South Baltimore Weekend Open Houses

Here is a rundown of the open houses this weekend in South Baltimore. Buy a house, stay a while!

Federal Place
Federal Hill 
Price: Pricing in the high $600,000s
2,400 sq. ft.
2-4 BD/5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Saturday and Sunday from 11am-2pm

17 West Fort Avenue  
Federal Hill     
Price: $300,000
1,224 sq. ft.
3 BD/1.5 BA
Off Street Parking: No

Saturday from 12pm-1pm

816 Mangold Street 
Pigtown      
Price: $269,900
960 sq. ft.
3 BD/2.5 BA
Off Street Parking: No

Saturday from 12pm-1pm

13 East Barney Street 
South Baltimore    
Price: $240,000
852 sq. ft.
2 BD/1.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Sunday from 11am-1pm

1233 Riverside Avenue  
Federal Hill     
Price: $625,000
1,944 sq. ft.
3 BD/3.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Sunday from 11am-1pm

1109 William Street 
Federal Hill  
Price: $675,000
2,854 sq. ft.
4 BD/4.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Sunday from 12pm-2pm

1406 Benjamin Street 
Locust Point   
Price: $485,000
2,396 sq. ft.
3 BD/3 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Sunday from 12pm-2pm

221 East Fort Avenue  
Federal Hill    
Price: $419,900
1,932 sq. ft.
4 BD/2.5 BA
Off Street Parking: No

Sunday from 12pm-2pm

1745 South Charles Street
South Baltimore   
Price: $379,900
1,720 sq. ft.
2 BD/2.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Sunday from 1pm-3pm

1502 Clarkson Street
South Baltimore   
Price: $475,000
1,780 sq. ft.
4 BD/4.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Sunday from 1pm-3pm

1246 Riverside Avenue 
Federal Hill    
Price: $374,900
1,338 sq. ft.
2 BD/2 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Sunday from 1pm-3pm

404 Sanders Street 
Federal Hill    
Price: $215,000
972 sq. ft.
2 BD/1 BA
Off Street Parking: No

Sunday from 1pm-3pm

1824 Belt Street
Riverside    
Price: $409,000
1,760 sq. ft.
2 BD/3 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Sunday from 1pm-3pm

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Baltimore lawmakers endorse Cross Street Market liquor license plan

Baltimore's representatives in Annapolis endorsed a plan Friday to mount a last-minute push to create a special new liquor license for Cross Street Market in Federal Hill, part of a deal to renovate the 170-year-old venue.

The city entered into a agreement last year to have Towson-based developer...

via http://www.baltimoresun.com/bs-md-ci-cross-street-liquor-20170401-story.html

Light City Baltimore Begins Today – Here’s How to Participate

Festivities get underway today for the second Light City Baltimore from The Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts, Inc. (BOPA). Last year the festival attracted more than 400,000 people according to estimates. The Festival runs for nine days until April 8th.

Light City features the BGE Light Walk around the Inner Harbor with more than 50 attractions including illuminated sculptures, projections, interactive technologies, performances, concerts, food vendors and a children’s area. The light installations are created by artists from around the world. An LED Ferris Wheel has also been installed near the Maryland Science Center.

There will also be light installations in Coldstream Homestead Montebello, Greater Mondawmin, Hamiltion-Lauraville, Hampden, Little Italy, Sandtown-Winchester, Station North, and Waverly. Federal Hill will feature light lanterns in businesses created area kids.

Nightly concerts include performances from Biz Markie, Super City, Dity Dozen Brass Band, DJ Harvey Dent, and Ama Chandra.

Labs@Light City offers six innovation conferences at IMET Columbus Center in the Inner Harbor.

The HealthLab on Monday will “explore emerging technologies and innovative practices that have the potential to affect the quality of life and health outcomes for all people, here and around the globe.”

The GreenLab on Tuesday is described as “how we think about energy, ecology and economics while providing a glimpse into innovations that provide a more sustainable path to the future.” Reese Ashe of South Baltimore’s Reflex Functional Fitness will lead a stretch during the event.

Wednesday’s EduLab will “rethink learning. Join future-focused education innovators for a dialogue on the central role of education in our society.” Speakers include Greg Cangialosi of Federal Hill’s Betamore, Jason Hardebeck of Port Covington’s The Foundery, and Todd Marks of Locust Points MindGrub.

SocialLab on Thursday will “gather with social entrepreneurs, activists, thinkers, and writers to explore, together, how we can build a more equitable and responsible society.” SocialLab will also have a Baltimore Ravens Innovation Challenge. The winner gets a Ravens sponsorship package valued at approximately $200,000.

