Wanda Best
Upton Planning Committee
Meet Ms. Wanda: she’s a passionate community advocate who believes every neighborhood deserves to thrive without leaving its people behind. With deep roots in organizing and a love for places rich in history and culture, she works hand in hand with residents to build up communities from the inside out. For Ms. Wanda, it’s not just about buildings — it’s about people, purpose, and creating spaces where families, small businesses, and faith-based groups can grow together. She’s all about real change, block by block, with heart, respect, and a vision for a stronger, more united Baltimore. Ms. Wanda exemplifies the community-driven approach to development that DHCD follows. To learn more about how you can be a leader in your own community, contact your neighborhood association leader using the Department of Planning's contact list.
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When you transform whole blocks it shows commitment. It shows the current residents that you are there long term and that it's not just about buildings but about the human capital that exists there…I want Baltimore to be a City that continues to have faith in our culture and history…a City where everyone levels up.
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Residents
Baltimore residents can buy city-owned homes, report vacancy issues, get help with home repairs to prevent vacancy, or access support as new homeowners—all through resources provided by DHCD and partner agencies.
