About

The Southwest Partnership includes Hollins Roundhouse, Pigtown, Mount Clare, Union Square, Poppleton, Franklin Square, and Barre Circle. We aim to address the collective issues of the neighborhoods and assist development and revitalization on a regional scale. We partner with our neighbors, surrounding communities, City government, area institutions, and businesses, knowing that when we take the right road, together and with integrity, everyone will benefit.

Project Overview

A cohort of multidisciplinary designers at MICA will provide research, ideation, and design strategy to the Hollins Market District and Baltimore Street area, developing temporary interventions that demonstrate the area’s potential to become a vibrant social and economic hubs for Southwest. Outcomes will serve as proof of concept for larger commercial development investment. Interventions will be informed by the Southwest Partnership’s extensive community engagement process and will build upon the research and recommendations put forward by urban design and commercial development consultants.

Designers

Kaitlin Jentzen, Daniel Khang,Yushi Luo,Sylvia Mata-Marin, Kajsa Nichols-Smith, Kirsten Poulsen House, Samantha Redles, and Dewayne Whitfield