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County data‑center proposal at Landover Mall site in moratorium, council told
Summary
Residents asked the Glenarden council about a proposed data center at the Landover Mall site; Councilman Jones said Prince George’s County has placed the proposal in a moratorium pending decisions after the 2026 elections and that the site may lack needed utilities, which could hinder construction.
During citizen comments, resident Linda Vincent asked the council for an update on a planned data center said to be proposed for the Landover Mall area (sometimes reported as Bridal Seat Road in public comments). Councilman Jones told the meeting the county has effectively put the proposal in a moratorium and is not expected to advance any decisions until after the 2026 elections.
Jones said previous fast‑tracking of permits prompted citizen backlash and that county officials have paused the matter to avoid interference with the election cycle; he added that engineers and others raised questions about whether the site has sufficient water, power and other utilities to support a large data center. He said residents concerned about the project should contact county council representatives and candidates to express views.
What happens next: Council members said the county council will determine the project’s fate after the elections; Glenarden does not control county permitting decisions but will monitor developments and direct residents to the appropriate county officials.
