Planning News
Baltimore Commission on Sustainability Accepting Applications Now
Applications are open to fill open seats on the Baltimore Commission on Sustainability. The Commission on Sustainability is a 21-member body with 20 members appointed by the Mayor and one City Council representative. The Commission oversees the implementation of the Sustainability Plan, monitoring and reporting progress annually. The Commission is made up of members representing environmental groups, community organizations, labor unions, public health and environmental justice interests, and private industry.
Apply: https://mayor.baltimorecity.gov/bc/application
Questions? Email: sustainability@baltimorecity.gov
 
Time to Update Your Entry in the City's Community Association Directory
Calling all community organization leaders: please take a moment to review and update your entries in the City's Community Association Directory (search/update tab). The Community Association Directory is a tool for residents, agencies, and other interested groups to connect with neighborhood organizations, business associations, and community development corporations. The public listing includes the names of organizational leadership, phone numbers, service boundaries, and, where offered, a schedule of public meetings or other information such as election schedules, bylaws, and areas of interest. Community associations are required to update their entries annually or as changes occur. Registration in the Directory benefits your organization by improving your visibility and ensuring your inclusion in opportunities for resources, such as dumpster days and eligibility for certain grants. Updating the Directory will ensure that City agencies, City Council, residents, and partner organizations have your most current contact information for communication about zoning, development, neighborhood resources, and more. Please review and update your entry in the Directory by no later than March 1, 2025. Please reach out with any questions or for assistance. Thank you!
 To guide the City in making necessary physical improvements, the City Charter requires the Planning Commission to annually recommend a six-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to the Board of Estimates. Each year, the Planning Department works with various City agencies to prepare and present a new six-year program. The first year of the six-year program is the budget year and becomes the basis for the capital component of the Ordinance of Estimates (budget), adopted by City Council.
You have an opportunity to participate in this process! You are invited to attend one of the presentations listed below to learn more about the Capital Improvement Program and what agencies are requesting funding for in the upcoming years. You can share your priorities with the Planning Commission as they prepare recommendations over the next few months.
January 9, 2025
9:00am: Finance and Planning Overview
10:00am: Baltimore Development Corporation
11:15am: Baltimore City Recreation and Parks
1:15 pm: Housing and Community Development
2:30 pm: Department of General Services
January 16, 2025
9:00 am: Department of Public Works Solid Waste
10:15 am: Department of Public Works Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater Utilities
11:30 am: Department of Transportation
1:30 pm: Baltimore City Information Technology
All presentations will take place at 417 E. Fayette St., 8th Floor and will also be livestreamed. If you have any questions, please contact Sara Paranilam at sara.paranilam@baltimorecity.gov.
The City of Baltimore’s 2025 Environmental Offset Grants Program is now accepting applications!
The Office of Sustainability administers a grant program to distribute Critical Area Management Program (CAMP) and Forest Conservation Offset monies to non-profit organizations throughout the city. The grants are intended to fund projects that will restore and expand our tree canopy and urban forests, improve the quality of our waterways, and improve quality of life and habitat in Baltimore. Nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, community associations, and service and civic groups are all eligible to apply. This year, the grant awards will range from $5,000 - $75,000. The deadline to apply is January 17, 2025. Please visit the grant portal to access the application. If you’d like to learn more about the grant program, please reach out to Rachel Whiteheart or Grace Hansen.
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