A Vibrant Waterfront Neighborhood with an Industrial Heritage
The revitalization of Baltimore's Canton neighborhood is due in no small part to SBER's continued commitment and investment here, beginning more than 20 years ago with the transformation of the Tin Decorating Company's historic industrial complex into Tindeco Wharf, a $30-million, 450,000-square foot project including apartments, a health club, and waterfront restaurant.
This waterfront neighborhood is located east of Fells Point on Baltimore's harbor, and has a deep history of manufacturing and maritime use. SBER's historic re-development projects include the afore-mentioned Tindeco Wharf, Canton Cove and The Can Company, a vibrant mixed-use retail and office park.
Tenants of the Can Company include the world headquarters of DAP, the nation's largest manufacturer of sealants and adhesives, and the Emerging Technology Center, an incubator for technology-based companies. The ETC marked the beginning of Baltimore City's commitment to attracting and supporting the technology business sector.
During the development and construction of the Can Company, SBER developed an ongoing relationship with Canton Middle School. Historic preservation, architecture, and construction became part of the students' learning experience through on-site observation of the re-development process. This type of expeditionary learning project has become a highly effective tool for providing students with hands-on, real-life experience as a way to enhance learning and understanding by students.
In 1999, in honor of the completion of the Can Company, SBER spearheaded an initiative to upgrade Canton Middle School's technology infrastructure. SBER engaged its partners in the design and construction of the project to donate time, money and materials to the initiative, which cost a total of $40,000.