Wednesday night Prince George’s County residents gained clarity on a major development coming to the county, the Blue Line Corridor project. Dozens of people filled a room Peppermill Community Center to hear more about the project from the County Executive’s administration, and to have their questions answered on the impact it will have on the community.
The project will be a sports and entertainment destination for the county. It will include an amphitheater, market hall, youth sports fieldhouse, central library and cultural center, and a civic plaza. County leaders made it clear that the project’s goal is to be a catalyst for several opportunities like jobs, businesses, tourism and more.
During the meeting affordable housing was a big concern many residents touched on. Some were worried about property taxes increasing, being able to afford apartments and homes in the area when this new development comes.
“What mechanism are you putting in place so that the seniors that are sitting here that are homeowners don’t lose their home and can pass it on to their grandkids so they don’t go somewhere else,” said one resident.
