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INVEST YORK ROAD MISSION
In an effort to reverse a legacy of disinvestment and economic exclusion, Invest York Road works to positively transform Baltimore’s York Road corridor and build community wealth through the long-term community ownership of commercial real estate.
INVEST YORK ROAD VISION
Invest York Road imagines a York Road corridor that is vibrant, inclusive, and full of thriving businesses and organizations that benefit the quality of life and financial well-being of the entire community.
In an effort to reverse a legacy of disinvestment and economic exclusion, Invest York Road works to positively transform Baltimore’s York Road corridor and build community wealth through the long-term community ownership of commercial real estate.
INVEST YORK ROAD VISION
Invest York Road imagines a York Road corridor that is vibrant, inclusive, and full of thriving businesses and organizations that benefit the quality of life and financial well-being of the entire community.
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INVEST YORK ROAD VALUES
- Community Ownership & Control - Invest York Road is of, by, and for the community. It is community run and community-controlled, and works for the benefit of the community.
- Equity - We recognize the detrimental legacy of racial and other forms of discrimination, and our work aspires to help rectify those negative consequences.
- Community Connection - Invest York Road cares about the neighborhoods on both sides of the York Road corridor, and works to connect people, strengthen relationships, and foster inclusivity.
- Community-Focused Business - We believe in the power of business to create positive change in the areas of wages, quality of life, employment and environmental sustainability. We see locally owned and operated businesses as essential to a thriving commercial corridor, and we support other businesses and organizations that share our values.
- Education - Invest York Road empowers people with the financial and investment knowledge and skills they need to make informed decisions.
- Accountability - Invest York Road’s design, planning, governance, and decision-making will reflect community needs and desires expressed through community input and feedback.
- Transparency - We share information about our process, decisions, and impact with all stakeholders connected to and affected by our work.
- Fiscal Responsibility - Invest York Road is a careful steward of financial resources and works diligently to create projects that are economically viable.