On Friday DesignLab  “features some of the most inventive designers, makers, artists, entrepreneurs, storytellers and thinkers convening to explore how emerging creative practices shape our world and create change.” Guests include Jason Bass of Port Covington’s Treason Toting Co., and Andrew Coy of Federal Hill’s Digital Harbor Foundation.

At Saturday’s FoodLab “acclaimed culinary thinkers and chefs explore the world of food – how it’s grown, accessed, eaten and innovated. And how our attitudes toward what we eat may change the trajectory of society.” Lunch will be served by Woodberry Kitchen. Speakers include Evan Lutz of Port Covington’s Hungry Harvest.

Local food will be sold at Light City Federal Hill’s The Local Fry and Berries by Quicha, as well as BricknFire Pizza Co., Ekiben, Ejji Ramen, Dooby’s and more, with beverages from local craft brewers and Sagamore Spirit.

Photos Courtesy of Light City

Video of last year’s Light City Baltimore from South Baltimore’s Heights + Horizons

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Weekend Events Around Town

Lunchtime Yoga at Center Plaza: Thursday from 12pm-1pm

AVAM’s Wedding Happy Hour: Thursday from 530pm-8pm

November Project Baltimore:  Friday at 630am at Patterson Park, Wednesday at 530am & 630am at Rash Field

Light City Baltimore: March 31st – April 8th

Baltimore Bike Party: Light Up the Night: Friday from 630pm-12am

Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival at Maryland State Fairgrounds: Friday from 6pm-10pm, and Saturday from 2pm-6pm

NCAA Lacrosse – Rutgers at Johns Hopkins: Friday at 7pm

Chris Brown The Party Tour at Royal Farms Arena: Friday at 730pm

Rent at Hippodrome: Fridy at 8pm

R&B Only at Ram’s Head Live: Friday from 8pm-2am

The Shrapnels Live at Mums: Friday from 9pm-1am

Baltimore’s Marching Ravens 2017 Tryouts at M&T Bank Stadium: Saturday from 845am-12pm

2017 Red Shoe Shuffle 5k Run and Walk at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Baltimore: Sunday from 9am-11am

13th Annual Privateer Festival at Fells Point: Saturday and Sunday form 10am-6pm

The Emporiyum the former Best Buy Inner Harbor: Saturday and Sunday from 11am-4pm

Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower Open House: Saturday from 11am-4pm

Tike Barge Opens: Saturday at 12pm

April 1st Stop ‘N’ Swap Gaming Flea Market at The Windup Space: Saturday from 12pm-5pm

NCAA Lacrosse – Colgate at Loyola: Saturday at 230pm

NCAA Lacrosse – UMass Lowell at UMBC: Saturday at 230pm

April Fool’s Day at Dr. Gloom’s CRYPT of Curiosities (No Joke!) at Protean Books & Records: Saturday from 3pm-10pm

Mount Vernon Marketplace Hosts Official Emporiyum After Party: Saturday and Sunday from 5pm-10pm

Sentinel of Baltimore’s Harbor: History by Candlelight at Fort McHenry: Saturday from 6pm-8pm

Nightly Moment: Parade of Fools at Maryland Science Center: Saturday from 8pm-9pm

Festival of Laughs at Royal Farms Arena: Saturday at 8pm

Spring Bling: The Battle in Brew Valley at Birroteca: Sunday form 12pm-5pm

SHINEBRIGHT at Royal Farms Arena: Sunday at 6pm

Farmers’ Markets

Harbor Market at McKeldin Square: Friday from 11am-2pm

32nd Street Farmers’ Market in Waverly:  Saturday from 7am-12pm

Whitelock Community Farm Market Stand:  Saturday from 10am-1pm

Federal Hill Farmers Market at Light Street Presbyterian Church: Saturday from 130pm-4pm

Have a GREAT weekend!

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Nine Tenants Announced for Redeveloped Cross Street Market

Caves Valley Partners (CVP) has started to announce both new and returning merchants for Cross Street Market on CrossStMarket.com, CVP’s website for the redevelopment project. CVP took over the 31,800 sq. ft. market in Federal Hill from Baltimore Public Market Corporation (BPMC) in January. Cana Development is handling leasing for CVP as the team continues conversations with new and existing merchants.

All the existing merchants, with the exception of Nick’s Inner Harbor Seafood, had their leases extended through Labor Day as CVP works through planning and predevelopment for the project. The merchants were previously on month-to-month leases with BPMC. Several merchants have signed on for an additional two years after the redevelopment begins. These tenants include Steve’s Lunch, Fenwick Choice Meats, Kwon’s Fresh Produce, and The Pretzel Twist.

Sections of the market will remain open during the renovation and final locations for these businesses have not been determined.

