OCDC Secures Record Breaking $300,000 Grant for Major Downtown Revitalization Project

We are thrilled to announce that the Ocean City Development Corporation (OCDC) has been awarded a record breaking $300,000 grant from DHCD’s Project Restore 2.0! This grant will breathe new life into the vacant property at 102 Worcester Street, once home to iconic spots like Duffy’s Love Shack and Worcester Street Brewing Co.

Here’s what’s in store:

• New roof, windows, and doors

• Fresh siding and exterior trim

• Updated HVAC, plumbing and electrical

• Repaired floors and new drywall on the first floor

  
  

OCDC Executive Director, Zach Bankert, shared, “This project is a positive step in the right direction and could not have been completed without the funding from DHCD and Project Restore 2.0.”

We are eager to enhance pedestrian traffic between the bustling Boardwalk and the bayside district, making Downtown a walkable community.

Work will begin soon with a goal to welcome a new commercial tenant for the first floor by the 2025 summer season. Future plans include renovating the second floor to provide much-needed workforce housing.

Stay tuned for updates!