Vacant Housing 2.0: Building Baltimore's Future

Why should commercial real estate professionals care about vacant housing? Because the future of Baltimore's neighborhoods, workforce, business corridors, and economic growth are all interconnected. Join CREW Baltimore for Vacant Housing 2.0: Building Baltimore's Future, an engaging discussion on how vacant housing redevelopment serves as a catalyst for workforce development, community revitalization, economic opportunity, and long-term investment across the city. While vacant housing is often viewed as a residential issue, its impact extends far beyond individual properties—shaping where businesses choose to invest, how neighborhoods grow, the strength of our workforce pipeline, and the overall health and resilience of Baltimore.

Our panel of industry leaders will explore how redevelopment efforts can create career pathways for Baltimore's youth, strengthen neighborhood corridors, support entrepreneurship, leverage innovative construction methods, and build more sustainable and resilient communities. We'll discuss the importance of collaboration among the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, realistic expectations for redevelopment timelines, and why Baltimore remains a city full of opportunity for investors, developers, employers, and residents alike.

Attendees will leave with a broader understanding of how housing, workforce development, economic growth, and commercial real estate are connected—and, more importantly, with practical ways to get involved. Whether through mentorship, workforce development initiatives, community partnerships, advocacy, or investment, you'll leave inspired and equipped to play a role in helping build a stronger, more vibrant, and more resilient Baltimore.