Coming Soon to North Avenue: Rebuilt Rowhomes, New Businesses & Sparks of Revival
BALTIMORE — Change is in the air for Baltimore’s historic West North Avenue, with dozens of properties set to be transformed in the coming months.
Blighted rowhomes are about to be rebuilt. A grocery store – DC-based Fresh Food Factory – plans to open by the end of the year, alongside other services. The site once known as “Murder Mall” is being turned into the sleek Reservoir Square development. And, the Mill on North – a trendy new food hall – will open next month by Coppin State University.
Much of the buzz is being orchestrated by the West North Avenue Development Authority, a state agency tasked with finding developers to buy up the vacant and rundown properties.
They just approved $6.5 million in grants for 19 developers and community groups for a variety of new projects – such as the Ethiopian Habesha Flavor food co-op and cafe, and the Styled4You Boutique women’s clothing shop (currently in Owings Mills’ Valley Village).