Application Deadline: Monday, July 6 at 5pm
Optional Virtual Info Session: Monday, June 15
The Baltimore Development Corporation (BDC) is now accepting applications for the 2026 Commercial District Assessment (CDA) cohort.
The CDA Initiative helps community organizations better understand the strengths, challenges, and opportunities of their commercial corridors through a combination of data analysis and on-the-ground assessments. Selected organizations will use BDC surveys to collect on-the-ground data in their corridor, which will be used to create custom District Profiles to support planning, investment attraction, grant applications, advocacy efforts, and corridor revitalization strategies.
Participating organizations will:
Selected organizations will work with BDC to conduct on-the-ground commercial corridor assessments.
Assessments examine:
These observations are combined with community, demographic, and economic data to create a comprehensive a District Profile tailored to each selected corridor.
See how community partners across Baltimore have used data-driven insights to better understand and strengthen
VIEW 2025 COMMERCIAL DISTRICT PROFILES
Strong commercial corridors are at the heart of thriving neighborhoods. They support local businesses, attract investment, create jobs, and provide the goods, services, and gathering spaces that help communities flourish.
The Commercial District Assessment Initiative was developed to help BDC and community partners better understand the factors that influence commercial corridor health and resilience. By combining local knowledge with data-driven analysis, the program helps inform future economic development strategies, investments, and policies that support equitable growth across Baltimore.
