Imagine the intersection of Washington Boulevard and MLK as a vibrant, active plaza. Where pedestrians, cyclists and motorists can catch a glimpse of Pigtown's potential.

The intersection of Washington Blvd and Martin Luther King, Jr Blvd (MLK) is a physical and socioeconomic barrier to the vitality of the three communities that border it: Pigtown, Ridgely’s Delight and Barre Circle. As the first stop for drivers coming from 395 and 295 into Baltimore’s creative, exciting and diverse neighborhoods, the Washington Blvd/MLK intersection has the potential to welcome people, not serve as a barricade that dissects communities. Pigtown Main Street envisions a complete streets plan where these public spaces can serve everyone, not just commuters coming into and out of the city.

That's why we want to raise funding to partner with the Project for Public Spaces to create a temporary pop-up park. Your support will allow us to purchase cafe tables and chairs, benches, planters and umbrellas, a synthetic lawn and lawn games, and a variety of other assets to make this corner a usable asset for our neighborhoods.