About
Power in Dirt will revitalize vacant lots in some of the most blighted areas of the city through volunteer engagement, and get the government red tape and bureaucracy out of the way to make this happen. Residents in Baltimore have already stepped up to turn blighted vacant lots into vibrant community managed open spaces. In fact, there are over 150 of these spaces so far, serving residents in numerous ways, as spaces to gather, to appreciate art, to grow food, to play sports, to just sit and enjoy relief from the built environment of concrete. Crime reduction, improved physical and mental health, improved nutrition, increased property values, and stronger ecosystems are all proven benefits of maintaining, greening, and caring for our physical surroundings.
Project Overview
Promote StepUP, Baltimore’s Cities of Service Plan, and focus on promotion and awareness of the Power in Dirt Initiative.
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Designers
Becky Slogeris, Andrew Walters