This Week on Carroll Creek - June 27, 2014

June 27, 2014 - Construction has started for the next phase of Carroll Creek Park, but it may not be where you expect. The project scope includes more areas than east of the Delaplaine Arts Center. Widened multi-use paths and landscaping is planned between Bentz and S. Market Streets. This week, you can see construction work in this area.  Demolition of brick piers and paved walkways are making way for enhanced paths and other improvements in this section of Carroll Creek Park. Stay tuned for more updates! 

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About the Next Phase of Carroll Creek Park
This next phase of park improvements will include new and widened multi-use paths, landscape planters, lighting, water features and crosswalk improvements. The work will occur primarily between Bentz and S. Market Street and between the Delaplaine Arts Center and East Patrick Street. More than $100M in new and renovated private construction is planned along the new park/path sections which will eventually result in hundreds of new jobs and increased state and local tax revenue.

Looking for more information? This press release also provides a nice summary. 

Spotted: Easels At City Hall

An Easels in Frederick artist paints City Hall on June 18, 2014.

In Frederick, the arts thrive and contribute to the quality of life residents and visitors enjoy. Public art, concerts, galleries, studios, theaters, and special events help make Frederick a regional hub for arts and entertainment. 

Easels in Frederick, the Frederick Festival of the Arts, and June's art-focused First Saturday are three special events that take place each year in June.

The arts are a draw for tourists, and cities across the nation are competing for businesses and the best and brightest employees. Studies indicate that cities with arts and culture are better able to attract businesses and employees. As creativity flourishes in a community, so does innovation. 

Frederick Air Inc. Named Dealer of the Year

Out of over 4,000 of Bryant dealers, Frederick Air Inc. outperformed the rest, and was honored to be named the 2014 Dealer of the Year. This places Frederick Air Inc., the City of Frederick, and the State of Maryland, in the National spotlight. 

President Steve Schmidt said one of the keys to success is his customer service. If there is a waiting list for installation, Schmidt makes sure they have a solution. He arranges for temporary air conditioning so customers can keep their cool. 

The Department of Economic Development and the City of Frederick thanks Frederick Air for their ongoing investment and contributions to the Frederick businesses Community.

Visit the Frederick Air website to learn more. 

Carroll Creek Park Update - June 18, 2014

Work on the next phase of Carroll Creek Park has started. During this early part of the project, visitors to the park may see fencing being installed and construction trailers moving into place. Preliminary site work is also being completed during this time. 

This photo shows fencing installed alongside the bank of the creek between Bentz and S. Market Streets.

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Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter for the most recent news and updates on this project and others.

About the Next Phase of Carroll Creek Park
This next phase of park improvements will include new and widened multi-use paths, landscape planters, lighting, water features and crosswalk improvements. The work will occur primarily between Bentz and S. Market Street and between the Delaplaine Arts Center and East Patrick Street. More than $100M in new and renovated private construction is planned along the new park/path sections which will eventually result in hundreds of new jobs and increased state and local tax revenue.

Looking for more information? This press release also provides a nice summary.  

Why Frederick is a Great Place to Live!

Commercial for Frederick, Maryland

Daniel Ray 4th Grader at Orchard Grove Elementary

Are you thinking about moving? Well I know the perfect place, Frederick Maryland. Do you want to live in a placed filled with history, education, entertainment, and plain outdoor fun? Well then don’t change the channel. In these few minutes I will change your idea on moving anywhere else.

One of Frederick’s historical treasures is Monocacy Battlefield. It is the perfect place for outdoor fun with tons of walking trails and fields for picnics. You can also visit the Monocacy Battlefield Museum. There is also the Weinberg Center build in 1926 which is known as the “Jewel of Frederick”. It has plays and musicals straight from Broadway.  In 1926, it was the 2nd biggest structure in Frederick also known as the Tivoli.

Are you hoping to get an education from an outstanding college? Well, Frederick has Hood College. Hood College was ranked the 37th best college in America by US News. Hood College has a local campus style and is a private institution. My favorite thing is the brand new gym, pool and fields. Do you like baseball? If so, Frederick has the Key’s Stadium. You can watch future Oriole’s prospects play ball and watch fireworks on Friday and Saturday games.

If parks, sports, and outdoor fun is something you enjoy got to Ballenger Creek Park. It’s has fields for soccer, baseball, softball, volleyball and horseshoes. It has picnic tables perfect for parties.

