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    July 21, 2026
    Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing!
  • Neighbors gathered this spring for a block party to celebrate the unveiling of Harmony Park, a light installation by Ekene Ijeoma, in Greenmount West, Baltimore. Attendees were invited to link hands with friends and strangers alike.

    How Public Spaces Support Civic Engagement

    June 18, 2026
    Key civic moments in history have unfolded in neighborhood parks, street corners, and community centers. Design can either support those…
  • Portrait of Lindsay Brugger, NDC board member.

    Board Member Feature: Lindsay Brugger

    June 17, 2026
    As former VP of Urban Resilience at the Urban Land Institute, Lindsay brought a national lens to one of our…
  • Trash Dash image of grass against sky.

    Designing for Climate, Community, and Ecosystem Health

    June 4, 2026
    Six insights shared at the Maryland Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects Regional Conference.
  • The Vision is Yours Placemaking and Placekeeping Conference 2026: closing celebration outside.

    The Vision Is Yours 2026 Conference Highlights

    May 29, 2026
    Over 260 changemakers gathered for The Vision Is Yours 2026 to explore placemaking, community-led design, public art, and collaborative neighborhood…
  • Winning team posing with trophy and NDC branded tote at Trash Dash 2026 at Middle Branch Park, Baltimore.

    Trash Dash 2026 Cleanup Supports Community Design Work

    May 28, 2026
    Over 78 people showed up to our annual Trash Dash cleanup competition. Together, we collected 75 bags and raised $9,700.
  • Portrait of Jennifer Vey, Board Secretary of the Neighborhood Design Center. Her professional journey is a masterclass in turning ideas into impact. For 22 years at the Brookings Institution, she served as a Senior Fellow and ultimately Director of the Anne T. and Robert M. Bass Center for Transformative Placemaking.

    Board Member Feature: Jennifer Vey

    May 22, 2026
    Jennifer has generated dozens of publications and brought national attention to the economic and social power of thoughtful placemaking.
  • Neighbors gather, holding hands in vibrant neighborhood setting: Greenmount West, Baltimore, during Harmony Park art unveiling. Photo by Tedd Henn.

    Building Community Power Through Investment: MCIC Community Engagement Initiative

    May 18, 2026
    NDC co-led a statewide engagement campaign and synthesized regional findings into a full suite of deliverables: event summaries, six strategic…
  • Two gloved women planting native plants in mulch ground.

    Grant Opportunities for Maryland Community Projects

    May 17, 2026
    Seven local grants on a rolling basis to help with neighborhood improvements.
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    Join Us for the Trash Dash FUNdraiser on Saturday, May 16!

    May 16, 2026
    The Trash Dash is a family-friendly, earth-friendly cleanup competition that brings our community together to steward our public places —…
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