Federal Hill Park and South Harbor Renaissance.
Over the past eight years, South Harbor Renaissance (SHR) has worked collaboratively with the Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks, the Commission on Historical and Architectural Preservation, the Baltimore Tree Trust, the Downtown Baltimore Family Alliance, the Federal Hill Neighborhood Association, the Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore, and the South Baltimore Gateway Partnership to restore, preserve and enhance Federal Hill Park as a resource for the diverse communities of Baltimore City and its visitors.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Over $800,000 of improvements to Federal Hill Park including:
Installation of a new Flag Staff Plaza, dedicated by Former Governor Martin O’Malley in June 2012
Restoration of two major historic monuments to War of 1812 heroes General Samuel Smith and Colonel George Armistead, rededicated in September 2013
Completion of plans, designs and construction for a new historic-themed playground, reflecting the State’s civic, maritime, and mercantile heritage, completed in June 2014
Installation of historically appropriate, 3-arm, weatherproof benches, as well as designated recycling and trash receptacles
Restoration and painting of the playground area fence enclosure and light poles
Installation of dog waste dispensers
Engagement of the Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore to provide consistent cleaning and landscaping, beginning in May 2015
Planting of 27 new trees in June 2015
Restoration of turf over a multi-year period beginning in fall 2015
Rebranding in February 2018
Public launch of “Campaign for the Train” in September 2018
Installation of historically appropriate B&O themed Toddler Train piece to the playground in May 2019
BOARD OF Directors
As of February 28, 2024
Jimmy Iannuzzi, President and Chair
Vice President & General Manager for nTech Workforce, a local workforce development organization.
Over a decade of HR supply chain and talent acquisition experience; Certified Contingent Workforce Professional (CCWP).
BS, Towson University
Nigel Crocombe, Vice President
Director with Federal Emergency Management Agency in Washington, DC.
He lives in Federal Hill with his wife, Liz, their sons, Ezra and Ori, and their dog, Asher.
Nigel is active in the local Jewish community and has volunteered with a variety of educational, faith-based, and environmental justice nonprofits over the years.
He often visits Federal Hill Park several times a day whether exercising, spending time with his family on the playground, or walking with his dog along the pathways. He is committed to preserving and enhancing Federal Hill Park as an outstanding historic and recreational resource for all Baltimore’s residents and visitors.
CJ Wolfe, Board Treasurer
Vice President Actuary, Aon
Former Senior Medicaid Actuary, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
BA, Carnegie Mellon University, Fellow of the Society of Actuaries
Laura Collins, Board Secretary
Active duty Coast Guard Officer who has lived in Federal Hill since 2020 with husband Brian Glander and son Karl.
In Baltimore, she is active with her church and volunteers with several Baltimore non profits. She also completed her 200-hour teacher training in Baltimore in the spring of 2023 and teaches locally. She is passionate about building community through engagement, understanding, and beautification.
Federal Hill Park is the center of community life here in our neighborhood, a regional attraction, and a center of enjoyment and appreciation for Charm City visitors. Laura wants to make sure the Park and immediate surroundings are a safe, beautiful, inclusive, welcoming destination for locals and visitors alike..... for now and for years to come!
Jenna Iannuzzi, Board Director
Graphic Designer based in Baltimore, MD.
Experienced with print and digital asset design, logo development, and general brand strategy.
BS, University of Maryland, Baltimore Country
Zach Stine, Board Director
US Air Force Veteran & project management professional
Stephen Topper, Board Director