The document discusses the $1 billion Public School Construction and Revitalization Act of 2013, emphasizing the need for a holistic approach to community development alongside school construction. It outlines collaboration between various stakeholders, innovative school designs, improved infrastructure, and community support initiatives aimed at revitalizing neighborhoods in Baltimore. The strategy aims to create a sense of place and neighborhood identity while facilitating economic growth through targeted community investment.

1. $1 billion
The Public School Construction and Revitalization Act of 2013

2. But just building new schools
is not enough.

3. Together, we must
break the cycle

4. It can be done.
Elsewhere, the holistic approach has yielded results.
• New Orleans, LA
• East Lake, GA

5. We are committed.
The MOU stipulates community revitalization.
• Presumes collaboration between the City, Schools and Stadium Authority
• Requires coordination of school construction with community
revitalization

6. a Formal Strategy.

7. Community Investment
Zone
• A formal strategy for community development around school
construction
• Applies existing programs and resources in a coordinated manner
• Provides a framework for new initiatives to be formed
• A holistic approach that addresses the interdependency of issues

8. Concentrated Impact
• A defined limited area
• Improve image and
create a sense of place
• Designed to each site’s
conditions
• Adaptively address
needs of each
community

9. New Community Schools
• Innovative designs
• Sustainable
• Uses shared with
community:
• Gym
• Media Center
• Assembly Hall
• Computer Lab
• Dedicated community
space:
• After school programs
• Fitness Center
• Recreation Center

10. Community Open Spaces
• Village Square:
• Gives sense of place
• Forms neighborhood
identity
• Holds events
• Holds informal social
gathering
• Neighborhood green space
• Athletic fields
• Playgrounds
• Community Gardens

11. Improved Infrastructure
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Street improvement
Utility upgrades
Sidewalk improvement
Street trees
Street lighting

12. Housing Revitalization
• Code enforcement
• “Vacants-to-Value”
• Incentives for
development

13. Commercial Development
• Public/Private
Partnerships
• Retail tenants
• Fresh foods
• Laundry
• Tax/legal
• Pharmacy
• Day care

14. Community Support
• Social program tenants
• Workforce
development
• Food Pantry
• Adult literacy
• Non-profit facilities
• Senior center
• Cultural/arts center
• Clinics

16. • Shows the Mayor’s commitment to neighborhoods
• Contributes to goal for 10,000 new families to move to Baltimore
• Fixing neighborhoods as strategy for economic growth