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21st Century Cities
Report: Baltimore-area residents feel safer, but worry about local economy
Published Dec 19, 2025
In its third year, Johns Hopkins University's annual Baltimore Area Survey also shows that residents lost some trust in government at all levels and experienced more food and transportation insecurity this year
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Impact Maryland
Hopkins leaders strike hopeful notes for region's future
Published Oct 15, 2025
Event brings together leaders to discuss a range of issues, including federal funding cuts, Baltimore's start-up ecosystem, challenges faced by health systems, and more
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Economic impact
Analysis: Hopkins delivers $40B impact for Maryland
Published Oct 14, 2025
Collectively, the impact of Johns Hopkins University and Health System in Baltimore was estimated to be $19.4 billion last year, including one out of every five jobs in the city
Aerial view of the Homewood campus and Baltimore
Economic impact
Hopkins, other city nonprofits to double contribution to Baltimore
Published Oct 1, 2025
'Eds and meds' institutions to voluntarily provide $48M over five years on top of the billions of dollars in economic impact their operations generate for the city
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Community
Community outreach pushes Baltimore toward safer drinking water
Published Aug 8, 2025 Video
As Baltimore faces a federal deadline to identify and replace lead service lines, local researchers and community groups are stepping in to reach residents the city has struggled to engage
A group in hard hats and yellow vests points at something in the distance while standing at a wastewater treatment plant.
Community
Designing for a wetter future
Published April 28, 2025
Environmental engineering students partner with Baltimore City to protect a major wastewater treatment plant from future climate-driven impacts
Aerial shot of the Port of Baltimore at sunset, looking across a container terminal and over industrial facilities along the quayside towards the city skyline.
21st Century Cities
Baltimore-area residents worry about effects of climate change on their lives
Published March 6, 2025
Survey data provides insight into how Baltimore-area residents feel about climate change
A painter in a yellow safety vest smiles for the camera while standing in a warehouse. In front of them is a canvas and easel, as well as a sea of boxes.
Visual arts
The art of a second chance
Published Jan 28, 2025 Video
A new exhibition of oil paintings and photographs made by JHU students highlights the objects and associates of a second-hand furniture warehouse
Aerial shot of Baltimore looking over residential streets in Greektown towards the downtown skyline
21st Century Cities
Survey shows decline in Baltimore-area food insecurity
Published Jan 23, 2025
JHU's wide-ranging annual Baltimore Area Survey also shows residents are more satisfied with their neighborhoods, government, and schools than a year ago
Beth Blauer
Community
JHU aims to enhance collaborations, impact in Baltimore
Published Dec 11, 2024
Beth Blauer, an expert in using data to help improve the work of governments, will lead a new effort to maximize the university's partnerships and investments to help fuel growth