Community Data
The data collected is based on the 9 Community Statistical Areas (CSA) encompassing surrounding Morgan State University. Community Statistical Areas are clusters of neighborhoods developed by the City’s Planning Department based on recognizable city neighborhoods (Baltimore City Planning, 2104). Data reported for the CSAs follow the updated 2010 Census Tract boundaries which corresponds to neighborhoods which vary in size.
Many of the data sources for the measured indicators come from several secondary sources: Baltimore Neighborhood Indicators Alliance (BNIA), Baltimore City OPEN Data, Baltimore City Police Department-Northeast Police District, and Maryland State Report Card. The secondary sources for data include vital signs or indicators under a wide range of topic areas that have been generated internally or externally. Due to generation of information, the MCM examines public data information that fit the information needs of the selected priority indicators.
MCM Priority Area 1: Public Health, Crime and Safety Goals
- Improve safety on the MSU campus and community environments
- Address specific health concerns for the community
- Work with student organizations to create awareness in the community on health & safety seminars, conferences and clean-up exercises
- Raise awareness about environmental sustainability through community education and outreach
- Improve the quality of the natural environments within the MCM geographical areas and Morgan State University campus
MCM Priority Area 2: Education and Youth Development Goals
- Improve the quality of schools in the Northeast neighborhoods
- Develop research-based and partnership-driven policy initiatives to support education
- Partner with initiatives, projects and programs in the development and empowerment of youths in our neighborhood in education and sport
- Partner with institutions, organizations, and agencies to sponsor educational competitions, and internships
MCM Priority Area 3: Economic Development and Entrepreneurship Goals
- Support business and entrepreneurial courses and programs for artisan, students and business persons within the MCM geographical areas and Morgan State University campus
- Partner faculty and students in applying for grant that will be beneficial to Morgan State University and MCM geographical areas
- Increase marketability of the communities around Morgan to build a vibrant local economy
- Encourage the revitalization of commercial areas to attract business opportunities
MCM Priority Area 4: C.A.R.E.S (Creativity Art Recreation Entertainment and Services Goals
- Support programs and events with mutual benefits for Morgan State University and MCM geographical areas
- Raise awareness about recreational and entertainment activities in our community through community education and outreach
- Partner with institutions, organizations and agencies to sponsor art and music competitions
COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVES
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION | REPRESNTATIVE | |
Arcadia Improvement Association | Gene Ward | president@arcadia-baltimore.org |
Belair-Edison Community Association | Rita Crews | Ritacrews@verizon.net |
Beverly Hills Improvement Association | Mary Buedel | goldiem1951@gmail.com |
Cedmont Community Improvement Association | Linda Gruzs | lindagruzs116@gmail.com |
Cedonia Community Association | Winette Downer | wined56@gmail.com |
East Rosemont Community Association | Erica Wernery | jlberica@gmail.com |
Frankford Improvement Association | Barbara Jackson | Faltz524@gmail.com |
Gardenville Community Association | Pete Moody | lump5916@cavtel.net |
Gardenville Community Association | Patricia Long | PALONG1@msn.com |
Glenham-Belhar Community Association | Anne Yastremski | ayastrem@gmail.com |
Hamilton Hills Neighborhood Assn | Gavin Schmitt | presidenthhna@gmail.com |
Harford Park Community Association | Cathy Thompson | cathompson2517@gmail.com |
Lauraville Improvement Assn | Cecilia Landers | cecilia@landersclan.com |
Mayfield Improvement Assn | Deborah Mason | masonexpat@aol.com |
Moravia-Walther Imp Assn | John Harris | john2harris@gmail.com |
Morgan Park Imp Assn | Valencia D. Baker | vdbaker1@gmail.com |
North Harford Rd Community Association | Lisa Daniels | nhrca@aol.com |
Overlea Community Assn | Carol Stover | carolstover@comcast.net |
Parkside Improvement Assn | Jean Eckles | |
Valley Park Community Assn | Kim Sealover | ksealov1@jhmi.edu |
Waltherson Improvement Association | Robert Walshe | robert.walshe@gmail.com |
Westfield Neighborhood Improvement Association | Alison James | alleymcat@hotmail.com |
Business Associations | ||
Gardenville-Belair Business Association. | Cathy Kratovil | cathy@visualsgd.net |
Hamilton Business Association | Krista Cushman | info@MuttMartBaltimore.com |
Overlea-Fullerton Business & Professional Association | Donna Bethke | ptavon@comcast.net |
Valley Park Community Assn | Kim Sealover | ksealov1@jhmi.edu |