The Sustainable Communities Program is a place-based designation offering a comprehensive package of resources that support holistic strategies for community development, revitalization and sustainability. The “Arbutus Sustainable Community” encompasses Southwest Baltimore County areas in Lansdowne, Riverview, Baltimore Highlands, Relay, Halethorpe and Arbutus.
Southwest Visions Foundation is a registered 501c3 non-profit organization established to address the economic development of Southwest Baltimore County. Staff, and a citizen board partner with County and State officials plus other stakeholders to achieve grants and facilitate improvements that benefit the community.
Southwest Visions facilitates projects through volunteer efforts and grant-funded opportunities. These include local business facade updates, technical assistance provisions, community art installations, safety improvements, and community visioning input sessions.
Our projects incorporate collaborative efforts between volunteers, anchor institutions and other stakeholders to advance sustainability efforts in the Southwest Corridor.
Funding has been received from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development and Baltimore County Department of Planning grant programs plus earmarked and discretionary funds through advocacy with local representatives.
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