A day after an unflattering article in the Baltimore Sun, Cambridge Waterfront Development, Inc. (CWDI) issued a press release highlighting “several exciting developments” in the project.
In a readout of the August 27 partners meeting with city and county representatives, CWDI said local leaders said they are “open to revisiting” the proposed housing density for the site, conversations about which will “become even more meaningful once developer proposals start to come in.”
At the September 4 meeting, Maryland’s Secretary of Housing and Community Development, Jake Day, encouraged CWDI to apply for State Revitalization Program Grants that fit well with the Harbor project, the release said.
“The state has made it clear that it remains committed to Cambridge Harbor.”
CWDI is also finalizing an agreement with a hotel partner, expected to be signed next month. This agreement will officially “activate” the site, allowing the financing of infrastructure improvements to move ahead.
If signed, construction of the hotel is planned to begin in December 2026, after the hotelier completes the design work, secures the necessary permits,
“Once open, the hotel will play a key role in attracting other developers to the site,” the release stated.
Meanwhile, CWDI and the City Planning Department are working on a zoning overlay for Cambridge Harbor, which is “expected to be ready for review at the end of October” and will go before the City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission after public input sessions.
Other progress includes:
- September 11 Approval of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a commercial broker, for which there is “ already interest.”
- Interviews for a new chief administrative officer who will help improve communication with the public.
- Preparation of a letter of support with city and county officials to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources for a proposed fishing pier that could stretch up to 2,500 feet to give anglers access to deeper water and become a special draw for visitors.
The next CWDI Board of Directors meeting is scheduled for October 16 at 4 p.m. in the City Council meeting room, located at 305 Gay Street in Cambridge. Meetings are open to the public and are also livestreamed at Townhallstreams.com.