Press
Welcome to the Neighborhood Design Center’s media hub, where you’ll find recent news stories highlighting our community-driven design efforts and partnerships.
Our work supports visions for healthier, more equitable, and vibrant public spaces. For over 50 years, we’ve collaborated with communities to bring their ideas to life through participatory design. See our highlighted press.
MARCH 2025
Spotlight On Maryland — The Neighborhood Design Center
March 2025
Parent You Should Know: Briony Hynson
FEBRUARY 2025
Neighborhood Design Center to host team-based trash cleanup fundraiser in Baltimore
FEBRUARY 2025
Artists selected to create artworks as part of Bloomberg Philanthropies’ $1M “Inviting Light” initiative in Station North
JANUARY 2025
In Baltimore, Urban Farming Isn’t Just About Growing Food
JANUARY 2025
Grassroots DesignFest seeks creative volunteers for design-a-thon
JANUARY 2025
‘Inviting Light’ invites you to preview Baltimore’s winning art contest entry
DECEMBER 2024
Groups deal with aftermath of fire at Camp Small
NOVEMBER 2024
Holding its own in the face of development, Baltimore’s oldest Black neighborhood marks its territory
NOVEMBER 2024
Hope Village opens to help people facing housing insecurity become homeowners
June 2024
Neighborhood Design Center discusses International Placemaking Week and its importance in Baltimore
JUNE 2024
Hope Village Oliver community hosts tour with international participants
JUNE 2024
Tribute to civil rights advocate Helena Hicks is one of 21 new murals near Lexington Market
JULY 2024
New North Brentwood / Brentwood Park turns a tarnished past into a shining monument of hope
JULY 2024
Design principles show how to build safer CRE
DECEMBER 2023
Tackling Baltimore’s vacant-home problem, one auction at a time
DECEMBER 2023
Preserving the civil rights history of Old West Baltimore, one renovation at a time
November 2023
Spotlight on Maryland: The Neighborhood Design Center
October 2023
Maryland Today with the Neighborhood Design Center
October 2023
Baltimore wins $1M grant for public art project in Station North
September 2023
Baltimore Chosen as Host City for International Placemaking Week
March 2023
Urban Upcycling with Neighborhood Design Center
If you’re a journalist looking to learn more about our work or connect with one of our experts, we’re here to help.
For inquiries, interview requests, or additional resources, please reach out to:
Sara Warfield at Sara@SaraWarfieldCommunications.com