Westport

Located in southern Baltimore, Westport is yet another example of once prosperous, middle class neighborhoods that fell victim to the triple threat of urban sprawl, racial tension and economic woes. When it was built during the 1920s housing boom, immigrants and blue collar workers were lined up to buy the new and modernly equipped row houses. However, by the time the children raised in Westport had reach adulthood, they were anxious to move away from the crowded urban setting in favor of the big lots and trees offered in the suburbs.
With so many people selling their homes, values dropped and some homes stood empty, waiting for someone who wanted to move closer to the city rather than away from it. Then the racial tensions of the 1960s drove out most of the rest of the residents and left the once happy neighborhood in desperate straits.
However, things are looking up. Westport has been tapped to receive a large influx of money from the federal government as part of a major armed services reorganization. There are plans underway for high end apartment buildings and new waterfront businesses. So, if you’re willing to take and chance and looking for somewhere to invest, Westport might just be a good location for your new home.