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Baltimore Clergy seeking $25 million in kickbacks from Harbor Point Developer

8/6/2013

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While I am not sure I think the Harbor Point development is a good idea for Baltimore City, and Baltimore tax payers, I do know I think a $25 million kickback for Baltimore Clergy seems fishy. Catch the full article here at the Baltimore Brew!
A group of Baltimore clergy – backed by prominent city power players – want $25 million from Michael Beatty as the price for their support of the Harbor Point development, The Brew can exclusively report.

The Brew has obtained a 12-page draft agreement of a “community benefits agreement” drawn up by the Community Churches for Community Development, a group co-founded by Rev. S. Todd Yeary, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake’s pastor, and Rev. Alvin C. Hathaway.

Now circulating at the highest levels of City Hall, the document calls on a range of payments and services from the Beatty organization, including Internet wireless service and fresh produce for Perkins Homes residents.

For another view on the Harbor Point development, check out the Chop's take (Spoiler Alert - they hate it!):
First things first: friend of the blog and sane, decent Baltimorean Paul Gardner has launched a petition on Change.org to voice opposition to the Harbor Point TIF. Since you are also a sane, decent Baltimorean please click over and sign it now, before you continue reading.
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SoBo Update 8/1/2013

8/1/2013

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Check out the latest South Baltimore business updates - including moves from Harbor Que, updates in the Southside Marketplace, and improvements to the MD Science Center.

Get the full story HERE!
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Vacant Fells Pt Police Station to be Apartment Complex

7/17/2013

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Fells Point Station, a 47-unit apartment building located partially in a former police station, will open in November. The Henson Development Co. is the builder of the $13 million project, located at the corner of Bank and Broadway and managed by Mission First Housing Development Corp. in Washington, D.C., Henson's development partner.
Check here for the full story - Fells Point Station Development!
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SoBo Updates

7/12/2013

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Check out SouthBMore for awesome business updates in your area. The latest post includes LEED Gold status for 1901 S. Charles, an update on Chipotle teaming up with the AVAM for Flicks on the Hill, and a new almost 4k square foot home with a 3 car garage going up on Webster St! Read more HERE!
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2000 Fountain St, Fells Pt. Under Contract - Construction to Begin August, 2013 (Build to Suit)

7/9/2013

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PictureFloor Plan Click to Enlarge
1500 square foot home with large first floor living space, 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, located on charming block in Fells Point. Central location to Fells Point water front shops and restaurants, Patterson Park, and Canton Square. This home qualifies for 10 year Historical Restoration Tax Credit.

Call (443.848.3940) or e-mail CCDD with inquiries. Check out the full listing under available properties!

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CrossBar Denied Expansion by Liquor Board

6/28/2013

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The community boards of South Baltimore, Riverside, and Otterbein joined forces and after a meeting spanning a few hours, the liquor board decided unanimously against expansion plans of CrossBar.

For now the bar will open in the old home of Turner's, and according to their Twitter account will file an appeal for expansion over the next few weeks. For more read here.
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CrossBar Biergarten Development Plans Spur Controversy In Federal Hill

6/26/2013

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PictureFuture site of 'Der Biergarten'
The plans of to build another 'mega bar' as some have called it in Federal Hill have been polarizing to the say the least. The article below from the Baltimore Sun does the best job to demonstrate the two opposing views:

'McComas said the beer garden would replace a closed bar called Turner's and fill three vacant storefronts across from the city-owned Cross Street Market.

Developing vacant and underused property, he argues, is part of what will drive Baltimore's growth, essential to help reach Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake's goal to attract new residents.

The concentration of large establishments in the area — eight seat 200 people or more — has prompted police to shut down Federal Hill's major thoroughfares of Charles and Light streets on weekend nights when the bars let out. Residents complain of returning with groceries on a Saturday afternoon unable to find a parking spot because a pub crawl has overrun the streets. Public officials have asked the liquor board to consider whether the neighborhood has become saturated with bars and to not allow any more expansions without the written blessing of community associations.


Click HERE to read the full article!


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2 East Wells Breaking Ground

6/24/2013

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The same developers that brought you 101 Wells and 1901 S. Charles have broken ground on 2 East Wells. The mixed use development will have a huge parking garage with spots for sale, retail, and apartments. Possible retail options include a cheap gym, bakery, and coffee shop.

Read the full story here!
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Locust Pt Joins Historic Neighborhood List

6/24/2013

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Locust Point was recently added to the list of Baltimore City historic neighborhoods. You can now enjoy the 10 year tax-credit in the point! For more information on the tight-knit Locust Point community, click HERE!
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South Baltimore Development Updates

3/25/2013

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Harbor Square, Heath St, and 2 E. Wells are all proceeding with development updates:
Harbor Square Moving Along

The new ten-townhome development at Fort Ave. and Patapsco St. is well underway at the former site of a CVS.  The first five homes on Birkhead have been completely framed out and are under a roof and the next five on Fort Ave. have completed three stories of construction.  Eight of the ten homes have already been sold and the development should be completed this spring.

New Home Eyed for Heath Street

On E. Heath Street, adjacent to the garden at Light and Heath, sits two brand new townhomes as well as a vacant lot often used for parking spaces.  The entire area used to feature three gutted townhomes that later collapsed. This led to their demolition about five years ago.  Two new townhomes were built several years ago, but the third lot has sat vacant.  A plan is going before the Board of Municipal and Zoning Appeals on April 2nd to construct one three-story home with a front garage.  The front garage would eliminate a parking spot on Heath St.

Heath St. has been making a lot of real estate progress of late.  In addition to the plans for the new townhome, a home across the street at 53 E. Heath St., at the former location of Dawn’s Grocery, recently went under contract quickly with a listing price of $309K.

 2 East Wells Looks to Break Ground in May

Chesapeake Realty Partners’ 2 East Wells in South Baltimore is hoping to break ground sometime between May and June.  This project will feature 153 apartments and 6,000 square feet of retail along Wells St.  It will also feature a 260-car parking garage that will provide approximately 50 spots available to neighbors for lease.  Wells St. is undergoing quite the transition with the recently completed 1901 South Charles, as well as the brewery project, which was recently supported by SBNA.

Clheck out the rest of the updates here!
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