Neighborhood
Oldtown
Oldtown’s historic commercial streets and continuing redevelopment sit within a wider east Baltimore transformation area, with library services available nearby in Johnston Square.
Read the commercial history
Oldtown’s name and commercial corridor are part of Baltimore’s long urban history. The City’s 2016 planning staff report connects Gay Street’s market history with the wider redevelopment framework. It explains why the mall and former Somerset Homes site were considered together. Read that account as historical planning context, rather than as a directory of businesses operating today.
Separate the neighborhood from the wider project
The Housing Authority’s Perkins-Somerset-Oldtown material describes work extending across several sites and communities. A particular housing phase can open while other parts remain in development. For a visit or a business inquiry, identify the exact building and responsible organization rather than assuming that the whole transformation area has one status or address.
Use a nearby everyday resource
Pratt’s Johnston Square branch, at 1132 Greenmount Avenue, includes Oldtown in its service area. The branch offers a practical destination for books, technology and programs while projects evolve around the wider area. Consult its current calendar and arrival information before arranging a visit or group activity.