- Approval of final project plans by government entities
- Project goes out to bid
- Project awarded to selected contractor
- Groundbreaking Celebration
- Construction begins
- Grand Opening Celebration
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February 2021 –Extension of Cochran contract approved
March 2021 –Final project renderings approved and virtual public kick-off of project
October 2021 – Website launched
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March 2020 –Sole Source professional services agreement with Cochran Design approved
September 2020 –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
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March 2019 –Cumberland Economic Development Commission (CEDC) announces new Baltimore Street plan by William Cochran
April 2019 –Incorporation of Cochran Design elements into New Baltimore Street Town Center Project approved
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February 2018 –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
July 2018 –William Cochran of Cochran Studios hired as project designer
November 2018 –Public Participation Event –Reimagine Downtown Cumberland
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October 2017 –Professional services proposal by EADS accepted for New Baltimore Street Town Center Project
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July 2016 –M&CC accepts McCormick and Taylor plan to open both ends of the mall and proceed with design phase
August 2016 –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.
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Jan-March 2016 –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)
April 2016 –McCormick Taylor Submits: City of Cumberland Strategic Opportunity Sites Study: Baltimore Street Preferred Alternative Investigation
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2014 – Allegany Arts Council held a Creative Placemaking Summit to explore ways the arts could foster economic development
December 2014 -Mayor and City Council adopt RKG Economic Strategic Plan
FUTURE
