CHDC: A Key Highlight of Enterprise community Blog Post!

Excerpt from Building Baltimore Together: The Impact of the CDC Neighborhood Exchange

We are excited to share this excerpt from a recent blog post that highlights Cherry Hill Development Corporation and the impactful work we’re doing in Cherry Hill. To dive deeper into the full story, be sure to read the full post through the link below.

CDC Highlights: From Vacancy to Opportunity

Many CDCs, including Cherry Hill Development Corporation (CHDC), Druid Heights CDC, Southeast CDC, Southwest Partnership and Park Heights Renaissance, are turning vacant and blighted properties into affordable homeownership opportunities.

Through their Blight Reduction Homeownership Initiative, CHDC completed the redevelopment of two properties, with plans to finish another three in early 2025. These five homes are a part of the first South Baltimore Community Land Trust homes. Through this initiative, CHDC can offer low-income Baltimore residents the opportunity to own fully renovated two-bedroom homes starting at just $99,000—a remarkable opportunity in today’s market.

CHDC has also identified first-time home buyer grants , and as a part of their commitment to preventing displacement of long-time residents, they work with partners like Healthy Neighborhoods and Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service to provide door-to-door estate planning and home repair resources.

Read the full article here: https://www.enterprisecommunity.org/community-highlights/building-baltimore-together-impact-cdc-neighborhood-exchange