Howard County Plots Big Makeover For Troubled Route 1 Motels
Howard County is considering a zoning rewrite to make it easier to convert Route 1 motels into mixed‑use projects and housing, with a 15% moderate‑income requirement built in. Officials say incentives and purchase rules would steer investment toward higher‑quality uses.
Permit Gridlock Turns West Baltimore Rowhouse Dream Into Money Pit
A West Baltimore rehab has been stalled for three years as permit delays and portal problems leave the developer roughly $100K into a condemned property. City officials point to data showing faster turnaround while builders say the portal still jams.












