Carroll-Camden
Sandtown Furniture Co. Opening a 24,000 Sq. Ft. Wood Shop and Showroom in Carroll-Camden
Sandtown Furniture Co., which is currently leasing a space at 1830 Belt St. in Riverside, is under contract to purchase a 32,000 sq. ft. building next week at 1226 Wicomico St. in Carroll-Camden Industrial Area for its new woodshop and showroom, which will occupy 24,000 sq. ft. of the space.
Plan to Add Billboards Along Baltimore Interstates Stalls after Community Opposition
Council Bill #20-0570, which could create the right of way for up to 28 new billboards along I-95, I-695, and I-895 on CSX land, has been “pulled back” by Baltimore City Council President Brandon Scott. The plan had letters of opposition from many groups along this corridor including the Riverside Neighborhood Association, Locust Point Civic Association, Citizens of Pigotwn, Pigtown Main Street, Friends of Garrett Park, and South Baltimore Gateway Partnership.
Demolition Begins in Preparation for a 950-Unit ‘Beyond Self Storage’ Facility in Carroll-Camden
Demolition of a collection of properties on the 1500 block of Ridgely St. in Carroll-Camden Industrial Area began in recent weeks to make way for a 950-unit Beyond Self Storage facility. According to a Baltimore City Department of Works Application for Redevelopment Waiver, the project has an approximate area of 1.14 acres and is bounded by Worcester St. to the north, Denver St. to the east, Ridgely St. to the west, and an existing commercial use property to the south.
New Graffiti Murals Added to Industrial Properties in Carroll-Camden
Adam Berg, who owns a couple of properties in Carroll-Camden Industrial Area, met some graffiti artists who were looking to find walls for murals. They told Berg they were experienced artists and were looking for a canvas.
Baltimore Makes Its Pitch to FIFA to Host 2026 World Cup
Led by Maryland Lieutenant Governor Boyd Rutherford and Maryland Sports Executive Director Terry Hasseltine, the Baltimore-Maryland 2026 World Cup Host Destination Delegation met virtually with representatives from FIFA and the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) Monday, July 20, to present their plans to secure and execute the 2026 FIFA World Cup™ at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore
Demolition Begins at Future Site of ‘The Paramount Baltimore’ Across from M&T Bank Stadium
Demolition is underway at 1300 Warner St. in Stadium Area, which is the future site of music venue The Paramount Baltimore. The proposed $50-million, 92,975 sq. ft., 4,000-seat facility will take the place of an existing 91,744 sq. ft. brick building and warehouse on a two-acre lot.
Rally Held to Save Baltimore City Fire Department Engine 55 in Pigtown
A large crowd gathered on Wednesday afternoon in an effort to save Baltimore City Fire Department (BCFD) Engine 55 which is housed at 1229 Bush St. in Pigtown/Carroll-Camden Industrial Area. Engine 55 has been cut from Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young’s budget in 2021.
Horseshoe Casino to Reopen on Sunday
Horseshoe Casino Baltimore announced today that it will reopen to the general public at 8am on Sunday. However, Caesars Rewards Seven Stars and Diamond card holders will be able to start gaming at the casino starting this Friday at 8am.
Emergent BioSolutions Adding Approximately 300 Jobs After New COVID-19 Vaccine Contracts
Business is booming for Emergent BioSolutions as it has assisted in the country’s push to create COVID-19 treatments and vaccines. Emergent is developing two plasma-based treatments for COVID-19 and has partnered with four companies on vaccine candidates. It is additionally partnering with the Federal Government to develop and manufacture COVID-19 vaccines.
Carroll-Camden Historic Building and Industrial Property Sells for $1.75 Million
“The new owners are looking to help revitalize Pigtown and Carroll-Camden,” said Jim Chivers of Gold and Company.
Emergent BioSolultion’s Pigtown Facility to Take Part in $628-Million COVID-19 Vaccine Contract
Emergent announced this will result in an approximately $85.5-million investment into its Camden and Rockville facilities.
Commercial Spotlight: Available Properties in South Baltimore
Gold and Company is offering eight properties across South Baltimore including office, industrial, and flex spaces, as well as development parcels.
80,000 sq. ft. Office and Light Industrial Complex ‘Gaslight Square’ Hits the Market
Gaslight Square, an 80,000 sq. ft. office, industrial, and flex complex at 1401 Severn St. in Carroll-Camden Industrial Area, has hit the market. Space is currently available for lease and the site is also available for sale.
South Baltimore Business Roundup
A big new “Welcome to Baltimore” mural, a relocation in Federal Hill, a new car detailing shop in Pigtown, and a historic building lit blue.
Construction Completed on New BARCS and Animal Services Facility in Cherry Hill
Today, the City of Baltimore and the Baltimore Development Corporation (BDC) announced the completion of the new $12-million, 37,000 sq. ft. Baltimore City Animal Services and Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter, Inc. (BARCS) facility located at 2490 Giles Rd. in Cherry Hill. Animal Services and BARCS will begin relocating from 301 Stockholm St. in Stadium Area today.
South Baltimore Business Roundup
Today’s South Baltimore Business Roundup specifically looks at how some local businesses are helping out during the COVID-19 pandemic from creating face shields, to food donations, grants, and new hospital beds.
Coronavirus Treatments and Preventions Under Development at Emergent BioSolutions in Pigtown
Emergent BioSolutions Inc. announced last week that it has initiated development of two product candidates for the treatment and prevention of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
