PROJECT TIMELINE
What we’ve achieved and where we’re headed
Reimagine Middle Branch builds on over a decade of planning, outreach, and engagement in South Baltimore communities. Long-term planning work and community engagement is happening concurrently to the construction and implementation of transformational projects.
Continued engagement throughout the implementation phases with community residents, stakeholder groups, and technical experts.
APRIL 2024
Launch celebration with project partners and community leaders on April 19, 2024 for start of construction of the Middle Branch Resiliency Initiative (MBRI) with the Hanover Street Wetlands.
FEBRUARY 2024
First Winter Activation: Free Pop-up ice-skating event in Middle Branch Park
NOVEMBER 2023
Black Sox Memorial Project outreach initiatives expand with launch of community input survey.
OCTOBER 2023
Community Development Fund and South Baltimore Gateway Funding Consortium launched.
SEPTEMBER 2023
Middle Branch Resiliency Initiative (MBRI) Community Information Session on September 13, 2023.
JUNE 2023
Westport Waterfront Park Community Input Session on June 27, 2023.
FEBRUARY 2023
Plan is adopted by Baltimore City’s Planning Committee on February 9, 2023.
WINTER 2023
The final draft Plan is being prepared for Baltimore City’s Department of Planning's Commission hearing for adoption on February 9, 2023.
FALL 2022
The draft Plan is available for public view and a feedback form is available for comment.
The Reimagine Middle Branch Plan is presented at virtual public info sessions.
Grand Opening of the Middle Branch Fitness and Wellness Center in Reedbird Park.
SPRING/SUMMER 2022
The Community Design Lab, an environmental design program for South Baltimore high school students taught by members of the planning team.
Reimagine Middle Branch Plan updates are shared at a Public Meeting and Ice Cream Social
Reimagine Middle Branch Pop-up! hosts engagement events at communities around the Middle Branch.
WINTER 2021–2022
More opportunities to give feedback including public meetings and online surveys.
The RMB team develops plans based on community feedback.
FALL 2021
The RMB team hosts a public meeting to share preliminary ideas and gather community feedback.
FALL 2021
Opening of a new turf field in Reedbird Park, the first completed part of the Middle Branch Fitness and Wellness Center sports complex.
SUMMER–FALL 2021
The RMB team surveys South Baltimore communities and stakeholders for input on park uses and activities.
SUMMER 2021
South Baltimore Gateway Partnership announces $6M in funding for South Baltimore community parks.
SUMMER 2021
The RMB team hosts a fellowship program with Morgan State University, welcoming 5 design and planning students to the project.
SUMMER 2021
The Reimagine Middle Branch team hosts Splash! A Community Waterfront Event.
SUMMER 2021
Launch of the Gwynns Falls Trash Wheel.
SPRING 2021
Completion of Reimagine Middle Branch’s Project Brief.
Reimagine Middle Branch, a community-driven initiative, is led by the City of Baltimore, South Baltimore Gateway Partnership, and Parks & People, working alongside a team of expert consultants, stakeholders, and Baltimoreans.