Nick’s Inner Harbor Seafood is the only merchant with a long-term lease at the market. Nick’s has 15 months left on its lease with a five-year extension option.

The Maryland General Assembly District 46 Representatives have secured $200,000 in capital funding from the State for existing merchants to improve their retail spaces in the redeveloped market.

In a post on CrossStMarket.com, CVP said, “The redevelopment team will work with all merchants, including Nick’s, to improve and upgrade the conditions of their stalls and the Market as a whole.”

CVP has also announced several new merchants for the redeveloped market. This includes Annapolis-based Ceremony Coffee Roasters, which also has a location in Mount Vernon and which will be opening a location in Harbor Point. The market will not have a Starbucks, which was once discussed as a possibility.

Smoke BBQ, a winner of Baltimore Magazine’s Best BBQ with its first location in Hunt Valley, will open a stall at the market. Smoke BBQ is owned and operated by two former South Baltimore residents, Josh White and Keith Thompson.

Sarah Simington, who owns Federal Hill’s Blue Moon Too, will open a stall selling quirky home goods store, according to CVP.

DC-based Cucina Al Volo, which started at Union Market in Washington, DC, is opening a stall at Cross Street Market that will sell pastas with locally-sourced ingredients. It will sell prepared pasta dishes for dine-in or carryout, as well as uncooked items for home preparation.

CVP also provided the following update in a post on CrossStMarket.com: “We will continue to round out our roster of existing and new market tenants to create the ultimate Baltimore fresh food shopping and dining experience. We anticipate adding multiple unique Asian concepts, the fresh bakery that SoBo residents have wanted for years, a local doughnut concept, and multiple other must-have market tenants. Stay tuned for more good news in the weeks and months ahead.”

A public hearing will be held this Friday for a market-wide liquor license for the Cross Street Market.

Read SouthBMore.com’s articles detailing the different aspects of the Cross Street Market redevelopment here.

Rendering courtesy of Caves Valley Partners and Brown Craig Turner 

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Houzz Scholarship Program – Deadline for Applications – 6/30/17

Applications are open for the next round of Houzz Scholarships!

If you are a student, 17 years of age or older, currently enrolled or planning to enroll in interior design, architecture, landscape architecture, architectural engineering or construction management programs in the US, you are eligible to apply. These scholarships are open to both undergraduate and graduate students.

There are FOUR $2500 scholarships available.

• Women in Architecture
• Residential Design
• Sustainable Residential Design
• Residential Construction Management

If you or someone you know is interested, please find more information and apply here!

http://www.houzz.com/scholarships

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Shofer’s Furniture April Designer Event!

You’re invited Shofer’s Furniture April Designer Event! This April 4th, Vince Pagano of Century Furniture joins us to discuss their great line of American-made furniture and to give a sneak peek at what they have in store for 2017. Century Furniture is one of the world’s largest privately owned manufacturers of upper-end residential furniture. Its broad line of wood and upholstered furniture consists of bedroom, dining and occasional collections in traditional, transitional and contemporary styling. Century is recognized in the industry as a design leader, ranked in the forefront for its expertise in finishing and the many details of fine craftsmanship. RSVP & INFO: https://t.e2ma.net/message/h5cvm/9mx4u1 When: Tuesday, April 4th, 2017 from 1:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be served! Where: Shofer’s Furniture. 930 S. Charles Street. Baltimore, MD 21230 RSVP: Please RSVP by Thursday, March 30th. Call 410-752-4212 or email info@shofers.com

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Waterfront Partnership Announces Free Waterfront Wellness Fitness Classes at Inner Harbor

The Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore and Medifast, Inc. are teaming up once again for the annual Waterfront Wellness series. Returning May 27, 2017, the series offers free fitness classes four days a week along the waterfront throughout the spring and summer seasons.

“The Waterfront Wellness series is one of our most popular initiatives,” said Laurie Schwartz, president of Waterfront Partnership. “It continues to grow in popularity as more and more people seek unique and affordable health and wellness opportunities.”

Waterfront Wellness classes will take place every Saturday and Sunday at West Shore Park, every Wednesday at Pierce’s Park, and newly added Thursday classes at Harbor Point through September 17. Confirmed classes include:

• Boot Camp, by XPF Studio
• Yoga, by CorePower Yoga
• Dance2Fitness, by XPF Studio
• Yoga, by YogaWorks
• Cross Fit, by CrossFit Federal Hill
• Yoga, by Brick Bodies

Participants of all skill levels are welcome and should bring their own mats and water. Classes are free but a one-time registration is required. For more information and to register for classes, please visit: http://bit.ly/WaterfrontWellness17.

