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West North Avenue Development Corporation

The West North Avenue Development Authority for Baltimore City is the economic development authority for the State of Maryland in West Baltimore to benefit Coppin State University and residents.

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PRESS

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KEY PRIORITIES

In response to a general need for improved coordination of efforts in the area of economic development.

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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

View our housing, economic, transportation, and neighborhood development plan.

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FOCUS AREAS

View the six focus areas WNADA will develop.

Building A Better Future For West Baltimore

Neighborhoods

Explore the neighborhoods along West North Avenue.

Bolton Hill

Bolton Hill in West Baltimore is a historic neighborhood right in the middle of the city. The urban neighborhood is made up of restored mid to late-19th century townhouses, urban mansions, churches, and public buildings. Residents enjoy tranquil, tree-lined streets peppered with urban parks, historic fountains, and grand monuments that complement the period's architecture.

Coppin Heights

Coppin Heights/Ash-Co-East is an established, working class neighborhood in West Baltimore. Brick rowhomes and apartments are the predominant housing stock. The area borders Coppin State University.

Druid Heights

Druid Heights in West Baltimore is a predominantly residential community containing large rowhomes with three stories and as many as five bedrooms. The neighborhood also includes some new construction and apartments. Close to Druid Hill Park, Druid Heights residents enjoy access to green space while being conveniently close to all of Downtown's amenities.

Easterwood

Easterwood is a small neighborhood in West Baltimore centrally located between Druid Hill Park and Leakin Park.

Fairmont

Fairmont is a small, secluded community of single-family homes in West Baltimore. The neighborhood has a country feel complete with a running spring all within city limits. Homes range from smaller residences to larger homes with wraparound front porches.

Madison Park

Madison Park in West Baltimore is a small sliver of a neighborhood between Bolton Hill and Upton. It includes grand, historic rowhomes, large religious buildings, and many open community spaces. Close to Penn Station and Metro, the neighborhood has a 100-transit score and an equally high walk score, making it a commuter or pedestrian's dream.

Mondawmin

The Mondawmin neighborhood in West Baltimore is home to a newly renovated mall and many public transportation options. Rowhomes are the typical housing style. Residents enjoy easy access to nearby Druid Hill Park and its many amenities.

Mount Holly

Mount Holly in West Baltimore offers large, affordable single-family detached homes in many shapes and sizes as well as two-story rowhomes and duplexes. Tree-lined streets create a nice, shady atmosphere for residents to enjoy their front stoops or porches.

Panaway

Panway/Braddish Avenue is a small neighborhood in West Baltimore. Close to Lake Ashburton and Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park, it offers many options for recreation. Nearby Mondawmin also offers multiple spots for retail and dining.

Penn North

Penn-North is a working-class community in West Baltimore close to the many amenities of Druid Hill Park. It features two and three-story rowhomes with large backyards.

Resevoir Hill

Reservoir Hill is a historic neighborhood in West Baltimore. The diverse neighborhood near Druid Hill Park boasts access to the amenities of one of the largest green spaces in the city, community gardens, and cafes. Residents love the walkability and enjoy easy access to public transportation, including Metro Subway, LightRail, and buses.

Rosemont

Rosemont is a rowhome community in West Baltimore. Residents enjoy that their community lines up directly with Gwynns Falls Park, giving them quick access to green space.

Northwest Community Action

Northwest Community Action is in West Baltimore. The neighborhood includes Wilbur H. Waters Park and is close to the amenities of Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park.

Sandtown-Winchester

Sandtown-Winchester, locally known as "Sandtown," is a rowhome community in West Baltimore. The neighborhood has been home at different times to Thurgood Marshall, Billie Holiday, and Cab Calloway.

Upton

The Historic Upton Neighborhoods, comprised of six community associations, are an assembly of mixed-use historic neighborhoods just north of downtown Baltimore City.Upton is composed of single-family and multi-family homes in its residential areas as well as offices and businesses along the Pennsylvania Avenue corridor. Our neighborhood takes pride in its friendly atmosphere, its strong sense of community, an dits place in Baltimore City’s history.

