Allegany Arts Council held a Creative Placemaking Summit to explore ways the arts could foster economic development
Mayor and City Council adopt RKG Economic Strategic Plan
Sage Policy Group Submits: An Analysis of Four Strategic Sites in Cumberland, MD–A more in depth look at strategic plan recommendations
Public charette held to vet street concept options
McCormick Taylor: Online survey conducted to determine public opinion on street concepts (over 500 participants)
McCormick Taylor Submits: City of Cumberland Strategic Opportunity Sites Study: Baltimore Street Preferred Alternative Investigation
Mayor and City Council accepts McCormick and Taylor plan to open both ends of the mall and proceed with design phase
Baltimore Street Design Committee formed to function as a guide for the engineering firm that will be chosen to provide the final design and engineering work. Includes representatives of relevant departments who meet monthly.
Professional services proposal by EADS accepted for New Baltimore Street Town Center Project
Concept No. 4 approved for redesign of Baltimore Street, providing upgrades to pedestrian portion of Baltimore Street including one-way traffic, staggered parallel parking and no bike lane
William Cochran of Cochran Studios hired as project designer
Public Participation Event – Reimagine Downtown Cumberland
Cumberland Economic Development Commission (CEDC) announces new Baltimore Street plan by William Cochran
Incorporation of Cochran Design elements into New Baltimore Street Town Center Project approved
Sole Source professional services agreement with Cochran Design approved
Baltimore Street Work Group of collaborating organizations formed and begins to meet weekly to oversee the project planning, marketing, and general oversight of the project
Extension of Cochran contract approved
Final project renderings approved and virtual public kick-off of project
Project goes out to bid
Project awarded to selected contractor
Approval of final project plans by government entities
Town Hall Meeting was held February 23, 2023 to address questions and concerns from constituents.
Groundbreaking Ceremony
Demolition of old Pedestrian Mall
May 2023 - Winter 2024
Infrastructure Work
Road work and tree spaces
Tree Planting
Road work and brick laying
Amenities Placed
Brick work at Liberty Street waterfall parklet
Ribbon Cutting and Grand Reopening
Community Celebration
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