West North Avenue Development Authority

Do you possess expertise in managing websites and graphic design? Would you like to collaborate with the WNADA team to assist the ongoing expansion of our current website as well as our needs for branding and graphic design? Local, experienced businesses are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity as the West North Avenue Development Authority is currently accepting bids. We invite you to join our virtual pre-submission meeting on Thursday, March 27 at 10 a.m. RSVP Today - https://lnkd.in/eyw5EkUz #websitemanagementrfp #graphicdesignrfp

Help Shape the future of Arts, Culture and Greenspace on West North Avenue! ? WNADA is working to strengthen and expand the diverse voices of artists and cultural leaders and organizations in West Baltimore.?Our goals include identifying gaps, needs and opportunities to be addressed through strategic planning. ? The survey is open to all until Monday, March 31, 2025. #artsandculture #westnorthavenue #westbaltimore #economicempowerment

The State of Maryland's West North Avenue Development Authority and the?Greater Baltimore Black Chamber of Commerce?present "20 Million Dollar Opportunity: Grant and RFP Announcement" Join us on Thursday, April 3rd. Register today, using the QR code. Stakeholders, business owners, community leaders, and real estate developers who wish to contribute to the revitalization of West North Avenue shouldn't miss this unique opportunity. #WestNorthAvenue?#WestBaltimore?#EconomicEmpowerment?#CommunityDevelopment #BuildingTheFuture

BE BOLD TOGETHER is this year’s theme for the 25th Anniversary Conference of The Funders Network held in Baltimore, MD.?It is a call to embrace courageous action and meaningful collaboration that helps unlock environmental, economic, and racial justice. WNADA's team joined grant makers, representing many organizations and foundations from across the country and shared the comprehensive strategies and discussions happening to build a better future for West Baltimore. We participated in the mobile workshop “Anchors of Change: How HBCUs Are Driving Community Transformation” which started with a tour of W. North Avenue, followed by a presentation from State of Maryland’s West North Avenue Development Authority, Coppin State University, COPPIN HEIGHTS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION and the Neighborhood Housing Services of Baltimore.

Today, the State of Maryland's West North Avenue Development Authority joined advocates and supporters of the arts and culture at the Pennsylvania Avenue branch of the Enoch Pratt Free Library & Maryland State Library Resource Center . The talk was innovative and educational, raising awareness of the importance of developing a vibrant ecosystem of green space, commerce, arts and culture along the West North Avenue corridor. The conversation included suggestions about integrating the arts in community development, enhancing public spaces through art, supporting local arts, culture, and heritage, and increasing urban tree canopy and reforestation, among many other topics. #westbaltimore #baltimorecity #artsandculture #westnorthavenue

The Power of the Vote! A special thank you to Graham Projects, Open Works Baltimore, neighborhood residents, business owners and West Baltimore stakeholders that participated in the North Avenue & Druid Hill, McCulloh intersection design. Stay tuned for more updates as this project continues to come to life! #transportationdevelopment?#westbaltimore

Transforming Baltimore: How WNADA is Rebuilding Communities & Creating Opportunities Keeping the Charm in Charm City!?Chad Williams, executive director of the West North Avenue Development Authority (WNADA) is interviewed by Kyara Uqdah, Charm City Buyers They discuss Chad's passion for community development, his experiences in DC, and the importance of engaging with legacy residents. The discussion included the cooperative efforts to obtain funding, the goal of WNADA to revitalize West North Avenue, and striking a balance between residential and commercial development. https://lnkd.in/ed_P3prx

Join us this Saturday, March 8, 2025, from 10 AM to 12 PM at the Walbrook Mill Apartments. Our Resident Coordinating Council, neighborhood association leaders, and interested residents will get a sneak peek of our upcoming grant funding manual. This manual will play a crucial role in shaping grant and loan decisions for our agency. Additionally, we will unveil the recommended grant awards for FY25. These awards will be up for consideration by the Governing Board of the West North Avenue Development Authority on Monday, March 24, 2025. Space is reserved and limited. RSVP at https://lnkd.in/e4gBFYi3.

Small business owners and entrepreneurs from across the state attended last nights' Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Night in Annapolis. WNADA joined the conference as one of this years' sponsors. The conference is one of the largest events for minority businesses in Maryland to champion for diversity, inclusion and economic empowerment. If you are interested in expanding or starting a business on the West North Avenue corridor, please email [email protected] we would love to help! #minoritybusinessenterprise?#westBaltimore?#westNorthavenue

Yesterday, WNADA hosted David A. Zaidain and @Alex Walinskas from the Maryland Department of Transportation's Office of Real Estate Development (MDOT ORED) for a transit-oriented development tour of three metro stations in WNADA's footprint, Mondawmin, Penn North and Upton. We explored the untapped development potential of these areas including SMART intersection technology, and traffic calming. Special thanks to WNADA Executive Director Chad Williams and Transportation Development officer, Erich Lange for hosting and coordinating the event. #transitorienteddevelopment #westnorthavenue #transitequity