Perkins Square Phase II
Perkins Square Phase II is the second installment of a transformative multi-phase redevelopment located in Baltimore City’s Little Italy neighborhood. This project is part of the broader Perkins Somerset Oldtown transformation plan, aimed at revitalizing historically underserved areas into vibrant, sustainable mixed-income communities. Replacing the original 1940s-era Perkins Homes, Phase II delivers 156 new apartment units across six buildings, including three-story townhomes, slab-on-grade apartments, and a podium-style building with a raised courtyard over a parking garage. The development also features significant site improvements and upgraded infrastructure along key streets to better connect the neighborhood.
Designed to enhance livability and foster community, Phase II introduces new amenities such as a central playground, on-site parking, and shared outdoor spaces. Building exteriors incorporate a mix of brick veneer, fiber cement siding, and metal detailing to complement the architectural style of Phase I. When complete, Perkins Square will offer a blend of affordable and market-rate housing with convenient access to shops, restaurants, and public transit, creating a dynamic urban community in the heart of Baltimore.
Transforming Charm City
- Location
- Baltimore, MD
- Sector
- Affordable Housing – New
- Client
- McCormack Baron Salazar
- Architect
- Hord Coplan Macht
- Scope
- 156 units / 212,517 gsf
- Structure
- Wood Frame / Concrete
Perkins Somerset Oldtown (PSO) Transformation
The PSO plan is transforming neighborhoods of extreme poverty into sustainable, thriving, mixed-income communities. It encompasses a 244-acre footprint that is home to 5,939 residents within minutes of downtown Baltimore and the waterfront.
Impact Beyond the Site
The Perkins Square Phase II team hosted two Harkins Foundation bocce ball tournaments, which donated all proceeds to the St. Leo Church and the Sons of Italy Lodge. Not only has the project itself supported residents in the neighborhood, but the money donated had an immediate impact on the renovation of the bocce ball courts and other community needs in Little Italy.