Baltimore Voters Approve Inner Harbor Redevelopment

Baltimore voters have approved a significant redevelopment project for Harborplace, allowing for the construction of high-rise buildings and up to 900 apartments on previously protected public park land. Question F passed with over 60% approval, despite opposition that argued the development would compromise the integrity of the Inner Harbor, described by some as a 'crown jewel'. Mayor Brandon Scott and Maryland Governor Wes Moore celebrated the decision, considering it essential for the city's economic revitalization post-COVID. The redevelopment, estimated to cost $900 million, will see MCB Real Estate transform the area, which has been in decline for years. Critics, including former officials, decried the project as a land grab, emphasizing the need for public access to the waterfront. The project has faced legal challenges but ultimately received judicial backing to appear on the ballot.