The Common Living property, seen in 2023. Image by Google Maps.
With New York developer out, Baltimore community wants say in future direction
The City of Baltimore has ended its 20-year agreement with New York-based developer La Cité in the Poppleton neighborhood. After millions in public investment, the clearing of 14 acres of land, and the displacement of residents, the developer brought just one residential project to fruition in two decades. Residents of the majority Black, historically underinvested community want a say in what comes next. (This article is behind a paywall.) (Baltimore Banner)
Wendell Felder narrowly wins Democratic nomination for DC’s Ward 7 councilmember
Wendell Felder is projected to win the Democratic nomination for Ward 7 councilmember — the only open DC Council seat on the primary ballot. This all but guarantees he will succeed outgoing incumbent Vincent Gray in the November general election. It’s a narrow victory; Felder won less than one-quarter of votes in a crowded field of ten candidates. (This article may be behind a paywall.) (Post)
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