Posted 10:58 PM, Aug 20, 2025
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BALTIMORE —

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The Downtown Partnership of Baltimore unveiled “Downtown Rise,” a two-part plan with an immediate strategic plan (focused on safety, cleanliness, and economic growth) and a 10-year master plan.
The master plan emphasizes four pillars: enhancing entertainment, transforming Pratt Street into a “Main Street,” improving transportation, and boosting pedestrian safety.
Residents welcomed the ideas but raised concerns about traffic, transportation improvements, and the potential cost, which city officials say is still too early to estimate.