Over 100 Baltimore transit riders & supporters rallied at City Hall this morning to #FundBmoreBus & the #RedLine. #BetterTransitNOW #MajorLeagueTransit @cmtalliance.bsky.social @thefundbalt.bsky.social
Baltimoreans for People-Oriented Places
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Advocating for more walkable, lovable places - for Baltimore, by Baltimore - through productive and sustainable transportation and land use choices. Formerly Strong Towns Baltimore. Learn more at baltpop.org.
Rallying with ⬆️100 people in front of Baltimore City Hall for fair transit funding. @jahorne.bsky.social, @zekecohen.bsky.social @thefundbalt.bsky.social @atulocal689.bsky.social, @bikemore.net @baltpop.org Sierra Club of Md, and others.
Our last book club meeting on 9/25 at @redemmas.org where we talked about The Beautiful Struggle by Ta-Nehisi Coates! For those who haven't read the book, it gives a great personal perspective on Coates' childhood in West Baltimore! Next meeting is going to be on Oct 23rd! More info coming soon...
Ever wondered about the difference between a parkway and a boulevard? The web site for the book Street Design, Second Edition provides a fantastic catalog of essential street types, including concise explanations and attractive, evocative animations 🔗 street.design/models
STREET DESIGN — Essential Street Types / Animations
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Join Baltimore transit riders/supporters as we fight to #FundBmoreBus & #BaltimoreRedLine on Sep 30 9 am @ City Hall. Baltimore transit riders deserve frequent, reliable service that's long overdue! @cmtalliance.bsky.social @thefundbalt.bsky.social @bikemore.net #BetterTransitNOW #MajorLeagueTransit
Maryland DOT's draft funding plan came out recently, and guess what? Baltimore's public transportation money got cut again. That's not acceptable. Next Wednesday, we need you to make your voices heard: a 9 am rally/hearing at Baltimore City Hall, and a 1 pm hearing at the Towson University Union.
Baltimore City's Bill 26-0195 to legalize accessory dwelling units is going for a vote in front of the Land Use and Transportation Committee on Thurs morning. Please contact your councilmember to urge them to amend to allow for INTERNAL ADUs! Submit testimony: www.baltimorecity.gov/city-council...
Join Baltimore transit riders/supporters as we fight to #FundBmoreBus & #BaltimoreRedLine on Sep 30 9 am @ City Hall. Baltimore transit riders deserve frequent, reliable service that's long overdue! @cmtalliance.bsky.social @thefundbalt.bsky.social @bikemore.net #BetterTransitNOW #MajorLeagueTransit
The Land Use and Transportation Committee of Baltimore City Council will be hearing Bill 26-0195 on ADUs tomorrow, Sep 17th, at 9 am. But what are ADUs, and why do they matter? See more info on the City Council website 🔗 baltimore.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
What is transit-oriented development (TOD), and should we have more of it? The Baltimore County Council is holding a work session on TOD today, September 15th, at 4pm. Sign up to testify in-person or online by 3pm! 🔗 countycouncil.baltimorecountymd.gov/virtual-meet...
Our next book club meeting will be on Friday, September 25th, 5pm at @redemmas.org We'll be discussing The Beautiful Struggle by Ta-Nehisi Coates. See you there!
The September 2026 in-person meeting of BaltPOP is scheduled for Saturday, September 19th at 10am at the Walbrook branch of the Pratt Library located at 3203 W. North Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21216. Check 🔗 before leaving groups.io/g/baltpop/to... illustration by @sierraiola.bsky.social
🚇🦀 Baltimore’s State Center is being reimagined into a walkable, transit‑connected neighborhood with new homes, green space & community‑driven planning. See what’s coming and how to get involved. 🔗 baltimorestatecenter.com #Baltimore #CharmCity #CompleteStreets #SafeStreets
Baltimore State Center
On a mission to connect community and transit to the heart of Charm City
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Follow these Streets of Baltimore pages to learn more and stay updated on @bmorecitydot.bsky.social projects near you! streetsofbaltimore.com/watertransit streetsofbaltimore.com/greenwaydrui... streetsofbaltimore.com/greenwaymidd...
🦀🚇 BaltPOP is kicking off new working groups focused on land value tax, outreach, tactical urbanism, social media/art, MDGA revenue, 311, urbanist families, transit/Bay Bridge & small biz advocacy and more! Explore + add your availability: groups.io/g/baltpop/to...
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Baltimoreans for People-Oriented Places@baltpop.org · 3mo agoBaltimore Rec and Parks is currently asking for your feedback on future programming for Druid Lake! Please take a moment to complete the Summer 2026 Park Activity Survey 🔗 yourdruidlake.govocal.com/en/projects/... Your input is essential as we shape the next phase of the project.
