France-Merrick Foundation

A year from now, the area across from Pimlico Race Course will be transformed into Belvedere Place, which will include 83 affordable rental apartments, 11 of which will support families transitioning out of homelessness, a large community park, and new retail space.

Congratulations to Bridges CDC and Bon Secours Community Works Properties on groundbreaking this ambitious $44 million project! France-Merrick proudly invested in this initiative that will support families and transform the Park Heights neighborhood.
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Where a Greyhound station once stood is a new fitness and community center where residents can play squash, and students can get academic tutoring and mentorship. The Baltimore SquashWise Center is a great new resource for youth development and community engagement located in a historic building. Learn more in our Spring Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/france-merrickfdn/april-2026

The SEED School of Maryland recently reopened the Friedman Auditorium as a new state-of-the-art performance space that will not only support students but also serve as a hub for the Southwest Baltimore community.

We are proud to have supported this project that will expand opportunities for students interested in the arts and serve as a catalyst for the local arts community.

The SEED School of Maryland Reopens Friedman Auditorium, Expanding Arts Access in Southwest Baltimore The SEED School of Maryland announced today the completion of the redevelopment and reopening of the Friedman Auditorium on its... Read More