Annapolis Mayor Jared Littmann: Stanton Community Center Renovation Project Remains on Track

Annapolis Mayor Jared Littmann has reassured city residents that planned renovations to the Historic Stanton Center in the Old 4th Ward remain a priority for his administration despite recent budget adjustments.

In a statement, which can be read in full by clicking here, Mayor Littmann emphasized that the project is moving forward and that recent changes to the City's capital budget reflect the project's timeline rather than a reduction in commitment.

According to Mayor Littmann, the City was unsuccessful in obtaining a previously requested $6 million federal grant for the project. However, he said the loss of that funding has not altered the City's plans to renovate the community landmark. Instead, the City has shifted its focus to funding the design phase and identifying additional state and local funding sources.

Mayor Littmann announced that the City is preparing to execute a fully funded $610,000 design contract, contingent upon approval of the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. The design process is expected to continue throughout the upcoming fiscal year and will include multiple opportunities for community input at key stages of development.

The mayor said construction is not expected to begin until summer 2027, prompting the City to move construction funding into Fiscal Year 2028 to better align with the project's schedule. He described the change as part of a broader effort to ensure capital budgets accurately reflect when work will occur.

The City has already secured approximately $1.2 million in state funding and is pursuing an additional $1 million state energy modernization grant. Combined with increased City bond and capital reserve funding, officials estimate roughly $6.26 million is currently identified for the project. Littmann noted that final construction costs could ultimately exceed that amount depending on design decisions and community priorities.

Calling Stanton Center a cornerstone of Annapolis history and the Clay Street community, Littmann said the next step is approval of the City's budget so the design contract can move forward. He encouraged residents to participate in the planning process and help shape the future of the historic facility.