Prince George’s County will receive up to $400 million in state bonds to boost the Blue Line Corridor project, a victory for County Executive Angela D. Alsobrooks that ensures redevelopment near FedEx Field in Landover even if the Washington Commanders leave town.
Maryland’s Board of Public Works approved the much-anticipated investment on Wednesday — a final step that allows the county to start negotiating deals and requesting proposals to redevelop a five-mile area stretching from Capitol Heights to Largo.
Alsobrooks on Wednesday underscored the need for the development in testimony to the board outlining what the project could mean for Prince George’s, which she said is uniquely positioned to be the “economic engine” of the state and the region.
“The Blue Line Corridor is the anchor initiative of our vision for economic growth,” she said before the board, listing planned amenities that include a youth sports field house, an amphitheater, and a library and cultural center.
