The New Park Heights CDC, Inc. is credited with the founding of the Park Heights Merchants Association, with over 700 businesses in the community. The organization has also developed a faith-based coalition of over 70 churches and religious institutions. The NPHCDC, Inc. also founded the very first affordable housing community land trust in the State of Maryland for the Park Heights community and is the trustee of The Baltimore City Affordable Housing Community Land Trust. Founded in 1999, The New Park Heights CDC, Inc. (formerly known as the Reisterstown-Park Heights Southern Team) has led many community development projects including its role as community sponsor for 2 State bonds totalling over $4 million that led to the creation of The Zeta Senior Center and new athletic field.