Oak View Group Begins Renovations to Transform Baltimore Arena

Oak View Group announced it has officially started renovations to transform the 60-year-old city-owned Baltimore Arena. In partnership with The Baltimore Development Corporation and Thirty Five Ventures, once fully renovated, the arena will serve as a key anchor on downtown’s west side. As part of the planned renovations, OVG and Thirty Five Ventures will fully fund the cost of the arena’s total reconstruction, which is estimated to cost at least $150 million.

Renovations to the arena include adding seats and suites, refurbishing concourses, upgrading concessions areas and changing the building’s appearance. Additional upgrades to the facility will include focuses on sustainability such as using locally sourced materials, LED lighting, low flow and waterless fixtures, and more.

Acoustics will be added to amplify the audio experience; touchless and self-serve technologies for food and beverage, and merchandise purchases to minimize transaction times. Renovations to the venue’s back of house; structural, mechanical, electrical, lighting and fire protection upgrades; as well as construction encompassing, plumbing, electrical, fire protection, lighting. Updates to the arena’s telecommunications include infrastructure, wireless network, and video/network/security systems.

Committed to prioritizing participation from small, local, and diverse businesses throughout the construction process, the team has set a goal to award 27% and 10% of construction subcontracts to Minority Business Enterprises and Women’s Business Enterprises, respectively.

Clark Construction Group is overseeing the renovation project and SCI architects is the lead designer.