Master Plans
Neighborhood Plans Policy
The Planning Commission, on January 11, 2018, adopted a policy regarding the recognition of community led plans. This policy exists to clarify the difference between City-managed plans and Community-managed plans. You can read more about it here.
DHCD Framework for Community Development
Baltimore City Department of Housing and Community Development issued a comprehensive Community Development Framework. The Framework brings into focus DHCD's overall strategy and plan and articulates key strategic approaches for launching a new era of neighborhood investment. It is available via this link.
Comprehensive Master Plan
In 2006, The Department of Planning developed a new Comprehensive Master Plan for Baltimore City to direct economic growth and quality of life initiatives for the next 10 years. The Plan looks closely at how Baltimoreans LIVE, EARN, PLAY, and LEARN, and the future progress we can make in each area.
Neighborhood Plans
Baltimore is a city of neighborhoods, and we have a large number of neighborhood and area plans. Many of these are community managed as described in the Neighborhood Plans policy above.
Click here to view a list of plans.
Urban Renewal Plans
An Urban Renewal Plan (URP) is a form of overlay zoning that is more restrictive than the city’s zoning code. Urban Renewal Plans in Baltimore date back to the late 1960’s and regulate specific geographies ranging from small business districts to entire communities.
Click here to learn more and view a list of plans.
Other Topic Plans
In addition to neighborhood plans, we have many other types of plans, including park master plans, sustainability plans, transportation plans, and other policy documents.