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2022
Baltimore Banner: Baltimore’s Penn Station is getting a $150 million renovation. Here’s what residents and passengers want.
By Penelope Blackwell, October 4, 2022
…residents want the transportation hub to offer new restaurants and to serve as a cultural center for Station North and Greenmount West. Now, it’s anticipated that Penn Station’s “historic preservation and state-of-the-art redevelopment,” according to the developers, will deliver just that.
Baltimore Sun: Encased in wrappings, as well as history, Penn Station’s facelift begins
By Jacques Kelly, June 11, 2022
Charles Street’s Pennsylvania Station is now wrapped in scaffolding and a dark filmy safety material that makes the building pop out. It’s open for business and in the first six months of a planned transformation and expansion designed to make this landmark more of a neighborhood anchor than it already is.
I95 Business: Penn Station: Baltimore’s New Front Door
By Kristi S. Halford, June 8, 2022
Penn Station is one of Baltimore’s iconic landmarks and soon will be revitalized, reimagined, and expanded to serve as a multi-modal, multi-use transportation hub attractive to community members and travelers alike.
WMAR: Amtrak and Penn Station Exploring Career Opportunities for Women
May 11, 2022
Amtrak and Penn Station partners welcomed girls from Patterson High School today to explore the ins and outs of the station's Gothic halls. It’s part of Baltimore Transportation's "You" mentoring program that highlights career opportunities for women.
WJZ: Then & Now: The Past, Present & Future Of Baltimore’s Penn Station
By Rachel Menitoff, March 23, 2022
Taking an old space like [Penn Station] and transforming it to make it new while also keeping the history of the station is a delicate balance.
Washington Post: Baltimore station’s overhaul will help speed trains through nation’s busiest rail corridor
By Luz Lazo, March 12, 2022
Baltimore’s train station is getting its first major facelift in nearly four decades — an investment that railroad officials say will help move passenger trains throughout the busy Washington-to-New York corridor.
Baltimore Sun: Work starts to put the luster in Penn Station
By Jacques Kelly, February 19, 2022
Seeing some lights on Pennsylvania Station’s upper floors promised what the future holds. The 1911 Amtrak and MARC depot is beginning a $175 million journey — and perhaps much more, if an ambitious development of the Station North neighborhood materializes.
2021
Baltimore Business Journal: Office space up for grabs for the first time at Penn Station
By Melody Simmons, October 6, 2021
Three floors of soon-to-be-redeveloped office space at historic Penn Station became available for pre-leasing this week as a $90 million redo readies to kick off.
Baltimore Sun: At 100 years old, Penn Station awaits an upcoming rebirth
By Jacques Kelly, September 25, 2021
The [train control board] is but one of the numerous station spaces that have not been used for decades. Despite the dust, they are amazingly well preserved above the busy first floor where passengers arrive and depart.
Baltimore Business Journal: Local developer Ernst Valery joins team redoing Penn Station, surrounding area
By Melody Simmons, August 18, 2021
Local developer Ernst Valery, whose portfolio includes the conversion of a former Catholic church into a brewpub and two new apartment projects in Station North and Pigtown, is joining the effort to redevelop historic Penn Station and the surrounding community.
Van Hollen, Cardin Submit Requests for Maryland Transportation Infrastructure, Clean Water, and Public Safety Projects
Press Release, July 13, 2021
Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin announced their Congressionally Directed Spending Requests (Community Spending) for three appropriations bills. Together, these proposed federal investments will strengthen economic development and public safety through multimodal transportation infrastructure, clean water, housing, and community-centered programs.
Baltimore Sun: Who should decide the fate of Baltimore’s oft-reviled 51-foot-tall, ‘Male/Female’ statue? | Commentary
By Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, June 8, 2021
Like it or not, the statue, by artist Jonathan Borofsky, has gotten noticed and perhaps, maybe, if only a teeny-tiny little bit, has grown on those who initially rejected it as a garish monstrosity.
Baltimore Business Journal: $90M Penn Station project to kick off in next 60 days
By Melody Simmons, May 21, 2021
The long-awaited, $90 million modernization of Penn Station is gearing up to begin by August.
Civil Engineering Magazine: Then and Now: Baltimore’s Penn Station to be restored, expanded
By T.R. Witcher, June 1, 2021
The beaux-arts station, designed by Kenneth Murchison, along with architecture firm McKim, Mead, and White, is still an important connection on the heavily traveled Northeast Corridor between Boston and Washington, D.C. As such, the station remains the eighth-busiest terminal in the United States with more than 3 million passengers a year.
