21-02-2025
'Remarkable efforts:' Baltimore Street project earns recognition
CUMBERLAND — The Cumberland Economic Development Corp. will receive the Transformative Economic Development Award for the Baltimore Street Redevelopment Project at the Maryland Economic Development Awards Banquet in April.
'This revitalization has reshaped the city, reducing vacant buildings, attracting private investment, boosting the tax base by millions and creating a vibrant space for residents, workers and visitors,' MEDA said in a release.
The $17.2 million project, which began in March 2023 and was finished in November, created new underground infrastructure and replaced a pedestrian mall with a single-lane street for car and bicycle traffic.
'We remain most proud of our efforts on this project and are most pleased to be recognized with this statewide award for Transformative Economic Development project,' said Matt Miller, executive director of the CEDC.
In the release, the MEDA said it would recognize the 'remarkable efforts to redevelop historically significant buildings along Baltimore Street in Cumberland that had long sat vacant.'
'Over a decade of strategic planning, sourcing grants through strong partners at all levels of government, and lots of hard work by Executive Director Matt Miller and team led to this recognition and to the completion of this transformative project,' Jonathan Hutcherson, CEDC board chairman, said.
In the Small Community category, Make It. In The Mountains, a collaboration between Allegany and Garrett counties and the Maryland Department of Commerce will receive recognition for its focused campaign to attract and retain businesses in sectors such as apparel, outdoor vehicles, timber and specialty foods.
The campaign, which reached over 54,800 unique digital interactions, aims to enhance the region's economic profile and foster sustainable growth by targeting businesses with the highest potential for success, minimizing risks and maximizing resources.
The programs will be recognized during a banquet at MEDA's annual conference April 28 at the Hyatt Regency in Cambridge.
