City of Cambridge resolves pending lawsuit against CWDI
August 23, 2024
The City of Cambridge announced today that the pending lawsuit against the Cambridge Waterfront Development, Inc. (CWDI) and Yacht Maintenance has been resolved and the case filed in the Circuit Court of Dorchester County has been dismissed without prejudice. The resolution of this litigation came as the result of the initial mediation work between the City and CWDI and then subsequent intervention from State Delegate Tom Hutchinson, who collaborated with all parties to reach a successful conclusion to this contested matter.
Contract ends with CWDI's Executive Director
August 8, 2024
CWDI and Matt Leonard have mutually agreed to terminate the contract for his services as the Executive Director of CWDI, effective immediately.
CWDI issues RPF for Promenade Project
May 25, 2024
Cambridge Waterfront Development, Inc. (CWDI) has advertised to receive bids for the Cambridge Harbor Phase I Promenade Extension project. “We’re excited to move this important project from design to construction,” says Angie Hengst, CWDI’s President. “This illustrates CWDI’s community-first approach to developing Cambridge Harbor by securing permanent, public access along the waterfront.”
ZEIDMAN RESIGNS FROM BOARD
May 23, 2024
The Board of Directors of Cambridge Waterfront Development, Inc. (CWDI) regretfully accepted the resignation of founding Board Member, Rich Zeidman, effective yesterday at the close of CWDI’s May 22, 2024 Regular Board Meeting.
“Rich’s skills, contacts and guidance have successfully led us through the critical initial phase of development,” says Frank Narr, CWDI’s current Secretary Treasurer, founding Board Member and current CWDI appointee. “The value he brought was significant.”
CWDI – Street Naming Survey Results and Next Steps
July 26, 2023
On July 1, 2023, Cambridge Waterfront Development, Inc. (CWDI) closed the online survey seeking community input on naming a new street being added to Cambridge Harbor.
The survey, managed by BCT Design Group (BCT), solicited responses and suggestions to help CWDI focus street naming efforts by asking the public to rank the four possible naming themes, which were: 1) Rose Hill; 2)Roses; 3)Light / Sources of Light; 4) Maritime Heritage.
CWDI Issues 2022 Annual Report
February 27, 2023
Cambridge Waterfront Development, Inc. (CWDI) has issued a 2022 Annual Report for its stakeholder community. “We believe in keeping our partners informed,” said Matt Leonard, CWDI’s Executive Director. “We do this as we make plans, progress, and reach milestones.”
The 2022 Annual Report is an easy-to-read and concise conveying of the significant progress CWDI has made on all fronts in 2022. Its contents include descriptions of key developments in Funding, Messaging, Branding, Organizational Development, and CWDI’s Mission to develop Cambridge Harbor.
CWDI Partners with Richardson Maritime Museum
February 10, 2023
Cambridge Waterfront Development, Inc. (CWDI) will form a partnership with Richardson Maritime Museum (RMM) beginning today with their acquisition of RMM’s property situated along Maryland Avenue and Hayward Street, and leasing property back to RMM. “This is much more than just a land deal,” says Matt Leonard, CWDI’s Executive Director. “This is a way of aligning the CWDI and RMM missions to the benefit of both.”
Cambridge Harbor REOI Released
July 15, 2022
On July 15, 2022 Cambridge Waterfront Development, Inc. (CWDI) released a Request for Expressions of Interest for its Cambridge Harbor Development.
Cambridge Harbor is planned as a premier, highly activated mixed-use development and waterfront district to include public spaces, amenities and events focused on creating a strong sense of community in Cambridge, while establishing a desirable destination for regional tourism and visitors alike.
Community Advisory Committee
April 30, 2022
In early 2021 Cambridge Waterfront Development Inc. (CWDI) selected a diverse group of locals to be a part of a Community Advisory Committee tasked with spearheading the naming and branding of the future waterfront project. This group—hailing from various local private enterprises, Dorchester County tourism, and the public school system—represented Cambridge and served as a barometer for BCT Design Group’s (BCT) Branding and Graphics team to learn what was authentically Cambridge—responding and providing feedback to develop the project’s name, messaging, and visual identity.
CWDI Acquires Hospital Property
January 13, 2022
Cambridge Waterfront Development, Inc. (CWDI) has acquired the former Dorchester General Hospital property, including the 17.2 acres of land, the decommissioned hospital, and three medical office buildings. The land encompasses nearly half of the CWDI’s eventual development area. “This has been in the works for a long time,” says Frank Narr, CWDI’s Secretary / Treasurer. “Once we learned that University of Maryland planned to build a new free-standing medical facility on Route 50 and leave the waterfront, CWDI immediately began it’s efforts to regain local control of the property.”
