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May 4, 2026
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How Baltimore's Mayor Is Fighting the City's Vacant Housing Crisis | Odd Lots
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Brandon Scott
(Mayor of Baltimore, guest)
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Executive Summary
Baltimore has made significant progress in addressing its long-standing vacant housing crisis, reducing the number of vacant properties by approximately 25% under Mayor Brandon Scott's administration through a new 15-year strategy.
The city is pioneering an innovative, non-contiguous Tax Increment Financing (TIF) model to fund redevelopment in blighted neighborhoods, with the first round being heavily oversubscribed, indicating strong developer interest.
A dramatic reduction in gun violence, achieved through a data-driven, focused deterrence strategy rather than mass arrests, is a critical prerequisite for the city's economic revival and ability to attract investment.
Baltimore is emerging as a tech hub, leveraging its proximity to Washington D.C., federal agencies like the NSA, and top-tier research institutions to attract over $600 million in capital investment in recent years.
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