The Before Picture
When the Oliver project began, 40% of the area’s properties were vacant or abandoned, and existing homes had little market value.
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.
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.