# Mayor Scott wants Harborplace pavilions torn down

> Baltimore mayor demands Harborplace pavilions demolished regardless of redevelopment plans.
- Title: Mayor Scott wants Harborplace pavilions torn down · The Banner
- Summary: Baltimore mayor demands Harborplace pavilions demolished regardless of redevelopment plans. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott says Harborplace pavilions must be…
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- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/economy/growth-development/harborplace-baltimore-mcb-real-estate-brandon-scott-NMAJY4EPWVHSJPZ6KAVN4GUZLI
- Author: Giacomo Bologna,Hallie Miller
- Published: 2026-10-14T19:03:46.796+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: baltimore, harborplace, mcb real estate, mayor brandon scott, inner harbor, redevelopment, demolition, news, local
## 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## Pavilions outdated for 20 years
Scott says Harborplace pavilions have been outdated for 20 years and shopping malls are dead.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.
## Key takeaway

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.