Undoing Redlining

Focus Group: Johnston Square Residents

A focus group conversation featuring long-time residents of Johnston Square, alongside more recent community members. All of the panelists are active members of the neighborhood association, Rebuild Johnston Square — including the group’s President, Regina Hammond.

Due to its length, this conversation is broken into two parts.

Focus Group: Developers and Organizers

A focus group conversation featuring representatives of Baltimoreans United for Leadership Development (BUILD), a power-building advocacy group, and ReBUILD Metro, a nonprofit developer that has worked extensively in Johnston Square.

Due to its length, this conversation is broken into two parts.

Interview: Senator Cory McCray

An individual interview with state Senator Cory McCray, exploring Maryland’s role in fostering community-led development.

Interview: Mayor Brandon Scott

An individual interview with Mayor Brandon Scott, exploring Baltimore city’s role in fostering community-led development.

Interview: Neil Didriksen of the RWD Foundation

An individual interview with Neil Didriksen, Director of Strategic Initiatives at the Robert W. Deutsch, exploring the role of funders in supporting grassroots organizing and community-led development.

Interviews: Individual Johnston Square Residents

Short individual interviews with four Johnston Square residents - Regina, Lynn, Diamond, and Patsy - discussing their experiences building power with their neighbors through grassroots organizing and seeing their community transform through redevelopment.