Residents Sue Over $900M Baltimore Redevelopment Plan, Accusing City Officials of Law…
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Updated Sep 22
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What happened
A group of Baltimore residents filed a lawsuit against the city regarding the $900 million Harborplace redevelopment plan. Plaintiffs allege that top city officials, including Mayor Brandon Scott, violated city and state laws and regulations by approving the plan. The plan involves MCB Real Estate replacing waterfront pavilions with apartment and office towers.
From foxbaltimore.com
Why it matters
The suit claims the city, including the Board of Estimates, ignored city charter, code, zoning provisions, and state law. The city is the defendant in the lawsuit concerning the high-stakes redevelopment plan.
From foxbaltimore.com
Who's involved
- BaltimoreThe city is the defendant in the lawsuit regarding the high-stakes $900M Harborplace redevelopment plan.
- city councilAccused of approving the $900 million redevelopment plan despite alleged legal violations.
- Baltimore City CouncilFacing a legal challenge to the council's approval of the $900M redevelopment plan.
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Baltimore
city in Maryland, United States
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city council
legislative body that governs a city, municipality or local government area
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