Pilot Projects Overview
The Executive Order and the Council identified key areas to include in the criteria for project identification to ensure a diverse cross section of projects were included in the Council’s pilot portfolio. The working group of the Council will develop a coordinated project plan, including timetables for completion of required plan reviews and responses, and permit approvals, for each project. The working group will provide accountability and oversight of the execution of each coordinated project plan and timetable, and when applicable, will engage federal and local government agencies that have jurisdiction over critical areas of review and permit approvals identified in the project plan for each project.
MRP Industrial
Large-scale commercial/industrial redevelopment of a former naval training center, including:
4 lots (Phase I; Lots A, B, C, and D) to be occupied by various tenants. The history of the former Bainbridge Naval Training Center site spans from the late 1800s to today. Past uses include a prep. school (the Tome School) and a U.S. naval training station. The completed project will create jobs and economic growth, including at least 750 full-time
Required Permits: Historic preservation review, Environmental site assessments, Wastewater discharge permits, Traffic impact analysis
Key State Agencies: MDE,
MDOT-SHA, DNR, Local Permitting
Update: MRP Industrial is aiming to complete a year's worth of site work in six months.
Owner/Developer Andrew Baker
Open in August 2025, Burnt Hill Farm models regenerative agriculture practices and environmental stewardship, producing sustainable and healthy food for their community. Future plans include putting in a septic system, creating a commercial chef's kitchen, expanding commercial and agricultural operations.[delete key components]
Required Permits: Septic (local)
Key State Agencies: NA - all permits required are issued by local government
Update: Burnt Hill Farm is finalizing SWM compliance plans and coordinating compliance State and local authorities.
Pax Development
Located near the Loch Raven Reservoir, this proposed 122-unit residential development will feature both market-rate and affordable housing. The project consists of two separate buildings, one financed with 4% LIHTC and the other with 9% LIHTC which has already received PUD approval.
Required Permits: Environmental impact assessments, Stormwater management, Forest conservation, Transportation access permits
Key State Agencies: MDOT
SHA, MDE, MHT
Update: Coordination with MDE and MDOT SHA has been productive, and the project continues to benefit from priority review programs. Construction start is now expected in Q2 2026, pending all approvals by February to secure financing.
Maryland Stadium Authority- Developer, MEDCO – Owner/Operator
The Pimlico Redevelopment is a transformative, mixed-use revitalisation of the historic Pimlico Racetrack, aiming to create a year-round destination. The project will feature new venue bandstands and event spaces, horse barns, office space, and dormitories for the horse jockeys.
Required Permits: Large-scale development plan approval, Stormwater management, Erosion and sediment control, Building permits, Historic preservation review.
Key State Agencies: MDE,
MHT, MSP/OSFM
Update: Coordination with MDE and MSP/OSFM has been impactful to advance the project's development plan.
Catellus Development Corporation
Development of a data center on a 2,100-acre campus with previous industrial and agricultural uses. The project will be part of a 46-mile fiber optic network to Leesburg, Virginia. Two data center companies are actively constructing facilities at the site. Remaining areas of the site include active agricultural land, which the developer is working to rezone for data center use, and a historic building.
Required Permits: Stormwater management, Sediment and erosion control, Wetlands/waterway permits, Electrical and utility easements
Key State Agencies: MDE, MDOT, SHA, MHT
Update: Parcels have been sold to two data center developers, and construction is underway at those areas. The horizontal developer is working to get agricultural areas of the site re-zoned and market/sell three additional data center sites on the campus.
SBY Market Center
Green Street Housing
Located in the heart of historic downtown Salisbury, the SBY Market Center project will bring new vitality to the area through the creation of a ground-floor marketplace, 50 affordable apartment units, and a ground-level coworking and community space to support small businesses and entrepreneurs.
Required Permits: Joint Permit Application, Environmental Management Plan, Critical Area Commission review, Historic Preservation review
Key State Agencies: MDE, MDOT SHA, MHT
Update: SBY Market Center is progressing through development with strong coordination from MDE, MDOT SHA, and DNR. Locally, the project secured Historic District Commission approval and strengthened its partnership with the City of Salisbury.
