The water front of Fells Point, Baltimore offers an outlet for recreation and commerce.
Chesapeake Bay Program
"Many of Baltimore’s historic neighborhoods are vulnerable to flooding, particularly those close to waterfronts like Fells Point. Whether on the roads, sidewalks, or directly impacting buildings, flooding is becoming a more common problem across the City of Baltimore. The historic, attached rowhouse buildings of Fells Point are particularly vulnerable and pose a real challenge for owners seeking to minimize flood damage.
The information presented in this guide is intended to provide information to property owners and tenants on evaluating options to minimize the impact of flooding to their historic rowhouse properties in Fells Point. It should be considered a supplement to consultation with architects and engineers, the Baltimore Floodplain Regulations, the Baltimore Historic Preservation Design Guidelines, and the CHAP review process."
Find out how Fells Point and similar neighborhood in Baltimore are being effected by flooding, and what is being done to mitigate the negative effects.
