HOLLINS MARKET MEETING UPDATES

UM Biopark Community Meeting

November 8, 2017

War Horse Cities CDC had an open discussion with the Southwest Baltimore community alongside UM BioPark and Southwest Partnership to discuss the future of the Hollins Roundhouse neighborhood. We presented our place-making and community experience around Baltimore. 

Hollins Market Community Input Meeting

January 31, 2018

War Horse Cities CDC hosted a meeting at James McHenry Elementary School to hear vital input from the Hollins Market Community about the coming renovation. Though still in the early stages, we want to include the community in every step of the way to ensure the newly renovated market is the best it can be and meets the needs of residents, merchants, customers. Some of the suggestions for the market from the more than 70 community members present included fresh fruit, meat, and vegetables, coffee, chocolatier, pre-packaged foods, bar, various casual foods and more. 

Commercial Development Committee Meeting

March 27, 2018

War Horse Cities CDC attended the Commercial Development Committee Meeting hosted by Southwest Partnership. Jim Mills, Director of Design and Development, summarized our work in the community and the detailed plans for lighting, streetscape, landscape, and wayfinding to encourage personal safety. Ana Castro of JRS Architects presented an overview of existing and proposed designs, including the plans, elevations, and existing with proposed renders. Our next meeting will present the proposed plans to the community directly with opportunities to give direct feedback.

Hollins Market Community Meeting

April 11, 2018

At the Hollins Market Community Meeting, Jim Mills, Director of Design and Development at War Horse Cities and Ana Castro of JRS Architects presented preliminary plans for the Hollins Market Shed as well as a community wayfinding plan, which includes public-safety, trash, art, lighting, and more. 

"The plans were met with optimism by community residents. Some asked about leasing opportunities in the new market and others asked about how War Horse and the city planned to keep the market area clean and tidy, unlike the area outside Lexington Market downtown that is constantly strewn with debris.

"We are very community-oriented," Mills said. "We want a mixed bag of small retailers and restaurants and other makers of small items. We're focused on keeping the market focused on food and are now working
with a retail specialist" on the mix of vendors." - The Baltimore Business Journal

Hollins Market Community Meeting

June 20, 2018

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