The August 2026 in-person meeting of BaltPOP is scheduled for Saturday, August 29th at 10am at the Pennsylvania Avenue branch of the Enoch Pratt library located at 1531 W. North Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21217. 🔗 for details groups.io/g/baltpop/to...
#BaltPOP out and about! 1. June meeting at #BTEC 2. Walk audit conducted by Luke after June meeting 3. BaltPOP at #CharlesStPromenade 📸: Mike & Delphine
Only 2 more days left to submit feedback on the @bmorecitydot.bsky.social Vision Zero Action Plan! 🔗 streetsofbaltimore.com/visionzero
PlanHoward Academy applications are open! This 5‑week course gives Howard County residents a hands-on look at land use, zoning, and how planning decisions shape our communities. Sessions run Sept 22–Oct 20. Apply by Aug 2: www.surveymonkey.com/r/PHAFall26app
Baltimore Rec and Parks is currently asking for your feedback on future programming for Druid Lake! Please take a moment to complete the Summer 2026 Park Activity Survey 🔗 yourdruidlake.govocal.com/en/projects/... Your input is essential as we shape the next phase of the project.
‼️ Reminder! ‼️ Illustration by Alice Xu
Baltimoreans for People-Oriented Places@baltpop.org · 3mo agoBaltPOP’s 4‑year anniversary meeting is happening Sat, July 25 at 10am! Join us at the Canton Enoch Pratt Library (1030 S. Ellwood Ave) in the first‑floor meeting room. Agenda: intros, action opportunities, brainstorming. Check for updates: groups.io/g/baltpop/me...
A really good group of people in Mt. Vernon need our help! Baby’s on Fire is closing this Sunday, 7/19. If you’re able, please donate to help the staff as they transition to their next journey! gofund.me/41761851b
Donate to Support Staff of Baby's on Fire in Mt Vernon, Baltimore, organized by Saro Khan
After weeks of silence in response to our request for voluntary reco… Saro Khan needs your support for Support Staff of Baby's on Fire in Mt Vernon, Baltimore
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We’ll be meeting again on Friday, 7/24 @ 5 PM @redemmas.org and we’ll continue discussing High Risers. See you there!
Baltimoreans for People-Oriented Places@baltpop.org · 4mo agoThe BaltPOP Urbanism Book Club will meet again @redemmas.org on 6/26 at 5 PM! The book for this month is High Risers by Ben Austen, which recounts the public housing experience in Chicago's troubled "projects." Hope to see you there!
#MTARideAndSeek is happening now! Are you playing?
Baltimoreans for People-Oriented Places@baltpop.org · 3mo ago📆 UPCOMING EVENT 📆 MTA Ride & Seek is a citywide scavenger hunt happening July 10–12 that invites participants to discover local destinations using public transit. Mark your calendar, learn more, & sign up: www.mta.maryland.gov/scavenger-hunt #mtarideandseek @mtamarylandalerts.bsky.social
BaltPOP’s 4‑year anniversary meeting is happening Sat, July 25 at 10am! Join us at the Canton Enoch Pratt Library (1030 S. Ellwood Ave) in the first‑floor meeting room. Agenda: intros, action opportunities, brainstorming. Check for updates: groups.io/g/baltpop/me...
📆 UPCOMING EVENT 📆 MTA Ride & Seek is a citywide scavenger hunt happening July 10–12 that invites participants to discover local destinations using public transit. Mark your calendar, learn more, & sign up: www.mta.maryland.gov/scavenger-hunt #mtarideandseek @mtamarylandalerts.bsky.social
‼️POSTPONED: June 26th‼️ Apologies for the late notice, but tomorrow’s Urbanism Book Club for June will be postponed. Stay tuned for updates for our July meetup!
Baltimoreans for People-Oriented Places@baltpop.org · 4mo agoThe BaltPOP Urbanism Book Club will meet again @redemmas.org on 6/26 at 5 PM! The book for this month is High Risers by Ben Austen, which recounts the public housing experience in Chicago's troubled "projects." Hope to see you there!
‼️POSTPONED: June 26th‼️ Apologies for the late notice, but tomorrow’s Urbanism Book Club for June will be postponed. Stay tuned for updates for our July meetup!
Baltimoreans for People-Oriented Places@baltpop.org · 4mo agoThe BaltPOP Urbanism Book Club will meet again @redemmas.org on 6/26 at 5 PM! The book for this month is High Risers by Ben Austen, which recounts the public housing experience in Chicago's troubled "projects." Hope to see you there!