Design Baltimore: Gateways
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Timeline

Master timeline

Two views of the same schedule — an at-a-glance list of every public milestone, and a detailed seven-phase narrative.
Design Baltimore: Gateways project timeline infographic showing milestones from the virtual info session through the October–November public exhibition.
Project timeline · at-a-glance graphic

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 · 1:00 – 2:00 PM EST
    Virtual Information Session
    More info & RSVP
  • August 4, 2026 · 1:00 – 4:00 PM EST
    In-Person Open Public Site Tour
  • Aug 23 – Sept 17, 2026
    Intake & Evaluation Period
  • October 8, 2026
    Top 12 Presentations & Celebration
  • October 15, 2026
    Live-Streamed Winners Announcement
  • Oct 18 – Nov 30, 2026
    Exhibition Launch
Detailed narrative

Seven phases, June through November

From portal launch through the public exhibition closing out 2026.

  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
    Virtual: July 30, 2026 · Site Tour: August 4, 2026

    Virtual Info Session + Open Site Tour

    • Virtual Information Session · Thursday, July 30, 2026 · 1:00 – 2:00 PM EST — live overview of the brief, Q&A with the BDC team; recording shared with registrants
    • In-Person Open Public Site Tour · Tuesday, August 4, 2026 · 1:00 – 4:00 PM EST — walk the three gateway corridors (Russell Street, Conway Street, President Street) with BDC planners and community liaisons
    • RSVP for one or both sessions on the info session page
  3. 3
    Phase 3 · Recruitment & Outreach
    July 10, 2026

    Partner Assets Released

    • Marketing toolkit released to partners
    • Social media graphics, flyers, email templates, and outreach materials distributed
    • Active recruitment campaign begins
  4. 4
    Phase 4 · Intake & Evaluation
    Aug 23 – Sept 17, 2026

    Submission Window Closes & Jury Review

    • Submission window closes August 23, 2026 · 11:59 PM EST
    • Jury review and scoring process begins
    • Evaluation based on established design criteria
  5. 5
    Phase 5 · Finalist Selection
    October 8, 2026

    Top 12 Presentations & Celebration

    • Finalists present concepts to the jury and public audience
    • Community celebration and networking event
    • Jury deliberations conclude; final selections determined
  6. 6
    Phase 6 · Winner Announcement
    October 15, 2026

    Live-Streamed Winners Announcement

    • Official announcement of selected designs
    • Recognition of finalists and participants
    • Public unveiling of winning concepts
  7. 7
    Phase 7 · Exhibition Launch
    Oct 18 – Nov 30, 2026

    Public Exhibition

    • Public exhibition showcasing winning and finalist submissions
    • Community engagement and educational programming
    • Celebration of Baltimore's creative talent and design vision