MEDIA ADVISORY
For Immediate Release:
September 29, 2021
Contact:
Rahwa Andemichael
240-277-2588
randemichael@senate.state.md.us
Legislation Establishing West North Avenue Development Authority
Effective Date: October 1st
Join State and Baltimore City Elected Officials as they Announce Senate Bill 783 Going into Effect on October 1st and What It Means for West Baltimore
WHAT: Press Conference Announcing Establishment of West North Ave Development Authority
WHO: The event is open to all in the community that would like to attend. Attendees include: Dr. Anthony Jenkins, Coppin State University President; Senator Antonio Hayes; Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford; Mayor Brandon Scott; City Council President Nick Mosby; Delegate Marlon Amprey; civic leaders and other community partners.
WHEN: Thursday, September 30, 2021, 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: J. Millard Tawes Ballroom, 2nd floor
Coppin State University
2500 W North Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21216
Please park on Lot J in the spaces marked with orange cones (see attached map). Also, please complete the visitor symptom assessment form prior to visiting the campus. It can be accessed here: https://www.coppin.edu/visit
Senate Bill 783, sponsored by Senator Antonio Hayes and Delegate Marlon Amprey, and signed by Governor Larry Hogan in April, established a West North Avenue Development Authority to work in coordination with residents to create a comprehensive neighborhood revitalization strategy for the area and its buffer zone. The plan will be targeted at benefiting the residents, housing, neighborhoods, economic development, and the transportation of both pedestrians and vehicles.
Membership of the Authority will be comprised of representatives who are vital to the success of the area and future economic success. They include: elected officials, city/state agencies, anchor educational institutions, and community association groups. This legislation is aimed at having a higher level of transparency and constituent controlled policies, thereby ensuring that the investment will benefit the people who need it most.
Through this legislation, city and state stakeholders will be able to come together to create an overall vision for the future of West North Avenue. Impactful institutions such as Coppin State University, MICA and local community associations have the potential to influence the development of the corridor. These institutions, among others, have the capacity to attract professionals to the area and increase the overall development of the region. The area has the potential to become a vibrant and economic boost for the surrounding community and all of Baltimore. The West North Avenue Development Authority will champion revitalization efforts through strategic investment, as well as provide oversight to ensure that the community benefits from such investment.
For more information or questions, please contact Rahwa Andemichael at randemichael@senate.state.md.us or 240-277-2588.