Baltimore Fishbowl: Developers present three options for Penn Station’s Male/Female sculpture
By Ed Gunts, May 21, 2021
Developers working to revitalize Penn Station and the surrounding area are exploring three options for addressing the fate of Jonathan Borofsky’s Male/Female sculpture on the plaza south of the train station.
Baltimore Magazine: Here’s What Commuters Hope to See at Penn Station Once Renovations are Complete
By Cody Boteler, April 28, 2021
By now you’ve probably seen the renderings—released by development group Penn Station Partners last month—of what a redeveloped Penn Station could look like.
CBS Baltimore: Baltimore’s Penn Station Getting $90 Million Upgrade This Spring
By Sean Streicher, March 21, 2021
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Serving three million passengers a year, Baltimore’s Penn Station is Amtrak’s eighth busiest station in the United States, and now they’re making a $90 million investment to upgrade the facilities.
Baltimore Fishbowl: Developers aim to begin construction this spring on Penn Station improvements
By Ed Gunts, March 19, 2021
The development team working to revitalize the area around Penn Station in Baltimore is aiming to start construction late this spring on the first phase of the project, improvements to the 1911 train station itself.
The Architect’s Newspaper: Gensler’s updated Amtrak station in Baltimore will provide “a window onto history”
By Ed Gunts, March 19, 2021
Amtrak and its development partners unveiled new renderings this week for the $40 million Gensler-designed train station it plans to build in midtown Baltimore, an expansion of the city’s 1911 terminal by Kenneth MacKenzie Murchison.
Star Democrat: The future of Penn Station?
March 18, 2021
BALTIMORE — Developers’ visions for the future of Penn Station in Baltimore have been released.
Baltimore Sun: Amtrak and developers push ahead with multimillion-dollar transformation of Baltimore’s Penn Station
By Lorraine Mirabella, March 18, 2021
Amtrak and developers are pushing ahead with a multi-million dollar transformation of Baltimore’s historic Penn Station into a mixed-use, high-speed rail hub with the potential to spark large-scale investment in nearby neighborhoods in coming years.
Baltimore Business Journal: Penn Station, midtown redevelopment projects could top $500M, begin this spring
By Melody Simmons, March 18, 2021
Public and private investment in the ambitious redevelopment of Penn Station and its surrounding neighborhoods could total close to $500 million.
2020
The Architect’s Newspaper: Gensler reveals Baltimore’s new central train station
By Ed Gunts, October 16, 2020
More than a century after Kenneth MacKenzie Murchison designed a Beaux-Arts train station for Baltimore, Amtrak is moving in a different direction.
CBS Baltimore: Renovations To Baltimore’s Penn Station Expected To Begin Late This Year Or In Early 2021
By CBS Staff, October 16, 2020
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore is getting a better look at a planned redevelopment of Penn Station.
Baltimore Sun: Baltimore Penn Station redevelopment aims to enhance experience for modern passengers
By Hallie Miller, October 15, 2020
The renovation of Baltimore’s Penn Station will transform the historic transportation center into a modern and more functional transit “experience” for passengers that will include shops and eateries, glass windows and outdoor plazas with fine landscaping detail, a team of developers and architects said Thursday.
Baltimore Business Journal: Penn Station's $90M redevelopment to include modern second terminal
By Melody Simmons, October 15, 2020
A modern glass pavilion with a "swooping" steel roof will greet rail passengers north of Penn Station as part of an expansion of the historic terminal.
Baltimore Fishbowl: Plans unveiled for new train terminal at Penn Station
By Ed Gunts, October 15, 2020
Baltimore’s historic train station will essentially be replaced by a modern terminal that will serve as the primary new arrival and departure spot for passengers heading to and from the city by rail.
Baltimore Business Journal: Penn Station redevelopment moving ahead — but with a new concept in the works
By Melody Simmons, June 19, 2020
The master plan for a redevelopment of Penn Station is moving forward despite the novel coronavirus pandemic and a revamped concept is expected to be unveiled this fall, according to the project's lead developer.
