International Center for Sustainable Development
$300,000 / 2001 / Community Development
Two grants for start-up costs to establish the International Center for Sustainable Development in Baltimore. The focus of the program is to promote energy conservation, efficiency, renewable energy and sustainable development through the efforts of an Energy Ombudsman and the convening of a Sustainable Baltimore Forum of community leaders and experts to discuss local opportunities.
Live Baltimore Marketing Center
$40,000 / 2001 / Community Development
For continued support of marketing activities designed to promote residential living in Baltimore City. Focus will be website and distribution of sales packets.
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development
$60,603 / 2001 / Community Development
For additional support of the Live Near Your Work program, in partnership with Citizens Planning and Housing Association. The purpose of the program is to provide financial incentives for employees who purchase homes in neighborhoods near their workplace.
Maryland Film Festival
$90,000 / 2001 / Community Development
Two-year support of the 2002 and 2003 Maryland Film Festival. This funding includes travel expenses to bring filmmakers to Baltimore during an annual spring festival as a marketing tool to encourage future film production in Baltimore and Maryland.
Office of the Mayor
$125,000 / 2001 / Community Development
For expenses related to Phase II of a land use and redevelopment plan for the east side neighborhood north of Johns Hopkins Hospital. The plan centers on a biomedical research facility and explores the feasibility of other economic, retail and residential uses.