Baltimore Magazine: Harborplace Remains in Receivership. Has the Ship Sailed for the Twin Pavilions?

Posted on August 12, 2021

Several city officials, including Colin Tarbert, the president of the BDC, and Don Fry of the GBC, said acquiring pavilions through condemnation or eminent domain has been discussed, but neither avenue is under consideration.
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Baltimore Business Journal: Broker: ‘Developer with ties to Baltimore’ could take ownership of Harborplace

Posted on July 16, 2021

"A new owner with local roots, a long-term commitment and a transformational vision would provide an excellent opportunity to take the tarnish off this jewel."--GBC's Don Fry
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BBJ: Harborplace nears two years in receivership, frustrating Baltimore business, political leaders

Posted on April 26, 2021

"The GBC has been concerned about the court receivership situation with Harborplace and the lack of progress for more than a year," Don Fry said.
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BBJ: Harborplace tenants threatened with eviction if they don’t pay back rent

Posted on November 20, 2020

GBC President and CEO Don Fry said that he became frustrated with Harborplace's struggles recently because "there seems to be very little public comment from city officials about the status of the receivership or plans for the near future."
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Baltimore Business Journal: Saving Harborplace

Posted on December 13, 2019

By Melody Simmons Dec. 13, 2019 In a small conference room at City Hall, 12 city leaders met recently to scrutinize the mess unfolding at Harborplace. The marketplace — once Baltimore’s heartbeat which heralded a legendary urban renaissance — is half vacant and overloaded with debt, default and image problems....
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GBC’s Don Fry comments in BBJ on Harborplace receiver’s report

Posted on July 23, 2019

Baltimore Business Journal: Harborplace receiver’s report details troubles, first steps to turnaround By Zach Phillips July 22, 2019 A five-year comparative sales analysis showed some of Harborplace’s longest-tenured tenants saw their sales decline as construction work on renovations stalled over the past few years. A new report by the receiver...
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