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 useable 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 of vacant lot restoration, check out our Guide to Greening Neighborhoods, email Abby Cocke or call her at (410) 448-5663 ext. 122.