A Blueprint for Urban Redevelopment Through Capital Stacking and Partnership

Across urban America, decades of disinvestment and exclusionary policies have left lasting scars on once-thriving communities. Reservoir Square is a direct response to these challenges,  a bold, community-centered redevelopment in West Baltimore that’s transforming a long-overlooked site into a dynamic, mixed-use district.

Once home to public housing and a deteriorating retail center known locally as “Murder Mall,” the site is being reimagined to include office, residential, retail, and public spaces. The vision goes beyond physical redevelopment. It’s about unlocking value, generating inclusive economic growth, fostering community connection, and supporting a stronger sense of belonging for Baltimore residents.

Reservoir Square is a case study in what’s possible when intentional private investment is paired with long-term commitment and deep collaboration with state and local partners. It stands as a model for how cities can address systemic underinvestment, rethink land use, and expand opportunities for communities that have too often been left behind.

Explore our full case study to see how this model can be learned from, replicated, and scaled in communities across the country.

Reservoir Square Case Study