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Prince George’s County executive and developers urge favorable report on Blue Line Corridor funding bill

House Appropriations Committee · March 4, 2026

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Summary

County executive Ayesha Bray and developers told the Appropriations Committee HB 1234 would modernize eligibility to deploy state funds for transit‑oriented development along the Blue Line Corridor, describing plans for mixed‑use projects, an amphitheater and sports/tech hubs and projecting substantial private leverage and tax revenue.

Prince George’s County executive Ayesha Bray and a panel of developers urged lawmakers to support HB 1234, legislation to update eligibility for state Blue Line Corridor investments and to enable transit‑oriented mixed‑use development.

Bray outlined the county’s vision for a connected Blue Line corridor — from Capitol Heights to Largo Town Center — and described planned anchors including a sports‑technology innovation center at Morgan Boulevard, a 12,500‑square‑foot market hall and a 6,500‑seat outdoor amphitheater. She said state assistance of $400 million is enabling the county to attract private investment and projects that could produce thousands of housing units and jobs.

Developers and local builders testified in favor. Omar Kareem of Banneker Ventures said HB 1234 modernizes eligibility so state funds can be used where they produce the highest public returns, including mixed‑use projects and enabling infrastructure. A Downtown Largo developer described the bill as enabling public‑private partnerships that tie infrastructure delivery to integrated district development. One developer provided specific figures: site projects could generate $20–50 million annually in economic impact, produce 273,000 square feet of retail and create thousands of jobs and millions in annual property taxes.

County staff described an existing MOU with the Maryland Stadium Authority that sets a feasibility study and solicitation process; they said the county plans to amend the MOU if the bill passes to increase local participation in project oversight. Committee members asked technical questions about financing, AMI breakdowns for proposed housing, and how the stadium authority process would interact with county procurement.

The committee did not take an immediate vote; supporters asked for a favorable report and offered to follow up with additional project and financing details.