History

Since 1995, the CHCDC has worked directly with neighborhood organizations and residents of West Baltimore to promote affordable housing and economic development in a historically underinvested area of the city. Originally founded as a unit of Coppin State University, Coppin Heights CDC has been an independent entity since 2014.

Mission

To advance the community improvement and neighborhood revitalization agenda for the greater Coppin Heights and Rosemont areas and serve as a catalyst for suitable and affordable housing for low to moderate income residents. Our focus has exclusively been, and continues to be, development projects in Baltimore City. Throughout its existence, the Coppin Heights CDC has acted as a unifying force and consistent voice for communities during times of changing political leadership and shifting investment priorities.

Impact & Development

CHCDC relies largely on volunteer staff and a firm coalition of local stakeholders to deliver major redevelopment projects: the Walbrook Mill mixed-use apartment complex and the Center for Health Care & Healthy Living, also known as the Hebrew Orphans Asylum. The Coppin Heights CDC has produced substantive benefits for the local community through hard work and collaboration, winning more than $250,000 in Baltimore Neighborhood Investment (BRNI) grants from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) for distribution to area homeowners for neighborhood improvement projects.