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"During the construction phase, the constant communication from the Merritt team assisted us in making sure that our vision for the project equaled our operational needs. .. The final product resulted in a clinical operation and office build out that made a clear statement of the culture of our organization and the communities we serve...Merritt was a valuable partner in this project."
Charlie Alexander, President and CEO
The Living Legacy Foundation
Baltimore, MD
Company Fact Sheet
Since 1967, Merritt Properties has established a simple mission: To create homes for businesses. We are a customer-focused commercial real estate developer that values long-term relationships over short-term gain, making trust, respect and integrity essential components of all our business dealings.Key Facts
- Nearly 15 million square feet of commercial real estate developments
- More than $1.3 billion in real estate investments
- 90+% occupancy rate
- 150+ employees dedicated to more than 1,200 customers
- All properties and customer service needs handled internally
- Over 70 locations strategically located near major transportation and service arteries
Product Offerings
Merritt Properties builds, leases, and manages a full range of commercial real estate properties. We offer our customers Class A office, flex, build-to-suit facilities, retail, industrial and warehouse buildings.Green Building Leadership
Merritt is committed to employing environmentally responsible construction practices in all our projects. A member of the U.S. Green Building Council and the Green Building Institute, the company has completed two LEED®-registered projects, with several more in development in the Baltimore/Washington metropolitan area. To direct our green building initiatives, Merritt has five LEED®-Accredited Professionals on staff.Charitable Giving
Merritt Properties is consistently recognized as one of the most generous corporate givers in the Baltimore area. With a special interest in charities that support women and children with special needs, Merritt has given both financial and hands-on support to dozens of local and national charities, including the Living Classrooms Foundation, The Children’s Guild, Special Olympics, and the House of Ruth Maryland.Awards
- 17 Awards of Excellence and Merit Awards of Excellence from Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) and NAIOP in the last nine years.
- 2001 Suburban Office Park of the Year from BOMA
- 2001 Distinction Award and Grand Award from the Landscape Contractors Association
Affiliations
- National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP)
- Urban Land Institute (ULI)
- U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
- Green Building Institute
- Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA)
- International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)
- Greater Baltimore Council (GBC)
- Economic Alliance of Greater Baltimore
- Maryland Economic Development Corporation