Building From the Ground Up

Summary

Introducing Oliver. It’s a Baltimore neighborhood that’s seen better days. It’s also the inspiring story of resident engagement, innovative fundraising and a community that’s transforming hundreds of homes in an effort to change its next chapter.

Table of Contents

• Table of Contents
• Introduction
• The Oliver Project
• The Role of Community Organizing
• A Partnership With the Reinvestment Fund
• A Market-Driven Approach
• Results to Date
• Lessons
• Conclusion
• Acknowledgments

Key Takeaway

Oliver is a neighborhood that's getting a second chance

Many partners — residents, businesses, churches, foundations and community development experts — have worked together to transform Baltimore’s hard-hit Oliver neighborhood. Their focus? Create a viable real estate market and reinvigorate a community that has struggled to contend with disinvestment and concentrated poverty.