Historic Reconstruction & Urban Infill
A high-stakes redevelopment in the heart of the Five and Dime Historic District, unifying three long-vacant properties into a modern, 51-unit mixed-use residential anchor.
The Friction Point
Reactivating buildings that have been vacant for decades presents a severe financial and structural challenge. The project requires a delicate approach: demolish a central corner structure and replace it with a modern connector that joins the remaining historic buildings—all while navigating the rigorous CHAP (Commission for Historical and Architectural Preservation) approval process and ensuring financial viability through state CORE funding.
The Plan Build Intervention
Plan Build acts as the strategic lead to bridge the gap between historic preservation and financial feasibility. We provide the stewardship necessary to move through the CHAP review process without compromising the project’s program, while managing the technical selection of design consultants who can execute complex vertical additions on aging historic foundations.
Our expertise:
Leading the CHAP review and approval process to preserve the Five and Dime Historic District standards.
Aligning project milestones with DHCD CORE funding requirements to protect the project's delicate financial viability.
Identifying and negotiating with specialized design consultants capable of integrating new vertical additions with century-old structures.
Planning a comprehensive project master schedule that accounts for the unique phases of historic demolition, structural stabilization, and new construction.
The Outcome
A transformative corner presence that preserves Baltimore’s historic fabric while introducing market-rate density and retail vitality to a critical downtown corridor.
