The MCP says that Midtown should adopt Otterbein as the residential model for lighting and Broadway in Fells Point as the commercial model. In Otterbein, the lamp posts are not too tall and the light is not directed onto the sidewalks. Along Broadway in Fells Point, the lamps are about 40 feet apart and they are also focused on sidewalks. The MCP also recommends that streets have more trees planted, particularly in residential areas. As a result, more people would be encouraged to walk at nighttime, thereby reducing crime by increasing natural surveillance.
Crime drops when there are more people around.
The MCP shows that, with teamwork, discussion and participation, citizens may yet control the future destiny of this city. To learn more about the Midtown Community Benefits District write to 1221 North Calvert Street, Baltimore, MD 21202. Updated by Allegro Web Communications on November 1, 2000.