SALISBURY, Md. - The City of Salisbury has received $1 million in state funding allocated to two distinct development projects. According to the City, these grants are part of a larger allocation of $63.7 million for Fiscal Year 2024 from seven state revitalization programs under the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development.
The first grant, which is $500,000, is from the Community Legacy Fund goes toward the infrastructure of the Salisbury Town Center. According to the City, the project includes mixed-use residential apartments and retail spaces, streetscaping, public utility improvements, and the construction of a public parking garage.
The second award, also $500,000, comes from the Strategic Demolition Fund. The City says the grant will go toward developing the SBY Market Center, which is a mixed-used building, housing apartments and commercial ground floor space. According to the City, the project will extend the Riverwalk, upgrade the river's bulkhead and improve the streetscape.
“We are thankful to the state for these funds that will help the City to cover some of the financial burden of the infrastructure work that comes with development,” said Mayor Randy Taylor. “Residents of Salisbury — and the area at large — benefit greatly from the generosity of the Governor’s Office with these two awards as well as others for the Eastern Shore.”
“These investments will support local and county leaders in their vital work to drive economic growth and create stronger pathways to prosperity in all parts of the state," said Governor Wes Moore.