2020 Volume 19 Issue 1 Pages 31-36
Patterson Park area in Baltimore lost population with change in racial and income-class structure due to suburbanization, decline of economy, and trend of racial segregation like other old industrial cities along the east coast of the USA. The ratio of rental houses and irresponsible tenants increased. Before long, crimes also increased and finally, the area became dangerous. However, a community development corporation (CDC) revitalized the area with rehabilitation of vacant properties since 1990’s. The successful factors are 1) closeness of downtown and active real estate market of adjacent areas, 2) powerful leader and CDC, 3) friendly neighborhood with good gathering spots, 4) supply of various types of houses, 5) highly reputable public school, and 6) financial supporters.
