Question F will help transform the Inner Harbor into one of the most environmentally friendly waterfronts in the nation through the creation of urban wetlands, flood mitigation, 4 acres of new parks, and the planting of over 500 new native trees and native plants.
Harborplace and the Inner Harbor will be impacted by rising sea levels if we do not make critical infrastructure investments. Question F will pave the way for $200 million in much-needed improvements, conserving our treasured waterfront for another century.
Question F will deliver over 1.4 acres of newly renovated waterfront promenade, connecting residents to the water like never before. Baltimore has always been a city that powered by its harbor. A greener, more sustainable Inner Harbor will only draw us closer – not only to the water, but each other!
$200
of longterm climate change resiliency investments
500+
will be planted - all species native to Maryland
1.4
of Waterfront Promenade renovations
4
of new, accessible public parkland for
Baltimore
With the passage of Question F - More local businesses will have opportunities in Harborplace than ever before. It will create a vibrant public marketplace and over 250,000 sq ft of retail space for local businesses, restaurants, artists, and more.
Over time, Harborplace has become disconnected from the rest of the city. Question F will give Baltimore the opportunity to improve and build traffic calming infrastructure, bike trails, and walking paths that will connect Harborplace with the rest of the city.
Question F will transform an outdated commercial site filled with vacancies into a vibrant, diverse neighborhood. Residents of this new community will be a short walk from food markets, restaurants, local shops, public transit hubs, and community events. Baltimore’s neighborhoods are anchored by their residents. We must ensure our Downtown is a vibrant community seven days a week.
According to Time Magazine, Harborplace drew more visitors than Disney World in its first year. After years of neglect, unsightly vacancies, and outdated entertainment attractions, the number of visitors today is a fraction of what it once was. Question F will restore Harborplace’s status as both a national and world class destination. An increase in tourism will lead to new tax revenues for Baltimore.
250k
of retail space for local businesses, restaurants, artist and more
10
At least 10% of Residential Dwelling Units will be affordable.
Question F will expand accessible, public space along Baltimore’s treasured Inner Harbor. The 18.7 acres of total public space will include 4 acres of new parks that will foster the growth of native plants and over 500 trees for enjoyment by all visitors.
Question F will open the way to building a large public amphitheater with capacity for 2,000 to host community concerts, festivals, and events for Baltimore’s residents to enjoy.
18.7
of vibrant public space designed for all of Baltimore
2,000
will be able to attend events at a new amphitheater
Question F will give local companies with a demonstrated stake in our city to shape redevelopment for the benefit of all Baltimoreans. David Bramble, a native son of West Baltimore, is the lead developer of the Harborplace renewal project. Revitalizing the Inner Harbor will bring economic opportunity and enhanced public space to the city’s heart – lifting-up Baltimore as a whole.
Restoring Harborplace as an accessible and vibrant public space will advance the Baltimore Renaissance. A vibrant, economic engine at the city’s heart is essential. Voting Yes on Question F is the first step in making that a reality.
Together, we will transform Harborplace into an accessible and vibrant community for all of Baltimore.
