Committee Priority Projects
What would the Committee like to see done this year? Committee has $25,000 available for projects that they would like to see done
- Mural guide
- Franklin Square Comfort Station
- Wayfinding Signs
- Bike Routes/bike lines
- Traffic Calming in Poppleton
- Fixing uneven sidewalks
If funding were available what would the Committee like to focus on first?
Franklin Square Comfort Station, Current wayfinding signs
Laura would like to see money spent on signs
Serena would like to focus on projects that could be easily done
Committee asked to come to next month’s meeting with potential projects that they would like to see done with the funding for the committee. Please come with plans and budgets so we can see what will happen with the funding
Dotie would like to see a painted sculpture in each neighborhood
Public Space Grants for 2022
SWP has extra funding for neighborhood grants this year through the Lowe’s Foundation. Proposal is to do two separate categories of grants: up to $20,000 and up to $5,000. Grants up to $20,000 would require an LOI to be approved before applying.
Questions for the Committee:
1, What would we like to prioritize in grants this year?
- Do we want to keep the extra points for projects in less awarded neighborhoods? We do have enough funding to guarantee at least one project in each neighborhood, but this would give those neighborhoods a better chance at 2nd, 3rd projects.
Committee discussed and finalized the rubric. Applications will be open early March and applications will be open early June
Spring Projects
Looking at potentially working with neighborhoods to plan community clean ups and encouraging each neighbor to clean in front of their house. If folks are interested in helping to work with those neighborhoods let Donnell know
Hollins: Hollins is 5/28..8/20 ….11/12, Barre Circle
Donnell encouraged each neighborhood to get their tree orders in
Sub Committee Updates
RFP out for contractors for Franklin Square Comfort Station, Signs still looking for money, Planning meeting for Sowebo Fest 6-7pm
David will plan neighborhood bike rides for this spring
Howard shared information about Baltimore City greening grants that are available
Monday February 28th is free for everyone at the B&O (10-4)