I hope I’ve made my point and your next place to live is Frederick, Maryland!

New Street Lights for Patrick Street

The view downtown along Patrick Street is getting brighter thanks to the efforts of the City’s Department of Public Works and partnership efforts between Downtown Frederick Partnership and the City’s Department of Economic Development (DED).

Twenty-seven new light poles and lights have recently been installed using shorter 14 foot poles replacing previous poles that stood 25 feet tall. The lower lights give better illumination to the sidewalks and help with a more inviting atmosphere for shoppers. 

“The City has consistently invested in infrastructure throughout the community which helps create an opportunity for business to thrive and these lights are no exception.” shares Mayor Randy McClement.

Richard Griffin, Director of Economic Development for the City stated, “By partnering with the Downtown Frederick Partnership and the State Department of Housing and Community Development, the City is able to leverage its investment and talent at DPW to deliver projects such as this one.”

A Community Legacy grant provided by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development provided 50% of the funding for the cost of the lights. The grant was applied for and administered by joint efforts of Downtown Frederick Partnership and DED. The City covered the other half of the cost for the lights and to install electrical outlets to the poles allowing for holiday lights.

DED is a full-service economic development department of the City of Frederick with the mission to create economic opportunity in the City through job creation, revitalization and reinvestment. To learn more visit www.businessinfrederick.com or call at 301-600-6360.

 

City Issues Carroll Creek Park Construction Bid

Frederick, MD – The City of Frederick is pleased to announce the issuance of the Carroll Creek Park Phase II-Shared Use Path Construction Bid. The Carroll Creek Park Shared Use Path – Phase II Project consists of the construction of park improvements and multi-purpose pathways which are part of the 1.3 mile Carroll Creek Park Shared Use Path System.

CCP Phase II includes construction of pathways, planters, lighting, landscaping, park furniture, drinking fountains, public art, water features and stationary fountains, structural and architectural walls, drainage, electrical supply, and irrigation within the park along the pathways along with traffic control devices at selected intersections where streets cross the park and Carroll Creek.

In addition, the Shared Use Path construction completes the Path improvements from Bentz Street to E. Patrick Street, providing pedestrian and bike access to major government and private facilities including the Downtown Frederick Multi-Modal Center, Frederick County Courthouse, Frederick County Library, and numerous mixed-use buildings with residential, retail, and office spaces.

“The Board of Aldermen and I have unanimously supported this major capital project to complete the urban section of Carroll Creek Park through historic downtown Frederick because of its potential to be a major catalyst for economic development, job creation, tax revenue generation, and for its recreation and transportation merits,” stated Mayor McClement.

Funding for this project is provide through the City of Frederick Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget, along with contributions from Frederick County, the State of Maryland, and adjacent property owners with major planned developments along the Park. A $3.0 million Transportation Enhancement Program (TEP) grant was awarded to the City for completion of the Shared Use Path portion of the project. Through the TEP grant, approvals from both the State Highway Administration and Federal Highway Administration were required prior to issuance of the construction bid. Those approvals were received in early January 2013.

According to Richard Griffin, director of economic development for the City, “A number of individuals and organizations deserve credit for their support and vision for this project including the Carroll Creek Task Force which oversaw the initial design concepts, the East Frederick Rising for their vision plan for the east side of downtown including this project, the Downtown Frederick Partnership for its continued involvement and leadership on this project and programming events along the park and the Ausherman Foundation for their grant and technical support during the design phase.”

The public investment in Carroll Creek Park Phase II will have a significant economic impact on Frederick. This project is the catalyst for more than $100 million in proposed new and renovated buildings, resulting in both new jobs and tax revenue for the City, County and State of Maryland. Development projects along this corridor include the Galleria, McCutcheon’s, Union Mills, McHenry’s, One Commerce Plaza and Monocacy Valley Canning.

Bidding documents may be downloaded from the Purchasing website at: http://www.cityoffrederick.com/cms/purch/vendorform.php. Any questions regarding the work or bid should be in writing and directed to Ms. Kandi Fullerton at kfullerton@cityoffrederick.com or fax number 301-600-3871.

DED is a full-service economic development department of the City of Frederick with the mission to create economic opportunity in the City through job creation, revitalization and reinvestment. To learn more visit www.businessinfrederick.com or call at 301-600-6360.