"Designated Neighborhoods" are mixed-used areas in need of social
and/or physical revitalization, which are selected by the local jurisdiction
and approved by the Secretary of DHCD. They are established neighborhoods that
have residential as well as commercial uses. Some State funding programs are
available only to those applicants that are located in or are servicing clients
who reside in "Designated Neighborhoods". These programs include:
The city, town or county government declares an area a "Designated Neighborhood"
and then submits an application (see under
'Related Links' on right side for application and forms) to DHCD for
concurrence. The application for a new "Designated Neighborhood" must include
four copies:
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Completed application which provides information for and justifies the need for
designation.
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Local resolution declaring the area a "Designated Neighborhood" for state
consideration.
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Clear color maps of boundaries for and streets included in the neighborhoods.
A jurisdiction may also submit an application to expand the boundaries of an
approved "Designated Neighborhood". The expansion application must include four
copies:
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Local resolution expanding a designated neighborhood to include additional
area(s) for state consideration.
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An addendum to the original application or "data sheet" which provides
information on the thirteen questions and justifies the need for the expanded
designation.
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Clear color maps that distinguishes the boundaries for and streets included in
the new neighborhoods from those of previously designated neighborhoods.
For Additional Information or to Determine if a Specific Property is in a Designated Neighborhood:
Please call Raymond Lanza-Weil
Director, Neighborhood BusinessWorks
410-209-5808 or e-mail lanza-weil@mdhousing.org
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