Who We Are
The Ruxton-Riderwood-Lake Roland Area Improvement Association’s mission is to protect, preserve, and enhance our communities through stewardship, education, and advocacy. The Association works closely with elected officials, environmental planners, law enforcement officials, and neighborhood associations to address local issues and advocate for favorable resolutions for our community. The Association has nearly 1,000 household members. The Association is managed by an elected board of governors from the community that directs the activities of several active committees. Our Executive Administrator coordinates member requests and maintains close contact with local government and law enforcement officials.
What We Do and Membership Benefits
The Association’s Year-End Report outlines actions taken by the board, committees, and volunteers on behalf of the community. Board Members are actively involved with many committees.
We invite you to join The Ruxton-Riderwood-Lake Roland Area Improvement Association. As an Association member, you become part of our effort to help build a strong, vibrant community. Here is a list of what your yearly Association membership includes. Dues fund all Association activities. If you have any questions, please reach out to our Executive Administrator at office@rrlraia.org
Who We Serve
The Association covers over 4,200 acres of land or 6.6 square miles and is bounded on the north by the Baltimore Beltway; on the west by the Jones Falls Expressway (I-83) north to the overpass at Falls Road, then north on Falls Road to the Baltimore Beltway; on the south by the Baltimore City line; and on the east by N. Charles Street, plus the area between N. Charles Street and Charles Street Avenue extended to its terminus at W. Joppa Road. Click here to see the Association Map.
Why We Started
The Association was established in 1953 when a neighborhood organization meeting drew more than 200 residents to adopt a constitution and bylaws to create a permanent organization on alert for encroachments and threats to community life and to keep residents informed and bring such problems and community needs before appropriate government agencies. Its first project was to prevent the new I-83 link from being routed through Ruxton, past the L’Hirondelle Club, and over Lake Roland. The Association also vigorously promoted the interceptor sewer line to help stop pollution in Lake Roland and was active in numerous zoning issues.
If you are interested in joining the Association as a member, visit our Membership Page.