Photo Courtesy of Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore

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South Baltimore Crime Updates

According to the Baltimore Police Department Crime Map, the following crimes were reported from 3/17/17-3/23/17.

Stadium Area/Ridgely’s Delight

LARCENY- OTHER FRIDAY, MARCH 17, 2017 13:20 6XX MELVIN DR STREET

Barre Circle

LARCENY- FROM AUTO WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 2017 10:00 3XX SCOTT ST STREET

LARCENY- OTHER SATURDAY, MARCH 18, 2017 12:00 7XX MCHENRY ST PORCH/DECK

Otterbein

NONE

Sharp-Leadenhall

NONE

Federal Hill

NONE

Federal Hill South/Riverside

ROBBERY – STRONG ARM WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 2017 13:46 8XX E FORT AVE GROCERY

BURGLARY (FORCE) MONDAY, MARCH 20, 2017 09:15 11XX RIVERSIDE AVE ROWHOME/TOWNHOUSE

LARCENY- FROM AUTO TUESDAY, MARCH 21, 2017 21:30 17XX BELT ST

LARCENY- OTHER WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 2017 23:44 12XX RIVERSIDE AVE OTHER-OUTSIDE

LARCENY- FROM AUTO MONDAY, MARCH 20, 2017 19:45 11XX COVINGTON ST STREET

LARCENY- OTHER SATURDAY, MARCH 18, 2017 10:20 9XX E FORT AVE DRUGSTORE/MEDICAL BLDG

LARCENY- FROM AUTO MONDAY, MARCH 20, 2017 19:30 11XX COVINGTON ST STREET

Key Highway/Inner Harbor

NONE

South Baltimore Neighborhood

NONE

Port Covington

NONE

Locust Point

LARCENY- FROM AUTO SATURDAY, MARCH 18, 2017 12:10 19XX E FORT AVE ROWHOME/TOWNHOUSE

LARCENY- FROM AUTO FRIDAY, MARCH 17, 2017 21:00 14XX REYNOLDS ST YARD, RESIDENTIAL

BURGLARY (FORCE) WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 2017 05:45 14XX WOODALL ST ROWHOME/TOWNHOUSE

Pigtown

LARCENY- FROM AUTO TUESDAY, MARCH 21, 2017 00:00 14XX HOLLINS ST STREET

Carroll – Camden Industrial Area

AGG. ASSLT.- HAND FRIDAY, MARCH 17, 2017 23:28 21XX HAINES ST BUS/AUTO

LARCENY- OTHER TUESDAY, MARCH 21, 2017 02:50 18XX WASHINGTON BLVD CONVENIENCE

LARCENY- OTHER WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 2017 22:40 20XX WASHINGTON BLVD OTHER-INSIDE

LARCENY- FROM AUTO SATURDAY, MARCH 18, 2017 23:50 15XX RIDGELY ST STREET

LARCENY- FROM AUTO SATURDAY, MARCH 18, 2017 19:00 16XX WICOMICO ST STREET

LARCENY- OTHER SUNDAY, MARCH 19, 2017 02:10 17XX RUSSELL ST STREET

Hollins Market

BURGLARY (FORCE) SATURDAY, MARCH 18, 2017 11:50 1XX S SCHROEDER ST RESTAURANT/BAR

LARCENY- FROM AUTO TUESDAY, MARCH 21, 2017 16:30 8XX W LOMBARD ST STREET

Union Square

LARCENY- FROM AUTO TUESDAY, MARCH 21, 2017 00:00 14XX HOLLINS ST STREET

Offense definitions from the FBI

South Baltimore Peninsula Neighborhoods Map

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South Baltimore Business Roundup

Million Dollar Monday: Federal Hill Townhome Across from Rash Field with Inner Harbor Views

Welcome to Million Dollar Monday! Each week SouthBMore.com will showcase a home on the market listed at a half a million dollars or more.

This Federal Hill townhome is across the street from Rash Field and backs up to Robert Baker Park. It includes a rooftop deck overlooking the Inner Harbor, hardwood floors, granite countertops, a wood burning fireplace, multiple bonus spaces, and a back patio.

702 William Street
Federal Hill     
Price: $479,900
Tax: $11,954
2 BD/2.5 BA
2,014 sq. ft.
Off Street Parking: No

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South Baltimore Weekend Open Houses

Here is a rundown of the open houses this weekend in South Baltimore. Buy a house, stay a while!

Federal Place
Federal Hill 
Price: Pricing in the high $600,000s
2,400 sq. ft.
2-4 BD/5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Saturday and Sunday from 11am-2pm

221 East Fort Avenue  
Federal Hill  
Price: $419,900
1,932 sq. ft.
4 BD/2.5 BA
Off Street Parking: No

Saturday from 12pm-1pm

132 East Barney Street
Riverside   
Price: $415,000
1,440 sq. ft.
3 BD/3.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Saturday from 12pm-2pm

106 West Ostend Street 
Federal Hill    
Price: $375,000
1,506 sq. ft.
3 BD/2 BA
Off Street Parking: No

Saturday from 12pm-2pm

1519 Race Street 
South Baltimore    
Price: $179,900
672 sq. ft.
2 BD/1 BA
Off Street Parking: No

Saturday from 12pm-2pm

1324 Glyndon Avenue 
Pigtown   
Price: $109,900
1,132 sq. ft.
2 BD/2.5 BA
Off Street Parking: No

Saturday from 12pm-2pm

609 Wyeth Street   
Pigtown  
Price: $274,900
1,012 sq. ft.
2 BD/2 BA
Off Street Parking: No

Saturday from 1pm-3pm

6 East Henrietta Street   
Federal Hill   
Price: $309,000
912 sq. ft.
2 BD/2 BA
Off Street Parking: No

Saturday from 1pm-3pm

1723 Clarkson Street 
South Baltimore    
Price: $399,900
3,400 sq. ft.
3 BD/4 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Saturday from 1pm-3pm

1450 Cooksie Street 
Locust Point  
Price: $375,000
1,248 sq. ft.
2 BD/2.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Saturday from 2pm-4pm

100 HarborView Drive #210 
HarborView – Federal Hill   
Price: $215,000
1,182 sq. ft.
2 BD/1.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Saturday from 2pm-4pm

100 HarborView Drive #1603 
HarborView – Federal Hill   
Price: $450,000
1,579 sq. ft.
2 BD/2 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Saturday from 2pm-4pm

100 HarborView Drive #2204 
HarborView – Federal Hill   
Price: $310,000
1,453 sq. ft.
2 BD/2 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Saturday from 2pm-4pm

1470 Woodall Street
Locust Point  
Price: $325,000
1,228 sq. ft.
2 BD/1.5 BA
Off Street Parking: No

Sunday from 12pm-2pm

12 East Fort Avenue 
Federal Hill   
Price: $299,900
1,124 sq. ft.
2 BD/2 BA
Off Street Parking: No

Sunday from 12pm-2pm

100 HarborView Drive #1001
HarborView – Federal Hill   
Price: $599,000
1,653 sq. ft.
2 BD/2 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Sunday from 12pm-2pm

1310 South Charles Street
Federal Hill   
Price: $549,900
2,100 sq. ft.
2 BD/2.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Sunday from 12pm-2pm

1502 Clarkson Street 
South Baltimore    
Price: $475,000
1,780 sq. ft.
4 BD/4.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Sunday from 12pm-2pm

142 West Clement Street 
Federal Hill     
Price: $459,000
1,500 sq. ft.
2 BD/3.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Sunday from 1230pm-3pm

1460 Battery Avenue 
Federal Hill     
Price: $440,000
2,057 sq. ft.
3 BD/2.5 BA
Off Street Parking: No

Sunday from 12pm-2pm

1810 Byrd Street 
Riverside   
Price: $225,000
1,400 sq. ft.
3 BD/2 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Sunday from 1pm-3pm

620 North Ponte Villas #164 
HarborView – Federal Hill    
Price: $225,000
4,121 sq. ft.
4 BD/3.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Sunday from 1pm-3pm

1324 Race Street 
Federal Hill    
Price: $549,000
3,002 sq. ft.
3 BD/4.5 BA
Off Street Parking: Yes

Sunday from 1pm-3pm

1017 Riverside Avenue  
Federal Hill    
Price: $349,900
1,538 sq. ft.
3 BD/2.5 BA
Off Street Parking: No

Sunday from 1pm-3pm

 

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Day Event June 8 – ULI: Baltimore Women in Design, Construction, and Real Estate – REGISTER ASAP! (FREE)

Urban Land Institute Baltimore

ULI Baltimore Women’s Leadership Initiative in collaboration with CCBC Interior Design, CAD & Construction Management Programs Presents:

FOCUS ON THE FEMALE PERSPECTIVE

Supporting Baltimore Women in Design, Construction, and Real Estate

Interactive, Behind the Scene Tour, your opportunity for one-on-one with women behind the most influential projects in Baltimore.

Thursday June 8 8:30am- 4 pm   Event Flyer: Women in Construction 2017

This is a free event, women have first preference. Limited space available, advanced registration required.

Registration: http://netforum.uli.org/eweb/DynamicPage.aspx?webcode=EventInfo&Reg_evt_key=5040bc8a-3b99-4737-9e9f-c1f20de75f6c#

 For Emerging Women Focusing on:

• Construction
• Engineering
• Architecture
• Interior Design
• Surveying
• Environmental Science
• Marketing
• Property Management
• Finance/ Banking
• Development

 

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State Delegation Announces New Liquor License Proposal and Merchant Capital for Cross Street Market

A previous liquor license proposal from the Maryland General Assembly District 46 Representatives was a key reason Caves Valley Partners (CVP) announced it was walking away from the redevelopment of the Cross Street Market last month. Today, the District 46 team issued new proposal which CVP supports.

On March 7th, Arsh Mirmiran of CVP told SouthBMore.com that he and his team would be moving forward with a new redevelopment plan which Mirmiran believes will address many of the concerns in the community. But, in order to move forward, Mirmiran said CVP needed a liquor license proposal that it feels is in line with Mount Vernon Marketplace and Belvedere Square Market.

The previous proposal from the District 46 team required a $50,000 per year fee for the liquor license unless CVP could obtain and extinguish an existing liquor license in Federal Hill. This fee was reduced to $20,000 per year if CVP obtained and extinguished one Federal Hill liquor license and $10,000 if CVP obtained and extinguished two Federal Hill liquor licenses. Mirmiran told SouthBMore.com last month that these “fees speak for themselves” and that this is “the deal the representatives felt the community wanted.”

The previous proposal also stated no liquor sales for the first two years, which CVP wasn’t willing to agree to.

The District 46 team heard from “from nearly 1,000 members of the immediate area” and had conversations with CVP since it announced it was walking away from the project. The District 46 team discussed this in a portion of its letter to the community today about the Cross Street Market:

We have engaged in hundreds of conversations over the last several months and we will continue to have conversations over the last three weeks of the legislative session on this important issue. There is consensus that the Market should be renovated, but differences of opinion over the specifics.

Last month the Delegation proposed draft legislation creating a new public market liquor license at Cross Street Market.  That draft legislation attempted to incorporate the overwhelming feedback received from the community at that time as well as the needs of the operator.  We told all stakeholders that we were open to amendments but the operator, Caves Valley Partners (CVP), decided – at that time – to withdraw. As we said then, and as we continue to believe, CVP was proposing a bold vision that could have enhanced the surrounding communities and benefited the current merchants, but that vision was not universally shared. From the outset, we hoped that the operator, community members, and current merchants could reach a place of compromise that would ease community concerns and provide a pathway toward a renovated and revitalized Cross Street Market.

After it announced its withdrawal, CVP reached out to the Delegation.  We had a candid conversation with CVP related to the legitimate concerns of merchants and families from whom we had heard, as well as our concern about the apparent lack of public support for the project, and the tone they had taken with some of our constituents.

Although prior to CVP’s withdrawal we had heard from very few supporters of the project, immediately following CVP’s withdrawal we began to hear from hundreds of residents who support the renovation. They expressed their concerns that renovations would be further postponed, and the opportunities for commercial revitalization limited.

From our conversations with CVP, we understand that the last thing they want is to create a Market with a party atmosphere.

CVP has a new plan and we have heard from nearly 1,000 members of the immediate area that support the concept. We have developed a two-pronged approach to support the merchants and to ensure a liquor license with appropriate guardrails is passed.

The liquor license proposal:

1. Amendments – We have drafted a new amendment to the 46th District Alcoholic Beverages Act of 2017 (HB 1348/SB 1035) that creates a market license for Cross Street Market. The amendment adding a Market license to SB 1035 can be viewed here.  Taking feedback from both CVP and hundreds of community members, here are the key terms of the amendment that we have drafted that attempt to balance the many stakeholder interests related to this project:

• Nick’s Seafood has been carved out of the proposed liquor license.  They will retain their license under the proposed legislation.  The sales at Nick’s will not count towards the larger food percentage described below.

• Sixty-five percent (65%) of the sales from the remainder of the market must be from items other than alcoholic beverages.  We added language to our previous proposal that explicitly excludes food served outside the market from the food percentage to address concerns about off-site catering.

• The amendment clarifies the language banning pub crawls to explicitly state that individual vendors inside the Market could not participate in pub crawls involving other license holders either inside or outside of the market.  This language will prevent pub crawls inside the Market.

• The amendment limits the floor space of the portion of the market where alcohol may be served to 20% of the leasable tenant area.  Again, the “leasable area” includes the area in the market minus the area covered by Nick’s and does not include common areas and walkways.

• The amendment limits the size of any stall that serves alcohol to a maximum of 1,000 square feet.

• The amendment allows for the serving of alcoholic beverages other than beer and wine, so long as that liquor is served in mixed drinks and sold for no less than $5 per drink.

