Jaiden
“If there was something I would change about the Middle Branch waterfront, it would be to have better maintenance and upgrades to some of the amenities on the pier.
Andrew
“What we design and what we make must be for people. The Middle Branch has an emotional connection and I think is a reminder of personality within people and communities and how they use it.”
Courtney
“The Middle Branch has a peaceful and beautiful presence and, in the future, I would love to see it as something that's much more integrated into the community.”
Joseph
“I think it’s important for there to be educational programs around boating and things like water safety since many people don’t have those skills and would want to learn.”
Reimagine Middle Branch Winter 2022 Community Meeting
FEBRUARY 24, 2022, 6-8PM, VIRTUAL
The Reimagine Middle Branch team hosts a public meeting and shares design and planning updates and seeks feedback on the ideas from the community.
Morgan State University Fellowship Program
Five MSU students joined the Reimagine Middle Branch team for 10 Weeks in the Summer of 2021.
Alice
“I love fishing and crabbing and I’ve been coming out here for years.”
Trayvon
“I have young cousins that need an environment they can grow up in that is positive.”
Middle Branch Fitness and Wellness Center
The new state-of-the-art recreation and fitness center at Reedbird Park will feature multiple pools, a gym, fitness studios, and maker spaces.
Molly
“I love everyone’s willingness to help each other out in this community. People really take the opportunity to lift each other up. With that said, rowing should be more available for anyone who wants to do it.”
Karyn
“With over 100 adult members and nearly 60 students, BCR is a 'unique microcosm' of the city where I would like everyone to feel welcomed to join.”
Reimagine Middle Branch Fall 2021 Community Meeting
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021, 6-8PM, VIRTUAL
The RMB team hosted a public meeting to share preliminary concepts, and asked the public for feedback on the materials shared.
Stephan
“I would like to see better dock structures get built for safety reasons.”
Splash! A Community Waterfront Event
The event offered an array of opportunities to learn about, enjoy, and build comfort with being on the water through programmed rowing, kayaking, fishing and environmental education activities.
Gwynns Falls Trash Wheel
Gwynnda the Good Wheel of the West, Baltimore’s fourth trash wheel, was opened in Ridgely’s Cove at the mouth of the Gwynns Falls.
Neighborhood Park Investments
South Baltimore Gateway Partnership, in coordination with Baltimore’s Department of Recreation and Parks, will invest $6 Million in South Baltimore neighborhood parks.
Jordan
“I was able to witness youth realize that they’ll be okay on the water. If they can conquer this fear, then we should all be able to do things that scare us.”