Ahead of Preakness, Baltimore Mayor Pugh touts development in Park Heights
But as questions loom about the future of the Preakness at Pimlico, which abuts
She offered a public update Thursday about how the city will leverage millions in public and private investment to lure more development to the area, including a large central parcel. That will attract more people beyond the major anchors -- possibly to a new year-round entertainment venue at Pimlico that Pugh envisions.
More than
"There is a lot of activity behind the fences," said Pugh in an interview Wednesday about
At the heart of the city's 2006 master plan for the neighborhood is a 60-acre parcel that failed to attract a master developer in 2016 that city officials believed could handle the job. But officials plan to issue a new request for proposals in July for 30 acres, and
Officials want a developer to build up to 200 single-family homes on the site and maybe add some other uses.
And while the area receives casino proceeds designated for community support -- about
City leaders also are banking on an expanded program from
"It's important for us to be a catalyst and support the redevelopment of property and be an economic engine for the community," she said. "The health of our patients and the healthcare system is directly related to our community."
Pugh said the city has been increasingly relying on community anchors, including the city's hospitals, to promote their areas. That includes
She also touted relationships with community groups.
"This mayor put a new emphasis on getting things done in
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