The Commercial District Assessment (CDA) Initiative helps Baltimore's commercial corridor organizations better understand the strengths, challenges, and opportunities within their districts through data-driven analysis and on-the-ground assessments.
By combining field observations with market, demographic, and economic data, BDC creates customized Commercial District Profiles that help inform planning, investment attraction, revitalization strategies, grant applications, and advocacy efforts.
Applications for the current CDA cohort are now closed.
Thank you to all organizations that applied. Future application opportunities will be announced on this page and through BDC's newsletter and social media channels.
Participating organizations receive:
Selected organizations partner with BDC to complete on-the-ground assessments of their commercial corridors.
Assessments evaluate:
These observations are combined with community, demographic, and economic data to produce a customized Commercial District Profile for each participating corridor.
See how community partners across Baltimore have used data-driven insights to better understand their commercial corridors and support future investment and revitalization efforts.
VIEW 2025 COMMERCIAL DISTRICT PROFILES
Strong commercial corridors are the foundation of thriving neighborhoods. They support local businesses, attract investment, create jobs, and provide the goods, services, and gathering spaces that strengthen communities.
The Commercial District Assessment Initiative was created to help BDC and community partners make more informed economic development decisions. By pairing local knowledge with data-driven analysis, the program helps identify opportunities, guide investment, and support equitable growth across Baltimore.
