# § 2A-2 Findings.

Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.

## § 2A-2 Findings.

Balt., Md., Code art. 13, § 2A-2 (2026)

(a) The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore find as follows.

(b) There is a need to develop programs to improve and expand housing opportunities for working families and other persons of low and moderate income.

(c) Economic diversity in our neighborhoods, including a strong and stable middle class, will stimulate economic investment, promote neighborhood stability, and increase public safety for all.

(d) Private sector individuals and businesses, as the primary source of housing and economic development activity, have not alone been able to create economically diverse neighborhoods or developments or to develop workforce housing for the broad range of incomes that will lead to economic diversity.

(e) Baltimore City can assemble and prepare sites and provide financial incentives to developers, eligible households, and non-profit organizations to promote economically diverse housing in City neighborhoods, to increase housing opportunities for working families and other persons of low and moderate income, and to reduce blight in neighborhoods.

*History: Ord. 06-181*