Baltimore Penn Station

Project Overview

The Baltimore Penn Station Redevelopment Project is a major infrastructure and urban development initiative designed to modernize Maryland’s busiest rail hub and transform adjacent parcels into a vibrant, mixed-use district. As Project Principal, I lead the technical delivery and coordination of engineering services supporting both the renovation of the historic station and the development of new transit-oriented facilities.

Team & Vision

RK&K is a key member of the interdisciplinary team led by Penn Station Partners, selected by Amtrak to execute the station’s renovation and adjacent parcel development. The initial master planning phase evaluated the station’s structural condition, identified renovation opportunities, assessed Amtrak-owned parcels, and proposed a new north-side train station connected via an extended aerial concourse.

Technical Scope

During the master planning phase, RK&K:

• Assessed utilities, topography, and site infrastructure

• Coordinated with state and local agencies

• Reviewed Amtrak properties and prepared a Zoning Memorandum for the TOD area

• Analyzed FEMA floodplain impacts on redevelopment feasibility

In the design phase, RK&K provided:

• Utility system design and relocation

• Floodplain permitting, stormwater management, and erosion/sediment control

• Site layout and grading design

• Right-of-way improvements to support multimodal access

As utility coordinator, RK&K managed:

• LIDAR scanning

• Utility test holes

• Comprehensive boundary and topographic surveys

Subconsultant A|I|DATA supported utility locating and topographic surveying efforts.

Strategic Impact

• Enhances multimodal connectivity and passenger experience

• Preserves and modernizes a historic transportation landmark

• Catalyzes economic development through mixed-use activation of adjacent parcels

• Aligns with regional goals for sustainable, transit-oriented growth