrhwrajtx5ykss3bhu-story.html
There was a tragic shooting death of a 16-year old at the Edmondson Village Shopping Center last week.
My 41st District colleagues and I were already working on securing state funding for the redevelopment of the shopping center. Enhanced security will be a part of that effort.
https://www.baltimoresun.com/opinion/columnists/dan-rodricks/bs-ed-rodricks-0108-edmondson-richardson-20230106-t4qlggmhvnc33pnn3pix6dpcza-story.html
The running track at Edmondson Senior High School needs to be restored.
Today, I researched a similar effort that we funded at Northwestern Senior High School a decade ago.
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The legislative session starts on Wednesday.
Tell me what issues concern you most.
