At Workshop Development, we believe real estate is more than buildings—it’s about creating spaces that strengthen communities. We work with local leaders, neighborhoods, and officials to develop places where people live, work, and connect.

Founding Principal Doug Schmidt launched Workshop in 2014 after nearly two decades in commercial real estate, including co-founding Chesapeake Real Estate Group and a long tenure at CBRE. His goal: to approach development with a community-first mindset.

We focus on projects that create jobs, grow property values, and support local businesses. We’re proud to have helped shape several transformative developments across Baltimore.