Vacant Lots

Since the 1950s, Baltimore City's population has been reduced by more than one third. As a consequence, large numbers of properties have been abandoned leaving vacant lots throughout the City.  

Vacant lots are a burden to everyone, from the City agencies required to take care of them to the communities who must live with them, however, there is a way for communities to reclaim these sites and create usable space that improves the entire neighborhood. The Parks & People Foundation can connect your community with the resources necessary to reclaim a vacant lot and turn it into community managed open space.

If you'd like more information on vacant lot restoration, check out our Guide to Greening Neighborhoods, email info@parksandpeople.org or call (410) 448-5663.