Councilman Marks opposes ‘sea of apartments’ at White Marsh Town Center

Baltimore County Councilman David Marks on Monday released the following statement regarding the proposal for more apartments in the White Marsh Town Center: “I inherited three major land use challenges after taking office: the potential development of the C.P. Crane plant in Bowleys Quarters, the proposed warehouse project at the Lafarge Quarry in Middle River, and a plan for hundreds […]

200-apartment development proposed for Nottingham area, community meeting scheduled

NOTTINGHAM, MD—More apartments are being proposed for northeastern Baltimore County, this time in the Nottingham area. Baltimore County will be holding a Community Input Meeting on July 18, 2023 to discuss “The Avenue at White Marsh Apartments” project, a proposed 200-apartment development. This is in addition to a proposed 500-apartment development at White Marsh Mall. According to the Department of […]

Baltimore County to host open house to discuss Hillendale/Parkville/Overlea Sustainable Community Area

PARKVILLE, MD—Baltimore County is inviting residents to help shape the future of the Hillendale/Parkville/Overlea Sustainable Community Area. The Baltimore County Department of Planning will hold an open house on Wednesday, June 21, 2023  from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Parkville High School. Residents will be able to weigh in on topics like environment, transportation, housing, economy, quality of life, and […]

Olszewski announces $1.1 million in additional federal funding for eviction prevention

TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Thursday announced that Baltimore County will receive an additional $1.1 million dollars in rental assistance funding from the U.S. Department of the Treasury, through its reallocation of federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program funds. Baltimore County was one of only three jurisdictions statewide to receive reallocation funding – obtaining the largest reallocation of federal dollars […]

Governor Moore releases supplemental FY 2024 budget plan

ANNAPOLIS, MD—This week, Governor Wes Moore announced his supplemental FY 2024 budget plan, which includes key adjustments to his first proposed budget to account for new revenue projections. The governor’s supplemental budget targets crucial investments toward rebuilding Maryland state government, bolstering public safety, ending child poverty, creating a competitive and equitable economy, and rebuilding our infrastructure. “This administration will always […]

Olszewski announces new legislation to strengthen Baltimore County rental housing registration, inspections processes

TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Monday announced new legislation to strengthen rental housing registration and inspections processes to improve housing quality in Baltimore County. “Every person deserves access to safe, quality place to call home and this legislation is another important step to ensure that is a reality across Baltimore County,” said County Executive Olszewski. “By modernizing our rental […]

Governor Moore announces $13.4 million to support affordable housing following Board of Public Works meeting

ANNAPOLIS, MD –​ Governor Wes Moore on Wednesday announced $13.4 million to support projects that create or preserve affordable rental housing units, awarded Wednesday morning during the Board of Public Works meeting. The board approved requests from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development to provide $10.4 million through the Rental Housing Works Program and $3 million from the […]

Olszewski announces foundational housing reform legislative package [VIDEO]

TOWSON, MD—County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Thursday proposed a package of foundational legislative reforms to expand access to new housing opportunities and address community concerns in Baltimore County. The proposed legislative reforms announced Thursday advances key recommendations of the County’s Affordable Housing Work Group, including: Establishing a dedicated and permanent Baltimore County Housing Opportunities Fund to allow for reoccurring investment […]