Ten local developers were awarded $3.75 million to bolster homeownership in West Baltimore along the West North Avenue corridor.
The West North Avenue Development Authority (WNADA) announced the multi-million-dollar investment in local housing to help turn vacant and run-down properties into vibrant, livable homes in the area. The money will help the construction or rehabilitation of 35 homes, with each of the ten developers receiving FY25 Housing Grant Awards to complete three to seven homes.
The area of concentration for these homes is along the 2700-2900 blocks of West North Avenue. WNADA hopes the investment will improve the neighborhood’s stability by encouraging home ownership, made easier with wider access to high-quality, affordable housing opportunities.
WNADA provides down payment assistance to employees of the Druid Heights Community Development Corporation (DHCDC), Coppin Heights Community Development Corporation (CHCDC), Greater Mondawmin Coordinating Council (GMCC), and Maryland State employees.
WNADA prioritizes supporting local, minority-owned and women-owned developers. This is to ensure that neighborhood revitalization is community-led, equitable, and sustainable.
“These investments strengthen the foundation of West Baltimore’s neighborhoods,” said Jared Jackson, WNADA’s housing development officer. “Each project contributes to a corridor where families can live, work, and thrive—with ownership opportunities that keep wealth and stability in our communities.”
The ten local developers awarded funds by WNADA are listed below.
FY25 Awarded Developers
KIOBA Business Ventures, LLC – Founded by 30 men dedicated to uplifting urban neighborhoods, KIOBA builds high-quality homes for first-time buyers in low- to moderate-income communities.
OKET Development, LLC – A local firm advancing affordable rowhome redevelopment along West North Avenue and supporting WNADA’s corridor stabilization goals.
Visionary Venture Partnership, LLC – A women- and minority-owned developer with over 30 years of combined experience, focused on creating family-centered housing in West Baltimore.
Kouture Enterprises, LLC – Led by Syden Dockins and Len Dockins, a father–daughter team transforming blighted properties into affordable luxury homes and promoting equity in overlooked neighborhoods.
Wall Street Partners, LLC – Specializing in restoring historic rowhomes, preserving Baltimore’s architectural character while creating modern housing options.
Rebirth Development, LLC – Developing homes along the 2700–2900 blocks of West North Avenue and revitalizing 2801–2803 W. North Avenue into The WNADA Annex, a new community hub with shared office space and housing.
Laycon Construction (3012 Garrison, LLC) – Modernizing and rebuilding corridor homes through quality infill construction while maintaining neighborhood character.
Baltimore Roots Development, LLC – A mission-driven developer focused on affordable, sustainable housing that builds generational wealth and revitalizes disinvested neighborhoods.
The Real Estate Farmers, LLC – Founded by West Baltimore native Minyanna Farmer, the firm leverages two decades of sales and community leadership experience to foster. homeownership and local investment.
