Affordable housing

Residents raise concerns over affordable housing, as cost of living continues to rise in the fastest growing city in Maryland.

Developer still plans to see the project through.

Council members likely to vote down the loan Monday.

Governor Wes Moore stopped in East Baltimore Friday to announce a $1.25 million dollar grant for a housing non-profit, constructing new homes in a formerly redlined neighborhood.

Opponents cite community concerns, while county officials say the project will help meet federal housing obligations.

Legislators, advocates want the state to intervene.

“Vacancy represents one of Baltimore’s greatest challenges, but it also represents Baltimore’s greatest opportunity.”

The bill aims to restrict development but opponents say it will create barriers for affordable housing.

“It’s unclear what any final legislation might look like.”

Affordable housing project has been long opposed by an historically Black neighborhood in Towson.