How will the historic nature of Fells Point be taken into account in planning for the Red Line?
A detailed assessment of the potential effects of the Red Line project on historic properties has been an important part of each stage of the project planning process. Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act requires that all state and federal sponsored projects include plans to identify and evaluate archeological sites and historic structures within a project area. Once historic resources are identified, the project planning team works to find ways to avoid, minimize or mitigate potential project impact. Special attention has been given to the portion of the alignment that will pass through the Fells Point Historic District, one of Baltimore’s most historic neighborhoods,. Ongoing cultural resource studies will take into consideration all aspects of the project, including ground disturbance and visual, noise and vibration impact. The goal of these studies is to help the project team select a transit alignment and station location that gives the community transit access w
