development : Featured Stories

Here's a look at the top BmoreMedia stories of 2013

Bmore Editor Wednesday, January 01, 2014

Commercial Real Estate , Development, Diversity, Entrepreneurship , For Foodies, Healthcare, Hospitality, IT, Reuse / Rebuild, Visit Baltimore

Belvedere Square, Downtown, Hampden

Ethiopian-owned businesses enliven Baltimore neighborhoods

Mary Medland Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Commercial Real Estate , Community, Development, Diversity, Entrepreneurship , For Foodies, Hospitality

Downtown

Column: Restaurant franchises plot growth in Maryland and D.C.

Michael Gioioso Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Commercial Real Estate , Development, Entrepreneurship , Hospitality, Howard County, Retail

Downtown, Federal Hill, Canton

Step OUT to see the Blacktip Reef exhibit at the National Aquarium in Baltimore

Bmore Staff Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Development, Entertainment, Events, Hospitality, Visit Baltimore

Downtown

Nonprofit seeks to preserve Baltimore's heritage

Mary Medland Tuesday, August 06, 2013

Neighborhoods are shaped by a lot of small acts and committed individuals. It is this philosophy that has guided its mission to help developers and community groups preserve historic commercial and residential buildings.

Architecture, Commercial Real Estate , Community, Design, Development, Education, Higher Education, Preservation , Reuse / Rebuild

Cities turn to creative placemaking to revitalize neighborhoods

Sheena Lyonnais Tuesday, August 06, 2013

Cities across North America are relying on the arts to create more vibrant spaces, boost local economies and drive foot traffic to dormant areas.

Arts and Culture, Community, Design, Development, Diversity, Move To Baltimore, Transportation, Visit Baltimore

Station North, Downtown

Can the redevelopment of a former pumping station boost Baltimore's food economy?

Julekha Dash Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Three vacant buildings in East Baltimore will be the home of a new incubator and commercial kitchen where budding food entrepreneurs can hone their skills. Bill Struever, Spike Gjerde and others talk about what's cooking at the Baltimore Food Hub.

Commercial Real Estate , Community, Development, Diversity, Education, Entrepreneurship , For Foodies, Innovation, Reuse / Rebuild, Transportation

Developers find new uses for sacred spaces

Renee Beck Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Baltimore is dotted with beautiful, old churches. But not all are used to hold Sunday service. Many have been renovated on behalf of nonprofits and businesses that now use them to hold meetings and events.

Commercial Real Estate , Design, Development, Preservation , Reuse / Rebuild, Sustainability

Charles Village, Hampden, Mt. Vernon

Baltimore architects pick five buildings that inspire

Wayne Countryman Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Five local architects pick their favorite buildings in Baltimore, including structures in Mount Vernon, Mount Washington and the west side. Some are historic buildings while others are contemporary in design.

Architecture, Arts and Culture, Commercial Real Estate , Design, Development, Preservation , Residential Real Estate, Reuse / Rebuild, Visit Baltimore

Downtown, Mt. Vernon

BmoreMedia is on break for Memorial Day

Bmore Staff Tuesday, May 21, 2013

BmoreMedia is taking off for Memorial Day. We will publish our next issue June 4.

Commercial Real Estate , Development, Entrepreneurship , For Foodies, Innovation, Preservation , Reuse / Rebuild

Canton, Hampden, Mt. Vernon

Morgan State University unveils plan to boost neighborhood

Elizabeth Heubeck Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Morgan State University has embarked on a new initiative aimed at improving the surrounding community and quality of life for students and staff. It has teamed up with Hamilton-Lauraville Main Street, MedStar Samaritan Hospital and others on the Morgan Community Mile.

Architecture, Commercial Real Estate , Design, Development, Diversity, Education, Higher Education, Multicultural, Talent Dividend

Lauraville

More than a market: Waverly maps out a new plan for its future

Amy Landsman Tuesday, May 07, 2013

Waverly Main Street has hired a local urban design firm to create a new master plan for the area that includes streetscape improvements, a new slogan and the redevelopment of several buildings. Leaders want the area to be known as a place to shop and dine — and not just the Saturday farmers' market.

Commercial Real Estate , Community, Design, Development, Diversity, Residential Real Estate, Retail, Shopping

Station North, Charles Village

Slow and steady wins the race for Baltimore area bike retailer

Raymond Bolger Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Store owners know how tough it is to beat the chains that undercut them. But one Baltimore area bike retailer has come out on top since it opened 35 years ago. Race Pace Bicycles now operates five stores and brings in between $8 million and $10 million in sales.

Commercial Real Estate , Development, Entrepreneurship , Green Technology, Innovation, Retail, Sports & Recreation, Sustainability

Federal Hill

Investing in the environment pays off for Woodberry firm

Katharine Schildt Scrivener Tuesday, April 09, 2013

Ecosystem Investment Partners raises money to restore and protect rural streams and wetlands. Developers and city agencies then buy credits from the company to fulfill federal environmental regulations. Learn more about this Baltimore company that is banking on the environment.

Commercial Real Estate , Community, Development, Entrepreneurship , Innovation, Preservation , Sustainability, Venture Capital

Hampden

Q&A: Spike Gjerde dishes on the local food supply chain

Julekha Dash Tuesday, April 09, 2013

Spike Gjerde, owner of Woodberry Kitchen and Artifact Coffee, is cooking up plans for several new ventures that will help him supply the local food that he needs for his businesses. He chats with BmoreMedia about the Baltimore Food Hub and his new butcher shop in Remington.

Commercial Real Estate , Community, Development, Entrepreneurship , For Foodies, Hospitality, Innovation

Hampden