Founded in 1971 and incorporated in 1973 as the Southwest Community Council (SWCC), Citizens of Pigtown (COP) is the neighborhood association representing Pigtown residents and businesses in every effort to build community. The mission of COP is to provide a platform to share ideas and information, foster relationships, promote activities, and advocate for everyone in our community.
We also work to be the link for youths, seniors, local businesses, developers, as well as new and long time residents.
Information, resources, and community participation is critical for Historic Pigtown to grow and recognize its full potential. COP's efforts are to combine the coordination between Baltimore City officials and community partners to further advance Pigtown's development.
2018 Horseshoe Pit Cleanup
2015 Carroll Park Farmers Mkt Launch
2018 Horseshoe Pit Cleanup
OUR BOARD
President
Brittany Banks
Vice President
Steve Corrozi
Treasurer
Shareen Aarons
Secretary
Ashley Helsing
John Barber
Nicole Easley
Kelleigh Eastman
Quinn Fowler
Glen James
Umenita Imo
Caroline Lampinen
Casey O'Neill
COMMITTEES
Much of the work COP does is organized at the committee level. We currently have four active committees. Check our events page to see when we are meeting or email board@citizensofpigtown.com to learn how to participate.
All committee meetings are open to the public.
Communications and
Social
This committee is primarily responsible for managing social media, the newsletter, and events. We plan events ranging from neighborhood Happy Hours, to holiday celebrations, Movies in the Park, and Greening/Cleaning/Planting events. All are welcome to join this committee to increase programming and awareness of COP.
Governance
This committee is focused on strengthening the COP organization, setting COP policies to create a fair and safe environment for all of Pigtown residents to participate.
Outreach and Partnerships
This committee is focused on outreach to other organizations, churches, businesses, and residents in the neighborhoods. We work to increase meaningful engagement between our community association and others living, working and worshiping in Pigtown.
Transportation & Development
This committee is focused on issues related to transportation, infrastructure, safety, housing, & business development in an effort to help improve and preserve the character of historic Pigtown. We also review Pigtown's Urban Renewal Plan. An Urban Renewal Plan (URP) is a form of overlay zoning that is more restrictive than the city’s normal zoning code.