The "Charm'tastic Mile" of Baltimore (CTMB-1.3) is seeking an unprecedented 100-year agreement with the City of Baltimore and Mayor Brandon Scott, valued at $1.25 billion. The proposal, announced July 23, 2026, aims to secure the future of the 1.3-mile corridor that connects Downtown West, the Inner Harbor, and Harbor East. The agreement would span from 2026 to 2126, with escalating annual values: $5 million per year for the first 25 years ($125 million), $10 million for the next 25 ($250 million), $15 million for the next 25 ($375 million), and $20 million for the final 25 ($500 million). The annual average over the century is $12.5 million.
The "Charm'tastic Mile" is the only USPTO registered trademark street in Baltimore and the State of Maryland, as noted on the USPTO website. It was introduced to the city on April 25, 2016, and celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2026, with honors from Mayor Brandon Scott and Governor Wes Moore. The corridor shares its introduction date with the Domino Sugars neon sign, which debuted 65 years earlier in 1951.
The 100-year agreement is intended to solidify the "Charm'tastic Mile" as one of the most famous and iconic streets in America, particularly as Baltimore moves forward with a nearly $1 billion construction project in the Inner Harbor. The street is one of the few U.S. streets with a registered trademark, joining the ranks of Chicago's Magnificent Mile, Rodeo Drive, and the Las Vegas Strip. According to Derrick E Vaughan, an analyst for Famous Streets & Sports Culture In America, the agreement represents more than just history for Baltimore—it is history for America.
The proposal highlights the growing importance of trademarked streets in a global economy. As the popularity of famous streets and sports culture continues to rise, the "Charm'tastic Mile" is positioned as a major catalyst behind this trend. The agreement, if signed during 2026, would ensure the corridor's prominence for generations to come. For more information, contact Derrick E Vaughan at 443-851-5244 or thecharmtasticmile@gmail.com. The "Charm'tastic Mile" remains the only USPTO registered trademark street in Baltimore and Maryland, and its 10th anniversary was recognized by city and state leaders.
