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College Park State of the City highlights growth, parks and housing plans
Summary
In the 2026 State of the City address, the presenter said College Park sustained 2025 momentum with new businesses, housing projects, sustainability recognitions and transportation progress; city officials said the budget remains balanced with no tax increase planned.
College Park’s State of the City address for 2026 outlined continued economic growth, upcoming public-space investments and housing initiatives while stressing the city will maintain services without raising property taxes.
The presenter opened by describing 2025 as a year that “kept that momentum going,” saying residents can “feel it across our city” as new businesses opened and parks and recreation spaces moved from planning into construction. The address named 12 recent business arrivals that the city said created more than 150 new jobs and cited openings including Honey Pig, Raising Cane’s, A Rêve Salon, Peter Chang’s and Samosas and Spirits.
The city highlighted community events and partnerships: College Park Day saw record turnout, the Spring Street Fair was introduced, and partnerships with the University of Maryland’s RecWell and athletics departments will expand subsidized social sports leagues, summer pool memberships and discounted football tickets.
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