Design Baltimore: Gateways
Timeline
Baltimore · Commercial Corridors
Timeline

Master timeline

Two views of the same schedule — an at-a-glance list of every public milestone, and a detailed seven-phase narrative.
Submissions closed · Thank you

The competition closed Friday, September 25, 2026 · 11:59 PM EST

Thank you to every architect, artist, engineer, planner, student, and community partner who shared their ideas for Baltimore's gateways. Here is what happens next.

Sep 28 – Oct 20, 2026
Technical Review & Jury Evaluation
Thursday, October 29, 2026
Top 12 Finalists Announced — $25,000 stipend each
Thursday, November 12, 2026
Final Jury Presentations
Friday, December 4, 2026
Winners Announced — $50,000 per corridor
Dec 4, 2026 – Feb 12, 2027
Online Exhibition & Community Voting

At-a-glance schedule

Every public milestone, top to bottom.

  • June 29, 2026
    Portal / Landing Page Launch
  • July 10, 2026
    Partner Assets Released
  • July 30, 2026
    Virtual Information Session — completed (recording and deck available)
  • August 4, 2026
    Open Public Site Tour — completed (corridor briefs and photography distributed)
  • Friday, August 28, 2026
    Office Hours #1 — Understanding the Corridors
  • Friday, September 18, 2026
    Office Hours #2 — Final Submission & Technical Questions
  • Friday, September 25, 2026 · 11:59 PM EST
    Submission Deadline — CLOSED
  • September 28 – October 20, 2026
    Technical Review & Jury Intake
  • Thursday, October 29, 2026
    Top 12 Finalists Announced — $25,000 stipend each
  • Thursday, November 12, 2026
    Final Jury Presentations
  • Friday, December 4, 2026
    Winners Announced — three corridor winners, $50,000 each
  • December 4, 2026 – February 12, 2027
    Online Exhibition & Community Voting
Detailed narrative

Nine phases, June 2026 through February 2027

From portal launch through the online exhibition and community voting.

  1. 1
    Phase 1 · Portal Launch
    June 29, 2026

    Portal / Landing Page Launch

    • Competition website goes live
    • Program overview, timeline, eligibility, and submission details available
    • Public sign-up and information collection begins
  2. 2
    Phase 2 · Public Technical Engagement
    July 30 & August 4, 2026 · completed

    Virtual Info Session + Open Public Site Tour

    • Virtual Information Session — completed. Recording and presentation deck remain available on the website.
    • Open Public Site Tour — completed. Photography, corridor briefs, and reference materials distributed to registered participants.
  3. 3
    Phase 3 · Office Hours
    August 28 & September 18, 2026 · completed

    Live virtual technical-assistance sessions

    • Friday, August 28, 2026 — Office Hours #1: Understanding the Corridors (completed)
    • Friday, September 18, 2026 — Office Hours #2: Final Submission & Technical Questions (completed)
    • Participating agencies: BDC, Baltimore City DOT, Baltimore Department of Planning, Maryland Stadium Authority (additional agencies to be added)
    • Topics: right-of-way requirements, structural constraints, lighting, utilities, zoning, site conditions, technical feasibility, and submission questions
  4. 4
    Phase 4 · Submission Deadline
    Friday, September 25, 2026

    Competition closes at 11:59 PM EST

    • Extended from August 23 to give multidisciplinary teams time to assemble comprehensive proposals
    • Competitors are welcome to resubmit revised drafts before the deadline
    • Submissions accepted for all three gateway corridors
  5. 5
    Phase 5 · Technical Review & Jury Intake
    September 28 – October 20, 2026

    Agency review, eligibility screening, jury evaluation

    • Agency technical review of all eligible submissions
    • Eligibility screening and completeness checks
    • Design Jury evaluation against the published criteria
  6. 6
    Phase 6 · Top 12 Finalists
    Thursday, October 29, 2026

    Twelve finalist teams announced

    • Twelve finalist teams announced publicly
    • Each finalist team receives a $25,000 design stipend to develop their proposal
  7. 7
    Phase 7 · Final Jury Presentations
    Thursday, November 12, 2026

    Live presentations before the Design Jury and City leadership

    • Finalist teams present to the Design Jury and City leadership
    • Technical and community feedback incorporated into final deliberation
  8. 8
    Phase 8 · Winners Announcement
    Friday, December 4, 2026

    Three Grand Prize Corridor Winners

    • One winning team per corridor — Southern, Western, and Northern
    • Each corridor winner receives an additional $50,000 award
    • Award amounts subject to funding availability and BDC approval
  9. 9
    Phase 9 · Online Exhibition
    December 4, 2026 – February 12, 2027

    Digital exhibition and community voting

    • Digital exhibition showcasing finalist and winning concepts
    • Online community voting open throughout the exhibition window