On September 24, 2024 The Reimagine Middle Branch team met with the community to engage around the Westport & Smith Cove Waterfront Parks project. Westport Academy Principal Melody Locke welcomed everyone to the meeting. Megan Born, from the Field Operations design team,  kicked off introductions, followed by key partners like Lisa Hodges-Hiken from the Westport Community Economic Development Corporation, Brad Rogers from South Baltimore Gateway Partnership, Ryan Humphrey from Stonewall Development, Jazmin Kimble from Baltimore City Department of Planning, and Kristina Bigby from Assedo Consulting, who spoke about the importance of outreach and engagement. The project team presented the 30% design plans, shaped by the community’s ideas from earlier meetings, and invited everyone to share new thoughts on features like safety, accessibility, and amenities.