Baltimore Could Add 40K Residents by Building the Right Housing (2026)

This op-ed argues that Baltimore’s long-term growth depends on significantly increasing the supply of housing that people actually want to buy and rent. Drawing on recent market research, it contends that the city has the potential to attract tens of thousands of new residents if it expands production of new and renovated housing across a range of price points, particularly in neighborhoods with redevelopment potential. The article frames housing development not merely as a response to demand, but as a central strategy for reversing population loss, strengthening neighborhood markets, expanding the tax base, and improving the city’s fiscal future.