Now that the five-story Bard Building has been reduced to rubble, work crews are turning their attention to grading the land for creation of Baltimore’s newest public amenity — a temporary green space.
Maryland’s Department of General Services this week released a site plan and rendering that show how the 1.1-acre site will look after it’s landscaped for use by the public.
The vacant Bard Building was razed starting last December after city and state officials determined it was an eyesore and safety hazard. Maryland’s Board of Public Works allocated $4.2 million for the structure to be taken down while its owner, the Baltimore City Community College (BCCC), comes up with a new “vision” for the property.
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