Ravens Landing

SITE INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS

ROOTS OF THE RAVEN

Roots of the Raven is about how Baltimore’s identity grows from its people, culture, and environment. This concept connects the city’s energy and pride with ideas of growth, balance, and community. It shows how nature and neighborhood life can work together to shape a stronger, more connected Baltimore. Inspired by the Ravens and the city’s bold colors, this design celebrates local pride and the idea that culture takes flight when community takes root.

BIRDSEYE VIEW

The main goal of this project is to stay connected to the roots of Baltimore. In my design, I achieve this by creating strong visual links from the site to both the Baltimore Ravens and downtown Baltimore. The park is dedicated to the team through a unique seasonal experience that leads visitors to an overlook facing the stadium and the city skyline. From this bird’s-eye perspective, you can also see how the east side of the site integrates with the existing building footprints. The residential apartments blend naturally with the surrounding neighborhood, while the supermarket and shops transition smoothly into the commercial area near the Patapsco and Potee intersection.

MASTERPLAN

SEASONAL ATTRACTION

I want this site to become a unique seasonal attraction that brings people into the Baybrook area. The site will create a space that sparks curiosity, activity, and pride. While leaving a lot of open space might not seem like a direct boost to the local economy at first glance, creating a park that draws visitors can have powerful indirect effects. When more people come to explore, gather, and enjoy the space, nearby businesses and neighborhoods begin to benefit too. Increased foot traffic and community presence help make the streets feel safer and more welcoming, encouraging even more growth and connection over time. Over time, this project aims to bring new life to Baybrook, turning it into a space where people want to visit, gather, and experience the city from a new perspective.

SITE DESIGN

This section focuses on the residential and commercial areas of my project. Starting from the left side, there are two- and three-story residential buildings featuring private courtyards with lawn, plantings and seating areas. At the center lies the main plaza, a layered public space designed with a central lawn, surrounded by planters that include public seating, tables, and a designated area for a farmers' market. The outer edge of the plaza transitions into a pedestrian walkway that connects to the grocery store, nearby parking and the rest of the site. Beyond the grocery store is the commercial shops that line the right side of the site. A central pedestrian axis links the plaza and grocery store to the opposite side of Potee Street, improving walkability and access. The goal is to create a balance between safe, private residential areas and welcoming public gathering spaces, while promoting a walkable environment with accessible shops and community amenities.