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County council approves transfer of Fairmont Heights High School property to redevelopment authority after community push
Summary
After extensive public testimony from alumni, state legislators and community leaders, the Prince George's County Council voted to substitute draft 2 and adopt CR 41 on April 29, 2025, moving surplus Fairmont Heights High School property to the county's redevelopment authority for disposition and future redevelopment.
The Prince George's County Council on April 29 approved CR 41 (draft 2), a resolution declaring specific county properties surplus and directing their disposition; the county will transfer administration of the Fairmont Heights High School parcel to the county's Redevelopment Authority for redevelopment purposes.
Why it matters: Fairmont Heights High School has sat vacant for several years and is historically significant to the community. State Sen. Joanne C. Benson, state Sen. Malcolm Augustine, alumni representatives and film and economic development advocates told the council the property should be stabilized and turned into community-serving uses including a proposed film/studio concept and community amenities that could create jobs and…
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