Baltimore's Successful Waterfront: 25 Years In The Making

Baltimore's waterfront redevelopment effort has been so successful that now, 25 years later, the waterfront has finally been built out.

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September 11, 2002, 12:00 PM PDT

By Chris Steins @planetizen

"The quarter-century of change has been remarkable. In 1976, when the Maryland Science Center opened at Light Street and Key Highway, it was as isolated as a lighthouse on a desolate shore. Decrepit ware houses had been razed and grass planted, but not much happened there other than fairs, picnics and kite-flying.Today the land ringing the water teems with activity thanks to attractions, restaurants, offices and a hotel, as well as grassy areas and Rash Field that are deemed off-limits to building."

Thanks to Laura Kranz

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