Johnston Square Branch Construction

The new Johnston Square Branch project at The Hammond at Greenmount Park began with a groundbreaking ceremony on July 10, 2024. This major project is a cornerstone in the ongoing community-driven transformation of Johnston Square into a model Baltimore neighborhood. With 109 affordable mixed-income apartments and a brand-new, world-class public library location, the building is an innovative model for pairing new high-quality, transit-oriented housing with a street-level hub of interactive public spaces for the entire community.

The Johnston Square Vision Plan, created by neighborhood residents and stakeholders, provides a roadmap for equitable neighborhood reinvestment.

The new Library location will include:

• Shared community room
• A dynamic and responsive collection
• Public access computer spaces and WiFi

Grand Opening

We proudly invite you to join us on Monday, November 10 at 11 am to celebrate the Grand Opening of The Hammond at Greenmount Park and the new Johnston Square Branch of the Enoch Pratt Free Library!

Pratt Library CEO Chad Helton will be joined by Mayor Brandon Scott, Maryland Housing Secretary Jake Day, Senator Cory McCray, and many other leaders, partners, and supporters who made this standout project possible, and who have together been invested in advancing Johnston Square’s rebirth for both new and legacy residents.

We hope you will join us for this culmination of years of planning, partnership, and belief in a brighter future for Johnston Square and East Baltimore. As One Baltimore, we are changing the story of our city, and we want you to be a part of it!

11 am – 11:45 am: Remarks, recognitions, and ribbon-cutting
11:45 am – 12:30 pm: Art projects, community activities, and refreshments

We hope to see you there!

Progress

Time-lapse video of the Johnston Square Branch construction in progress: