August 2nd, 2019 by WCBC Radio
The Cumberland Economic Development Commission announced late Thursday the acquisition of 118 Baltimore Street in Cumberland with the goal being to see the former M&T Bank building converted into a boutique hotel- serving as an anchor for the re-designed downtown business district. The property was purchased with a $500,000 Governor’s Capital Project Grant awarded to the CEDC for the sole purpose of revitalizing real property in the Baltimore Street corridor. While the preliminary discussions have centered on a boutique hotel project, CEDC executive director Paul Kelly said that any and all proposals will be considered for the project. Although RFP’s won’t be issued until approximately 4 to 6 months prior the construction of Baltimore Street- Kelly said that strong interest from potential developers has already surfaced…
August 02, 2019 at 7:01 am, linmarie said:
Let’s be honest this is a done deal. Legally CEDC has to take other proposals, but it has already been decided.
August 02, 2019 at 10:33 am, Jay said:
That hotel will be a nice addition to the tumbleweed downtown when it opens in 2023.
August 02, 2019 at 10:37 am, Jay said:
Here’s a radical idea that I have heard in the past. Wanna get more bodies downtown with more dynamic activity, energy, and vibrancy? Create a downtown campus for AC on Baltimore Street. There are plenty of empty buildings to accommodate the needed classroom and adminstrative space. Isn’t the Culinary Center downtown run by AC?