Baltimore Launches Charm City Cleanup Initiative

Baltimore's Charm City Cleanup Initiative is set to return for its second year, marking the city's largest effort in decades to clean public spaces. This initiative aims to foster community pride and ownership among residents while enhancing the cleanliness of neighborhoods.

The program will deploy city agency crews and partner organizations to every neighborhood in Baltimore, addressing resident service requests and conducting proactive cleaning. The initiative encourages residents to engage by reporting issues via the 311 service, volunteering for citywide cleaning events, and organizing local cleanups.

To implement the Charm City Cleanup, Baltimore will be divided into 24 neighborhood clusters, with city agencies and partners focusing on one cluster each week. This coordinated effort will tackle both major and minor nuisances through a combination of addressing 311 service requests and proactive cleaning strategies.

Residents are urged to report cleanliness issues online or by calling 311, and they can track the progress of the cleanup through the Charm City Cleanup Dashboard, which details the schedule and progress in each neighborhood cluster.

Community involvement is vital to the success of this initiative. Residents can volunteer to help with cleanups or lead their own neighborhood efforts during the designated cleaning weeks. The Charm City Cleanup teams will provide support and resources to those looking to keep their blocks clean.

Reported by HarborBeat based on Baltimore City (.gov) (source).