Design Baltimore: Gateways
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The Corridors

Three gateways

Each corridor carries its own urban context, stakeholders, and design opportunities. Concepts may address one, two, or all three.
Russell Street approach beneath the I-95 overpass today, with bare concrete retaining walls and chain-link fencingConcept rendering of the Russell Street gateway with a Welcome to Baltimore mural along the overpass wall and new landscapingRussell Street northbound approach from I-95 today, concrete barriers and green fencing framing the drive into downtownConcept rendering of the I-95 approach with a Welcome to Baltimore gateway structure, Maryland-flag painted barriers, festive pole banners and stamped asphalt crosswalksRussell Street at Bush Street today, wide asphalt intersection with a CityLink bus and the RESCO stack beyondConcept rendering of Russell and Bush with a See You Again Soon departure gateway, Middle Branch Trail portal, banners and stamped crosswalks
Existing condition
Southern · Stadium District

I-295 / I-95 / Russell Street

I-295 / I-95 · Russell Street Corridor

Baltimore's ceremonial entrance sequence — where sports, waterfront ecology, entertainment, and infrastructure collide.

The Southern Gateway extends from I-95 and I-295 into Baltimore's Stadium District, running north along Russell Street from the interstate exchange to Worcester Street.

This corridor serves visitors traveling to M&T Bank Stadium, Horseshoe Casino and Topgolf and connects to the Middle Branch Trail and Regional Bus Station.

Primary areas of consideration
Stadium DistrictMiddle Branch ecologyEntertainment corridorRegional connectivity
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Conway Street looking toward the Baltimore Convention Center and Oriole Park at Camden Yards todayConcept rendering of the Conway Street gateway with orange Orioles player silhouettes along the median and a Baltimore monogram marker
Existing condition
Western · Camden Yards · Convention Center

I-395 / Conway Street / Howard Street

I-395 / I-95 · Conway Street Corridor

A civic arrival corridor connecting Baltimore's tourism, sports, convention, entertainment, and cultural ecosystems.

The Western Gateway begins at I-395 as visitors arrive at Conway Street, where they first encounter Camden Yards, the Baltimore Convention Center and the edge of the Inner Harbor.

This corridor represents one of Baltimore's primary vehicular arrival routes, particularly for game-day visitors, convention attendees and downtown travelers.

Primary areas of consideration
Visitor arrival experienceCamden YardsM&T Bank StadiumBaltimore Convention Center
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President Street looking toward the historic Shot Tower todayConcept rendering of the President Street gateway with Maryland flag ribbon sculptures and an EST. 1729 marker
Existing condition
Northern · Historic Shot Tower

I-83 / President Street / Jonestown

I-83 · President Street Corridor

A civic heritage corridor reconnecting Baltimore's historic core, cultural memory, and future urban identity.

The Northern Gateway extends from I-83 southbound into downtown Baltimore along President Street, arriving at the Fayette Street intersection near the historic Shot Tower.

This corridor represents a major point of entry for visitors arriving from Baltimore's north and northeast approaches.

Primary areas of consideration
Historic Shot Tower DistrictUrban greeningGateway identityPedestrian experience
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