Resources

General Resources

Resource Link
Pimlico Redevelopment Community Compact Click Here
House Bill 1524 Click Here
MTROA View Website
Pimlico Bill Summary Click Here
Pimlico Joint Area Plan Click Here
PCAB Board Contact Info Click Here
Current Site Recommendation by MTROA Click Here
Maryland Stadium Authority Click Here

A Brief Timeline

  • 2019 – CHAI, under the direction of Lisa Budlow, facilitated drafting of the Pimlico Community Compact document.

  • 2020 – The Pimlico Community Advisory Board (PCAB) is established on November 13th

  • 2020 – Legislation passed The Racing and Community Development Act of 2020 which authorized MSA to issue up-to $375M to fund improvements to both the Pimlico and Laurel Park Racing Facilities.

  • 2021 – Maryland Stadium Authority (MSA) worked with Maryland Jockey Club (MJC) and the horse industry to more fully program both the Laurel Park and Pimlico Racing Facilities.
  • 2022 – MSA developed and shared a first draft of the Development Agreement with MJC and the City on May 25th
  • 2023 – The Maryland Thoroughbred Racetrack Operating Authority was established through an act of the Maryland General Assembly (SB 720)
  • 2024 – The legislature passed the HB 1524 Racing Facility Ownership and Construction Racing Operations legislation. The legislation authorizes the Maryland Stadium Authority (MSA) to issue $400 million in bonds to demolish and reconstruct Pimlico and to build a new training facility at a site chosen by the Maryland Thoroughbred Racetrack Operating Authority (MTROA)

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