The Hippodrome Foundation, Inc. has announced the commencement of an $18.6 million renovation and revitalization project of the M&T Bank Pavilion at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center. The M&T Bank Pavilion project marks the final phase of the renovation of the complex and will convert the currently underutilized space into one of Maryland's newest state-of-the-art flexible community event and performance spaces.