Baltimore Business Journal: Amtrak to move forward with 'critical' Penn Station redevelopment despite pandemic
By Holden Willen, April 23, 2020
Amtrak officials said Thursday they consider the redevelopment of Baltimore's Penn Station to be "critical" and will continue to move forward on the project even as the railroad company suffers a major financial hit due to Covid-19.
The Daily Record: Blueprint Local fund backs $140M Penn Station overhaul
By Adam Bednar, February 5, 2020
Penn Station Partners has secured funding for its planned $140 million overhaul of Baltimore’s Penn Station from backer Blueprint Local — Blueprint’s first opportunity zone investment in the city.
Baltimore Business Journal: Penn Station redevelopment gets opportunity zone funding from local investor
By Melody Simmons, February 5, 2020
Transformative plans to upgrade Penn Station into a modern transit and mixed-use hub got a boost Wednesday from local opportunity zone investors.
Baltimore Magazine: Penn Station Renovation Secures Crucial Funding From State Tax Credit
By Evan Greenberg, January 13, 2022
The redevelopment of Penn Station is a project with a lot of moving parts. Talk of what could happen to enhance the historic building has often been done in the abstract while stakeholders waited to see if proper funding could be secured. But with the recent awarding of a crucial $3 million historic state tax credit, things are finally starting to take shape.
2019
Baltimore Sun: Redevelopment of Baltimore’s Penn Station gets ‘critical’ piece of funding puzzle
By Meredith Cohn, November 26, 2019
The long-awaited redevelopment of Baltimore’s historic Penn Station got a “critical missing piece” of its funding sources when the state said it would award the project a $3 million historic tax credit, potentially allowing construction to begin in the first half of the new year.
The Daily Record: Penn Station, Martin plant to receive Md. historic preservation tax credits
By Bryan Sears, November 25, 2019
A $140 million proposal to revitalize Baltimore’s Penn Station has received a boost from state government in the form of tax credits.
Baltimore Business Journal: 'Baltimore's living room:' Developers present concept for Penn Station redevelopment
By Melody Simmons, October 10, 2019
The size and scope of the long-awaited redevelopment of Penn Station was up for debate at city hall for the first time on Thursday.
Baltimore Magazine: Plans to Transform Penn Station Into Station North Hub Continue Forward
By Evan Greenberg, August 16, 2019
Citing a pledged $90 million in funding from Amtrak and public support from Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, developers with Beatty Development Group, Cross Street Partners, and Penn Station Partners presented their vision for transforming the area surrounding Penn Station and Station North at a public meeting Tuesday.
Baltimore Sun: Baltimore Penn Station redevelopment will need city, state funding, developer says
By Colin Campbell, August 14, 2019
The planned redevelopment of Baltimore’s Penn Station got a boost in April, when Amtrak pledged a $90 million federal investment in station and track improvements and leased an adjacent lot to the Penn Station Partners development team.
Baltimore Business Journal: Struever says ambitious Penn Station redevelopment plan needs city, state help
By Melody Simmons, August 14, 2019
The wish list for a redevelopment of Penn Station and its surrounding areas shows offices and apartments, boutique office space, parks and a second concourse that looks like it could be at an airport.
The Daily Record: Developer behind $140M Penn Station overhaul to seek city, state backing
By Adam Bednar, August 14, 2019
Amtrak is set to invest $90 million overhauling Baltimore’s Penn Station, but plans for a larger redevelopment may depend on securing local backing.
Baltimore Fishbowl: Want to chime in on future redevelopment of Penn Station? Tomorrow’s your chance
By Ethan McLeod, August 12, 2019
With $90 million pledged from Amtrak and a master development agreement now in place, the overhaul of Baltimore’s centrally located transit hub is fast approaching. If you’re someone with strong feelings about how this could reshape Station North or the city as a whole, tomorrow is your time to chime in.
The Daily Record: Meeting slated to review $140M Penn Station overhaul
By Adam Bednar, August 5, 2019
The development team leading a $140 million overhaul of Baltimore’s Penn Station plans a second public meeting next week to hammer out details for how to transform the historic train station.
Baltimore Business Journal: Penn Station redevelopment getting second public meeting Aug. 13
By Holden Willen, July 29, 2019
After more than a year the development team planning to overhaul Penn Station will host a second public meeting to talk about the project's progress.
Baltimore Business Journal: Penn Station developer seeks retail, office tenants
By Melody Simmons, June 24, 2019
The team tapped to redevelop Penn Station in Midtown Baltimore is on the hunt for retail and office tenants.
