We were thrilled to lead the Tench Tilghman Environmental Restoration Project to engage the Tench Tilghman Elementary/Middle School community to transform a 1,728 square foot asphalt courtyard into a native plant garden. Between 2019-2022, Southeast CDC led a design process with stakeholders at Tench Tilghman and the surrounding community, in collaboration with our contractors, CityScape … Continue reading Tench Tilghman Rain Garden →

The Southeast CDC sponsors the operation of the Baltimore Bike Experience weekly community bike shop for youth and adults to learn bicycle repair and participate in group rides around Southeast Baltimore neighborhoods. BBX creates a holistic learning environment where the bicycle becomes the vehicle for self-empowerment, expression, and positive relationship building. BBX has resulted in … Continue reading Baltimore Bike Experience →

Tench Tilghman Elementary Middle School’s playground serves both school students and the wider community. Until 2017, it was in poor condition and lacked appropriate lighting, seating, trash cans, or equipment that served a diverse group of ages. The Monument McElderry Fayette Revitalization Plan set a goal of revitalizing the playground, and in 2014, a group … Continue reading Tench Tilghman Playground Renovation →