The effort to restore Baltimore's Hebrew Orphan Asylum took a big step forward when Coppin State University and the University of Maryland agreed to sell the property to the Coppin Heights Community Development Corporation. The CDC is planning a $12.4 million rehabilitation and to open the building in December 2015 as the Center for Healthcare and Healthy Living.
A Historic Preservation Victory
Five Years of Tireless Effort
Over the last several weeks, the effort to restore Baltimore's Hebrew Orphan Asylum took a big step forward when Coppin State University, which purchased the building in 2003, and the University of Maryland agreed to sell the property to the Coppin Heights Community Development Corporation.
For nearly five years, the Coppin Heights CDC and Baltimore Heritage have led a tireless effort to rehabilitate and reuse the Hebrew Orphan Asylum. This transfer represents a major milestone in preserving an important West Baltimore landmark that has stood vacant for years.
The Hebrew Orphan Asylum is a historic building that has been a prominent feature of the West Baltimore landscape. Its acquisition by the Coppin Heights CDC ensures that this architectural treasure will be preserved and returned to active use, serving the community once again.
The Rehabilitation Plan
$12.4 Million Transformation
The CDC is planning a $12.4 million rehabilitation and to open the building in December 2015. The CDC's architect, Kann Partners, recently completed detailed construction plans and is working with engineers and contractors to hammer out the details.
As soon as this transfer is complete, the Coppin Heights CDC is prepared to begin rehabilitation work transforming the building into the new Center for Healthcare and Healthy Living. The comprehensive renovation will preserve the historic character of the building while modernizing it to meet contemporary healthcare facility standards.
Community residents and anyone interested in the future of this West Baltimore landmark were encouraged to attend the "Prelude to Victory" meeting to discuss the next steps on the project. The detailed construction plans represent months of careful planning and coordination.
Community Healthcare Hub
Total Health Care Partnership
Total Health Care Inc. will serve as the building's new tenant. Total Health Care currently operates eight clinics in West Baltimore and will use the entire building for a clinic, physician offices and a pharmacy.
This reuse of the Hebrew Orphan Asylum will bring vital healthcare services to a community that has long needed better access to medical care. By transforming a historic building into a modern healthcare facility, the Coppin Heights CDC is addressing both preservation and community health needs simultaneously.
The project represents the kind of adaptive reuse that benefits the entire community - preserving architectural heritage while providing essential services. Although the champagne bottles weren't opened yet at the time of this announcement, the future for Baltimore's Hebrew Orphan Asylum looked brighter than ever.
Hebrew Orphan Asylum, a historic West Baltimore landmark
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