Following an extensive selection process, La Cité Development has a fully negotiated Land Disposition Agreement with the City of Baltimore. The overall project known as Center\West is a large-scale redevelopment of 32.94 acres of land in the Poppleton neighborhood of Southwest Baltimore.
In total, the project will build 3.2 million square feet creating approximately 1,700 to 1,800 units of housing through four phases of construction. This includes approximately 293 units of rental housing and 1,200 units of residential homeownership, of which 321 will be town homes. Additionally, the project will involve the development of approximately 100,000-200,000 square feet of commercial space to be located on the block between N. Schroeder and N. Amity Streets, extending from W. Baltimore to W. Lexington Street, and the creation of parking, municipal services, and green space. The development will also include, hotels, a large shopping center, and office space. The housing units generated by Center\West will consist of 20 percent affordable housing, with the remaining 80 percent being sold or rented at market rate.
Development costs for all phases of the project are estimated to approach $800 million.
CIRRO, Center\West’s stylish new Baltimore apartment building, leads the way in contemporary luxury living. As Center\Wests breathes new life into the community with light, retail, and residents from all walks of life, CIRRO stands in the forefront. It embraces change while celebrating the neighborhood’s unique history. The building boasts state-of-the-art technology, designer finishes, expert craftsmanship, and spectacular views. Built to impress, it offers high-end, cutting-edge amenities such as the LATCH keyless entries, unique to Center\West apartment buildings in downtown Baltimore. Its 24/7 fitness center has top of the line equipment and space for your personal yoga practice. The boutique companion to Center\West’s larger AVRA apartments next door, CIRRO residents have complete access to AVRA’s amenities – the resort-style pool, the sun deck, the rooftop lounge, the green courtyards, its fitness center, a fancy grill, and pet bathing stations.