• The hours when alcohol could be served at the Market would be from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Thursday; from 11:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. on Friday, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. on Saturdays, and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sundays.

• Similar to the recently-approved market license for Mount Vernon Marketplace, the annual fee on the Market will be $6,500. If CVP is willing to spend the money necessary to purchase another entity’s liquor license in the same precinct and then extinguishes it, the fee will go down to $2,500 a year.

• Finally, we incorporated a new provision that requires the Baltimore City Liquor Board to develop tailored regulations specific to the operations of this unique public market license. Issues related to the following activities will be governed by regulation, which allows for greater accountability at the local level: (1) conduct of vendors, (2) conduct of license holders within the facility, (3) the operation of private events closed to the public, and (4) the maintenance of a common seating area.

“We are hopeful that the reasonable market license proposed by the Delegation after considerable thought will be supported by the surrounding neighborhoods,” Mirmiran told SouthBMore.com today. “We look forward to finally bringing South Baltimore and the merchants the market they deserve.”

A hearing on this amendment will be held in front of the Baltimore City Delegation at 9am on Friday, March 31st. Mirmiran told SouthBMore.com the liquor license situation must be resolved this year in order for CVP to move forward. The Maryland General Assembly 2017 Session ends on April 10th.

Just receiving this information, several area neighborhood associations are planning special meetings to vote on whether to support this legislation.

The District 46 team has also allocated $200,000 in funding to support the existing merchants. From the letter:

1. Bond Bill to Support Merchants – We introduced a bond bill (SB 1186) to ask the State to provide $250,000 in capital funds to help support the merchants throughout the renovation. Given the limited amount of capital dollars available, we did not expect to receive the entire amount requested. This week, we learned that we were able to secure $200,000 in local project capital facility funding for the Baltimore Public Markets Corporation to help existing tenants improve their retail spaces. This money is currently allocated in the Senate’s version of the state capital budget, and we will fight to ensure that this tenant improvement funding is included in the final budget we pass this year.

Read SouthBMore.com’s articles detailing the different aspects of the Cross Street Market redevelopment here.

Rendering courtesy of Caves Valley Partners and Brown Craig Turner 

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Weekend Events Around Town

Golden Tee Tournament at No Idea Tavern: Thursday from 7pm-10pm

November Project Baltimore:  Friday at 630am at Patterson Park, Wednesday at 530am & 630am at Rash Field

Ekiben’s 1 Year Anniversary Celebration at Union Craft Brewing: Friday form 5pm-9pm

Digiball 8:0: A Gala to Support the DHHS Alliance at Baltimore Museum of Industry: Friday form 7pm-11pm

Celtic Woman Voice of Angels at Hippodrome: Friday at 730pm

TRÖEG A Toga Party at AVAM: Friday from 8pm-11pm

An Evening with Jonatha Brooke at Creative Alliance: Friday form 8pm-11pm

Baltimore Music Festival at Royal Farms Arena: Friday at 8pm

5th Annual Factory Tour at Wockenfuss Candies: Saturday from 9am-4pm

Going Wild Weekend at Port Discovery: Saturday and Sunday

Walking Tour of a 19th Century Irish Neighborhood at Irish Railroad Workers Museum: Saturday from 1030am-12pm

Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower Open House: Saturday from 11am-4pm

NCAA Lacrosse – Denver at Towson: Saturday at 12pm

NCAA Lacrosse – Virginia at Johns Hopkins: Saturday at 1pm

Federal Hill Lights Lantern Workshop for Kids: 11am at Cross Street Market and 1pm at Scrap Bmore

Baltimore Fitness Biathlon at South Baltimore Gyms: Saturday from 2pm-430pm

BARCS Crawl in Federal Hill: Saturday from 2pm-7pm

Sip Sample Social at Our Lady of Good Counsel: Saturday from 5pm-9pm

Stache Bash at Little Havana: Saturday at 7pm

Leo Sandoval w/ Eduardo Belo & Nic Gareiss w/ Cleek Schrey at Creative Alliance: Sunday from 8pm-11pm

Grand Central’s 25th Anniversary: Saturday from 9pm-2am

1st Annual Baltimore’s Best Beatz & Bloodys at Belvedere & Co. Events: Sunday from 11am-2pm

The Sweetness of Doing Something at Sons of Little Italy Lodge #2286: Sunday from 12pm-3pm

Union Pinewood Derby: Sunday from 12pm-5pm

Stevie Nicks at Royal Farms Arena: Sunday at 7pm

Farmers’ Markets

Harbor Market at McKeldin Square: Friday from 11am-2pm

32nd Street Farmers’ Market in Waverly:  Saturday from 7am-12pm

Whitelock Community Farm Market Stand:  Saturday from 10am-1pm

Federal Hill Farmers Market at Light Street Presbyterian Church: Saturday from 130pm-4pm

Have a GREAT weekend!

