A Baltimore resident sparked a wide range of reactions by posting an AI-generated image of the Inner Harbor without the Harborplace pavilions. The image shows a vast expanse of land with the pavilions scraped off and tree saplings planted in their place.
Redevelopment Plans
The city of Baltimore owns the land, and MCB Real Estate has a long-term lease and exclusive development rights. MCB’s plan calls for the Harborplace pavilions to be replaced with two apartment towers, as well as offices, shops, restaurants, and open space.
Some commenters expressed concerns that the valuable waterfront property could sit dormant for years if MCB can’t obtain financing for its project. Others saw the potential for rethinking what ought to go there, including keeping most of the area as public park space or adding a market with locally-owned shops and restaurants.
Mayor’s Confidence
Mayor Brandon Scott said he is confident that MCB managing partner P. David Bramble will get the financing for the project. The entire project is expected to take six to seven years to complete, leaving portions of the shoreline a temporary construction zone.
Original reporting: Baltimore Fishbowl — read the source article.
