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City Dock flood protection

City of Annapolis

Summary

The mayor reported City Dock is on budget and ahead of schedule: Naval Academy gate reopens by December, boardwalk by March, grand opening July 2027, with phase two running through spring 2028.

At a glance

Total mentions
10
Last 30 days
1

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 14, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Project reported on budget; downtown businesses face continued but reduced construction disruption.

✅Who benefits

Waterfront businesses, visitors, and residents once the new park opens.

⚠️Who could be affected

Downtown businesses and residents endure ongoing construction disruption through 2028.

Mentions & discussions (21)

CBS NewsOct 30, 2026

Maryland awards $5.7 million for Annapolis City Dock flood protection project

Maryland awards $5.7 million for Annapolis City Dock flood protection project CBS News

WBAL-TVSep 25, 2026

Downtown Annapolis businesses prepare for nor'easter flooding

Downtown Annapolis businesses prepare for nor'easter flooding WBAL-TV

CBS NewsSep 23, 2026

Annapolis prepares for coastal flooding, as potential nor'easter churns offshore

Annapolis prepares for coastal flooding, as potential nor'easter churns offshore CBS News

MeetingSep 14, 2026

City Council (Regular) - Sep 14, 2026

The mayor reported City Dock is on budget and ahead of schedule: Naval Academy gate reopens by December, boardwalk by March, grand opening July 2027, with phase two running through spring 2028.

PatchAug 13, 2026

Annapolis Gallery To Close Over City Dock Headaches

Annapolis Gallery To Close Over City Dock Headaches Patch

Eye On AnnapolisJul 29, 2026

Storm Brothers Post Appears to Prompt City Dock Flooding Update From Annapolis

Storm Brothers Post Appears to Prompt City Dock Flooding Update From Annapolis Eye On Annapolis

CBS NewsMay 27, 2026

Long-time downtown Annapolis business to close over City Dock construction project

Long-time downtown Annapolis business to close over City Dock construction project CBS News

MeetingApr 30, 2026

City Council - Special Work Session - Budget - Apr 30, 2026

Annapolis now has every dollar it needs for the City Dock flood resilience project, thanks to $33 million from FEMA plus $2.5 million more. Rising seas threaten the historic waterfront, downtown small businesses, the Naval Academy, and Eastport's only access road. The money was announced at a celebration before the budget work session.

MeetingApr 1, 2026

Economic Matters Committee - Regular Meeting - VIRTUAL - Apr 1, 2026

The City Dock reconstruction is now fully funded thanks to a FEMA grant, the spring boat show will run on a reduced footprint, and a ribbon cutting is expected around spring 2027.

MeetingMar 12, 2026

Environmental Matters Committee - Regular Meeting - Mar 12, 2026

Public Works Director Vogel briefed the committee on flood protection plans for City Dock, Annapolis's most flood-prone and most-visited waterfront spot.

WMAR 2 News BaltimoreMar 6, 2026

$35 million in federal funds released for Annapolis City Dock resiliency project

$35 million in federal funds released for Annapolis City Dock resiliency project WMAR 2 News Baltimore

CBS NewsMar 6, 2026

FEMA releases $35 million in funds for Annapolis City Dock flood mitigation project

FEMA releases $35 million in funds for Annapolis City Dock flood mitigation project CBS News

MeetingFeb 12, 2026

Environmental Matters Committee - Regular Meeting - Feb 12, 2026

The chairman wants straight answers from Public Works on the City Dock flood barrier: is the technology settled, why the design shifted, and where the barriers will be stored.

CBS NewsFeb 3, 2026

New renderings presented in Annapolis’ City Dock Resiliency Project

New renderings presented in Annapolis’ City Dock Resiliency Project CBS News

MeetingFeb 2, 2026

City Council (Special) - Feb 2, 2026

The council was slated to get an update on the City Dock project in open session, then consider going behind closed doors to discuss pending or potential litigation tied to the project.

PatchNov 3, 2025

$71M Annapolis City Dock Park Aims To Prevent Flooding

$71M Annapolis City Dock Park Aims To Prevent Flooding Patch

CBS NewsNov 3, 2025

City of Annapolis breaks ground on project to prevent flooding around City Dock

City of Annapolis breaks ground on project to prevent flooding around City Dock CBS News

WJLANov 3, 2025

Annapolis mayoral candidates weigh future of flood-prone city dock as high tides persist

Annapolis mayoral candidates weigh future of flood-prone city dock as high tides persist WJLA

PatchOct 31, 2025

Flooding In Annapolis Puts Spotlight On Forthcoming City Dock Park

Flooding In Annapolis Puts Spotlight On Forthcoming City Dock Park Patch

CBS NewsNov 7, 2024

Annapolis City Dock flood prevention plan could face delays due to lawsuit

Annapolis City Dock flood prevention plan could face delays due to lawsuit CBS News

National Trust for Historic PreservationMar 22, 2019

Annapolis, Maryland, Uses Its Maritime History to Combat Flooding, Parking, and More

Annapolis, Maryland, Uses Its Maritime History to Combat Flooding, Parking, and More National Trust for Historic Preservation

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