BALTIMORE — The Maryland Board of Public Works has approved $2 million to launch a pilot phase of the Strategic Operations Center, a new initiative designed to enhance safety and coordination in downtown Baltimore.

Its an initiative of the Downtown Partnership of Baltimore in partnership with the University of Maryland, Baltimore.

The goal of the center is to strengthen multi-agency coordination and situational awareness to support leaders mission of a cleaner, safer, and more vibrant downtown, which aligns with Mayor Brandon Scott's Downtown RISE Strategic Action Plan.

Key objectives include coordinating real-time, tailored resources that meet community needs, ensuring strategic alignment and rapid access to local- and state-level assets, coordinating social services to support vulner

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