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Cross Street Market Merchants’ Leases Extended Until Labor Day

As it works through the details and pre-development planning of its Cross Street Market redevelopment, Caves Valley Partners (CVP) has extended the leases of all the existing merchants, besides Nick’s Inner Harbor Seafood, until Labor Day. Nick’s has six and a half years remaining on its lease, and the rest of the merchants were previously on month-to-month leases.

In February, CVP announced it was pulling out of an agreement with the Baltimore Public Markets Corporation (BPMC) to complete a $6.5 million redevelopment of the 31,800 sq. ft. Federal Hill market. However, Arsh Mirmiran of CVP told SouthBMore.com on March 7th that he and his team would be moving forward with a new modified plan which Mirmiran believes will address many of the concerns of the existing merchants and the community.

CVP’s new plan, according to Mirmiran, includes starting fresh with Nick’s Inner Harbor Seafood, which was involved in a “legal matter” with CVP regarding its lease, and working with the existing merchants by keeping portions of the market open during construction and developing strategies to keep new rents and costs down for these businesses.

CVP was going to shut down the entire market during the renovation so it could completely dig up the floor, update the plumbing, and change the layout. Now, CVP is aiming to keep the layout mostly the same with the aisle remaining down the middle of the market, as opposed to on the south side of the market as it was proposed in the previous plan. This will allow tenants to remain open during the renovation, but Mirmiran noted most tenants would have to relocate within the market before completion.

The new plan will cost less than the original plan, but CVP is still working with its engineers and architect Brown Craig Tuner to determine the new cost.

As pre-development and planning takes place, CVP extended the leases of the existing tenants to “give them some breathing room” according to Mirmiran. He noted that construction won’t necessarily start right at Labor Day, but that it definitely won’t start before that date.

SouthBMore.com recently visited Cross Street Market to speak with some of the merchants to get their feelings on the recent changes and their thoughts moving forward.

As construction was initially expected to begin in May with the first redevelopment plan, Cheese Galore & More Owner Sharon Johnson told SouthBMore.com that she is happy to know she doesn’t have to vacate in 38 days. She also said she is feeling better about the new plan, “I’m more optimistic. I think I will be able to afford it, which wasn’t the case with the last plan.”

Merchants and CVP have not yet negotiated new long-term leases, but did meet last week.

Johnson also noted that she will have to negotiate which products she can sell at the new Cross Street Market.

Anna Epsilantis of Big Jim’s Deli told SouthBMore.com that she has doesn’t have any opinions on the new plan because she hasn’t seen any details yet. However, she does feel the changes in the plan are a result of the efforts of the merchants. “Obviously our concerns were heard and we appreciate everyone who showed up to our rally last month,” she said.

Big Jim’s Deli has a 7-day Beer/Wine license and CVP is currently seeking a market-wide liquor license. Epsilantis told SouthBMore.com that she is not sure at this point how her license will be impacted.

John Nichols of Steve’s Lunch told SouthBMore.com he is happy about the six-month lease extension.

Kimberly Travers of Nick’s told SouthBMore.com they are just in a “wait and see” mode with the new plan.

Read SouthBMore.com’s articles detailing the different aspects of the Cross Street Market redevelopment.

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Photo Tour of the New Sagamore Pendry Hotel in Fells Point

Today, Sagamore Development and The Pendry held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Sagamore Pendry Hotel at the former Fells Point Recreation Pier. The pier, which dates back to 1914, was once used as an immigration pier as well as the set of Homicide: Life on the Street. The new 128-room hotel sits mostly on top of the Inner Harbor and features the Rec Pier Chophouse and Cannon Room whiskey bar, a ballroom, an outdoor courtyard, and a pool facing the Inner Harbor.

The $60 million hotel was redeveloped by Sagamore Development and constructed by Whiting Turner. The interior design was completed by Federal Hill’s Patrick Sutton, and the food and beverage operations are run by Chef Andrew Carmellini’s NoHo Hospitality Group.

The Pendry has one other hotel in San Diego, and six Montage Hotels located in Beverly Hills, California; Laguna Beach, California; Kapalua Bay, Hawaii; Park City, Utah; Palmetto, South Carolina:; and Los Cabos, Mexico. At today’s event, The Pendry executive team described how they were previously unfamiliar with Baltimore, but has grown to fall in love with the city and its history and authenticity.

Sagamore Development, which is owned by Kevin Plank and has its offices in South Baltimore, is also developing Port Covington.

Rooms at the Sagamore Pendry Hotel range from $359 to $12,000 per night.

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