From The Banner · Giacomo Bologna,Hallie Miller · · 1m
Mayor Scott wants Harborplace pavilions torn down
Baltimore mayor demands Harborplace pavilions demolished regardless of redevelopment plans.
In brief
Baltimore mayor demands Harborplace pavilions demolished regardless of redevelopment plans. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott says Harborplace pavilions must be torn down to spur investment in the Inner Harbor, despite developer MCB Real Estate's reimagining plans. Originally reported by The Banner.
Mayor Scott demands demolition
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott wants Harborplace pavilions torn down regardless of redevelopment plans.
“They have to go”
Pavilions outdated for 20 years
Scott says Harborplace pavilions have been outdated for 20 years and shopping malls are dead.
MCB Real Estate redevelopment
Baltimore-based MCB Real Estate bought Harborplace out of receivership and plans to redevelop Inner Harbor with 900 housing units.
Demolition timeline unclear
Demolition was originally expected this year but timeline remains uncertain as MCB Real Estate secures financing.
Investment rationale
Scott says demolishing pavilions will make site more attractive for investment and address vacant housing crisis.
Future plans for Inner Harbor
Scott plans to reconfigure Pratt and Light streets to prioritize walkability and families over suburban commuters.
Here's the gist
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott says Harborplace pavilions must be torn down to spur investment in the Inner Harbor, despite developer MCB Real Estate's reimagining plans.
