Block by Block: The Personal Stories of Vacancy
Block by Block: The Personal Stories of Vacancy
Room 347: 11:15 AM to 12:30 PM
Often the stories of neighborhoods in Baltimore are told from a macro perspective or narrowed in on particular cases. In this session, we will work to explore the middle ground between the macro and micro. We will explore the personal stories behind a specific block of vacant properties in Baltimore. Our goal is to learn how multiple large-scale forces actually combine to affect our neighbors.
We will be presenting a combination of title research, community interviews, and historical records to illustrate how the structural becomes personal. Attendees should expect to leave the session with a different understanding of how policies impact individuals.
Panelists:
- Steven Kappen, Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service
- Nneka Nnamdi, SOS Fund
Moderator: TBD