Infrastructure

City Invites Public Feedback for East Street Redesign

City Invites Public Feedback for East Street Redesign

The East Street Redesign is an effort to reexamine the whole of East Street, from North Market Street in the north to Monocacy Boulevard in the south. The City is looking for your feedback on how the corridor could be improved. Take the survey and join in for an information session on February 28.

Downtown Hotel Project Secures Key Funding

Downtown Hotel Project Secures Key Funding

On February 17, The City of Frederick’s Board of Alderman unanimously approved to accept $2.52 million from Frederick County government to assist in the purchase of the future site of the downtown hotel and conference. Proposed as a full-service Marriott branded hotel, the project will serve as an economic anchor along Carroll Creek - providing new downtown lodging options, stimulating local spending, and attracting future private investment to the area.

Downtown Frederick Streetscape Study

Downtown Frederick Streetscape Study

Frederick currently has an opportunity to use the experiences and data collected during the pandemic to reimagine the Downtown Frederick public streetscape and reinforce long-term recovery and continued growth. The City and Downtown Frederick Partnership have partnered to engage a design company to develop creative options for this potential redesign.

FDK Runway Expansion Completed

FDK Runway Expansion Completed

On October 28, 2020, The City of Frederick celebrated the completion of the runway extension at Frederick Municipal Airport (FDK). The project brings the total length of Runway 5-23 to 5819’. This new length improves the safety margins for all local aircraft and will accommodate increased fuel and passenger loads for larger jets flying in and out of Frederick.