Commercial Corridor Development Manager Position
W. Baltimore is making some incredible changes this year! With more than $1 million in funding for W. Baltimore building facade improvements, the multi-million dollar renovation of the Lord Baltimore Theatre, and the line of developers jumping on the market to build new student housing apartments, W. Baltimore is the next big area of focus for real estate development.
The Southwest Partnership(SWP) is looking to hire a highly motivated person who is looking to head managing this development movement. Not only will the awardee have a huge opportunity to build up their REED network in Baltimore, but they will be able to help the local community's economy and see the city make incredible progress through real estate development.
The position involves meeting with the local community members to create a brand for the W. Baltimore street corridor. This is every Economic Developer's Dream! Be a part of the movement to extend the downtown commercial corridor on W. Baltimore St.
Not to mention, the SWP has the coolest group of young professionals that I've had the pleasure of working with.
I'm happy to answer any questions - haydon.wyatt@ubalt.edu
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For any questions or to submit your resume and cover letter, please email Deputy Director Tony Scott: tony@swpbal.org with the email entitled, “Application: W Baltimore Street Project Manager.”
Position:
Project Manager
Responsibilities:
The Project Manager reports to the Deputy Director of SWP, Inc. on a daily basis and is responsible for reporting to both the Commercial Committee of the Board of Directors and the West Baltimore Street Subcommittee, under the Commercial Committee. The membership of both groups is volunteers from the member organizations and other community stakeholders. The Subcommittee is responsible for developing activities in line with Commercial Committee indicators and metrics for SWP in their specific area of interest, measuring success, communicating back to the Committee and coordinating with the Project Manager assigned to the Subcommittee. The Project Manager is responsible for accomplishing the tasks outlined in their grant-funded position (explained below), completing reports required for it, updating and coordinating activities with the Chair of the Subcommittee, and providing advice and counsel to the Subcommittee members.
The five specific tasks this project manager will be responsible for are:
1. Creating an inventory and development strategy for each property
2. Developing a brand for W Baltimore Street
3. Developing and implementing a Streetscaping Plan
4. Assisting existing and new businesses
5. Assisting with special SWP commercial projects
1. Corridor Plan
ÔùÅ Developing an inventory, plan, and approach to support each property along the commercial corridor.
2. Branding
ÔùÅ W Baltimore needs a distinctive brand for marketing and promotions. This requires obtaining a consensus from all of the stakeholders on W Baltimore Street: property owners, businesses, residents, Bio Park, etc.
3. Streetscaping
ÔùÅ Develop a plan that the stakeholders can fund that would support the City’s efforts at keeping the street clean, green spaces planted and attractive, street trees in good health and flower boxes along the commercial corridor.
ÔùÅ Obtain a consensus on street furniture and signage from all stakeholders
ÔùÅ Implement the plan
4. Business Assistance
ÔùÅ Assist existing businesses that require capital, marketing, and other support to help them grow their businesses
ÔùÅ Attract new businesses to locate on W Baltimore Street 2 5. Special Projects: Lord Baltimore and Pop-Ups
ÔùÅ Two SWP projects in planning stages are: o Development of the Lord Baltimore Theater as arts, culture, and education center, and o Creation of Pop-up retail spaces.
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