Walbrook

Walbrook is a rowhome community in West Baltimore. Residents enjoy that they're just a hop, skip, and a jump from Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park!

Mondawmin

The Mondawmin neighborhood in West Baltimore is home to a newly renovated mall and many public transportation options. Rowhomes are the typical housing style. Residents enjoy easy access to nearby Druid Hill Park and its many amenities.

Bolton Hill

Bolton Hill in West Baltimore is a historic neighborhood right in the middle of the city. The urban neighborhood is made up of restored mid to late-19th century townhouses, urban mansions, churches, and public buildings. Residents enjoy tranquil, tree-lined streets peppered with urban parks, historic fountains, and grand monuments that complement the period's architecture.

Coppin Heights

Coppin Heights/Ash-Co-East is an established, working class neighborhood in West Baltimore. Brick rowhomes and apartments are the predominant housing stock. The area borders Coppin State University.

Key Priorities

Neighborhood Development

Neighborhoods and communities unite people from various walks of life for a common interest and can offer a sense of place, togetherness, and civic pride.


Greenspace

Green spaces can take on many roles, from public health to environmental stewardship. Creating functional access to safe and welcoming spaces can help address the adverse health determinants throughout the community and improve quality of life.

Economic Development

Economic development is not just about financial growth. It provides critical access to investment and quality-of-life services, which create a strong foundation for revitalizing a community's economic viability, leading to improved living standards and a better quality of life for all residents.

Transportation Development

Transportation is not just about getting from one place to another. It's about creating safer, healthier communities and providing access to key destinations like jobs or core services that impact all aspects of an individual's life. For instance, a well-connected public transport system can significantly reduce commute times, making it easier for residents to access employment opportunities and essential services.


Housing Development

Housing, more than just providing a roof over someone's head, addresses the core needs of an individual's overall well-being. It has the potential to create transformative growth, offering hope and optimism for a progressive community's long-term prosperity.


Comprehensive Plan

The Maryland General Assembly established the West North Avenue Development Authority (WNADA), on October 1, 2021, to create a comprehensive plan for housing, economic, transportation, and neighborhood development along West North Avenue between 600 - 3200 Block, defined as the Target Area, and 250 yards surrounding the Target Area, defined as the Buffer Zone. This plan seeks to advance restorative justice and community development by promoting context-sensitive strategies that enhance housing, public space, mobility, and economic opportunity for West North Avenue.

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Opportunities

  • We Are Hiring

    The West North Avenue Development Authority offers a flexible work schedule, telework, training, advancement and career path opportunities, causal business dress, and a competitive salary. The offices of the agency are currently located on the campus of Coppin State University. All employees of the Authority will benefit from access to the cafeteria and gym facilities on the campus of Coppin State University, along with full reimbursement of an annual campus parking pass. 


    The Authority has a Live-Near-Your Work program offering $25,000 - $50,000 in downpayment assistance to full-time benefits-eligible employees who purchase homes in designated neighborhoods of West Baltimore.


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  • Business With The Authority

    WNADA is seeking responses from Maryland registered businesses that are certified as Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) and/or Small Business Reserve (SBR) Program participants and are interested in partnering in the redevelopment of the six (6) identified FY25 Focus Development Areas along the 600 to 3200 block of W. North Ave by serving as subcontractor(s) to primary WNADA grant awardees for the FY2025 RFQ. View & Apply

  • GO WEST! - Growing Opportunities

    Growing Opportunities by Widening Economic Sustainability through  Transformation.  The GO WEST program aims to assist business owners who pursue WNADA's Request for Qualifications but are unsuccessful and need more support for the next application round.

  • Commercial Tenants Wanted

    Finding ideal commercial tenants can be challenging, but it is critical to the success of your property.  Let WNADA help. If you own a commercial property in West Baltimore and are looking for tenants to activate your space, please email Selisa Jefferson, our economic development officer, at selisa@wnada.org. Please include your name, the property address, and contact information.

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