Baltimore Fishbowl: Amtrak reaches deal with developers to invest $90 million into Penn Station
By Ethan McLeod, April 4, 2019
The long-awaited overhaul of Penn Station is one step closer, with Amtrak announcing today that it’s signed a master development agreement with developer team Penn Station Partners.
Baltimore Sun: Amtrak strikes deal to redevelop Penn Station with Baltimore developers, investing $90 million
By Lorraine Mirabella, April 4, 2019
Amtrak and a team of locally led developers have reached an agreement expected to kick-start a $400 million to $600 million transformation of the area around Baltimore’s historic Penn Station, creating a transit-oriented hub of apartments, shops, offices and a hotel.
CBS Baltimore: Amtrak To Invest $90M For Baltimore Penn Station Improvements
By CBS Staff, April 4, 2019
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Amtrak will invest $90 million in improvements to Baltimore Penn Station, they said in a release Thursday.
Fox Baltimore: Amtrak to spend $90 million to upgrade Penn Station
By Bryna Zumer, April 4 2019
BALTIMORE (WBFF) - Amtrak plans to spend $90 million to upgrade Baltimore's Penn Station.
The Daily Record: Amtrak plans $90M Penn Station investment
By Adam Bednar, April 4, 2019
Amtrak plans to invest $90 million in upgrades to Baltimore’s historic Penn Station as part of a master development agreement with Penn Station Partners.
Baltimore Business Journal: Amtrak to invest $90M in improvements at Penn Station
By Holden Willen, April 4, 2019
Amtrak plans to invest up to $90 million for improvements at Penn Station as part of the planned redevelopment of the historic landmark.
2018
Baltimore Business Journal: Residents want to see Penn Station become a 'destination' through redevelopment
By Holden Willen, August 1, 2018
Residents in the neighborhoods around Penn Station want to see the 107-year-old transit hub and surrounding area turned into a pedestrian-friendly destination where people who live in or are visiting Baltimore will all want to go.
Baltimore Sun: Amtrak solicits community's ideas for redevelopment of Baltimore's Penn Station
By Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs, July 31, 2018
Baltimoreans peppered developers and Amtrak officials with ideas Tuesday for the redevelopment of Penn Station at the first meeting held by the national railroad soliciting community input for the project.
Baltimore Business Journal: Penn Station redevelopment to be subject of July 31 public meeting
By Melody Simmons, July 12, 2018
A plan to redevelop Penn Station into a mixed-use transit and residential hub will get its first public airing at the end of the month.
Baltimore Fishbowl: Public meeting about Penn Station redevelopment set for July 31
By Ethan McLeod, July 12, 2018
Amtrak and the 14 companies it’s chosen to re-do Baltimore Penn Station and the surrounding area are ready to meet with the public later this month.
Baltimore Magazine: Here’s What We’d Like to See in the New Penn Station
By Michelle Evans, January 10, 2018
Baltimore’s transportation hub is getting a facelift and we couldn’t be more excited.
2017
Baltimore Fishbowl: Developers Picked to Overhaul Penn Station Eyeing Hotel, Apartments, Retail Space
By Ethan McLeod, December 15, 2017
Amtrak has chosen a team of largely Baltimore-area developers, architects, contractors and others to handle Baltimore Penn Station’s much-awaited renovation.
Baltimore Business Journal: How redevelopment will take Penn Station 'well into the future'
By Holden Willen, December 15, 2017
A couple walks into the entrance of the 107-year-old Penn Station.
The Daily Record: Amtrak chooses developer for Penn Station overhaul
By Adam Bednar, December 14, 2017
Amtrak has chosen a team of developers, including Beatty Development and Cross Street Partners, to transform Penn Station and surrounding properties owned by the organization.
Baltimore Business Journal: Amtrak selects team led by Beatty Development for Penn Station overhaul
By Holden Willen, December 14, 2017
Amtrak has selected a team led by Michael Beatty to redevelop the 107-year-old Penn Station and surrounding properties into a mixed-use project that could include a new hotel.
Fox Baltimore: Major Penn Station redevelopment moves forward
By Bryna Zumer, December 14, 2017
BALTIMORE (WBFF) - Amtrak is moving forward with redeveloping the city's historic Penn Station, the eighth busiest station for the train's national network.