Wolfman served as the Structural Engineer of Record for The Residences at Railroad Square, a mixed-use affordable housing development in downtown Brunswick, Maryland. As part of a larger transit-oriented redevelopment effort, the project integrates new construction with the thoughtful rehabilitation of a historic landmark, helping to revitalize the city’s core while providing much-needed income-restricted housing.

The Residences at Railroad Square:

The primary residential component includes 45 new apartment units within a three-story, wood-frame building constructed over a cast-in-place concrete podium with structured below-grade parking. Totaling approximately 80,000 square feet, the building features studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom layouts along with amenities such as a fitness center, rooftop patio, elevator access, and community gathering spaces. The development is conveniently located adjacent to Brunswick’s MARC commuter train station and falls within designated Enterprise and Opportunity Zones.

The Shoppes at Railroad Square:

This mixed-use development also includes approximately 15,000 square feet of retail and office space, known as The Shoppes at Railroad Square. Located along Potomac Street, this commercial component blends new construction with renovated ground-level retail space in the adjacent historic Mommer’s Building.

Mommer’s Building Rehabilitation:

In addition to new construction, Wolfman provided structural engineering services to rehabilitate the historic Mommer’s Building. The team evaluated existing structural conditions following selective demolition of interior walls and ceiling plaster. It provided structural design services to support the conversion of the former restaurant and multifamily space into a warm-lit shell for future retail use on the first floor and two updated residential units on the upper floors.

The Residences at Railroad Square operates under the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) and HOME program guidelines, providing affordable “workforce” housing options with access to transit and local amenities. Wolfman’s structural expertise in both wood-frame construction and historic building analysis played a key role in delivering a safe, efficient, and community-focused development.