Media

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Organizations Come Together to Close the Equity Gap on the Digital Divide in Sandtown-Winchester - Baltimore, MD – May 6th, 2020 - A diverse regional DMV collaborative creates a free WIFI mesh network connecting residents in Sandtown-Winchester during the pandemic.

 

2019

Washington Post: JPMorgan Chase commits $5 million to combat gentrification along the Purple Line

The bank’s grant, the largest so far in the corridor, will support affordable housing and small businesses. (Oct 21, 2019) [Link to PDF version]

Maryland Transportation Institute announces Seed Grant winners (FY 2018-2019)

Through these seed grants, MTI aims to spur collaborative projects that bring together transportation researchers across multiple colleges at UMD to conduct innovative research with broad societal and economic impact.

2018

[Documentary] Baltimore in Pieces: Baltimoreans remain optimistic despite many challenges

From homelessness to substance abuse to violence to single-parent homes, many residents of Baltimore face unending challenges. This special video report introduces just some of the people who are facing those challenges and takes a look at their efforts to try and rise above them. (May 15, 2018)

Washington Post: This app wants to reward you for smart commuting choices 

Developed by researchers at the University of Maryland, IncenTrip aims to improve its users’ travels. (August 18, 2018)

Baltimore Sun: Free WiFi, public safety key to turning Baltimore into a 'smart city,' residents say

Armed with a $100,000 National Science Foundation grant and a list of questions, researchers from the University of Maryland, College Park went to West Baltimore and asked residents what the city’s future should look like. (July 12, 2018)

Baltimore Business Journal: A smart city goes beyond free Wi-Fi — here's what West Baltimore residents want to see

It will take ongoing cooperation among government, private industry and researchers to plan the best path forward for Baltimore. (July 12, 2018)

Team of Researchers Led by UMD are Engaging Communities in Baltimore’s Smart City Transformation

Findings from a new multi-university study underscored a lack of resources—not lack of resourcefulness—that prevents residents from accessing opportunities and benefiting from safe, healthy communities in West Baltimore.

Smart Cities World: Turning Baltimore into a smart city

 The University of Maryland, College Park and the National Center for Smart Growth (NCSG) co-hosted researchers, community members, government workers and members of Baltimore’s business community to review the research activities around smart cities which have taken place over the last year and to discuss potential future projects.