The Baltimore METRO Subway runs for 16 miles, linking northwest Baltimore County with the city. The heavy rail system consists of 14 stations with approximately 7,000 acres located within station areas, with over 20 percent of the land undervalued or vacant. As a subway system, the Baltimore Metro offers a reliable and faster transit service, which is a strong attraction for investment near its station areas. Particularly in downtown station sites, the Metro has been a great asset for attracting high-density developments.

While developments have occurred over the years along the Metro corridor, they have yet to take full advantage of the Baltimore Metro. Development in Baltimore’s northwest suburbs has focused along the busy Reisterstown Road corridor and has not taken advantage of the Metro that runs several blocks to the west. Refocusing land uses toward the Baltimore Metro and enhancing multimodal access and connectivity, such as the Metro Centre at Owings Mills mixed-use development, brings more people to live, shop and work along the northwest corridor of the Baltimore Metro.

Development in Baltimore’s northwest suburbs has focused along the busy Reisterstown Road corridor and has not taken advantage of the Metro that runs several blocks to the west. Refocusing land uses toward the Baltimore Metro, such as the Metro Centre at Owings Mills mixed-use development, brings more people to live, shop and work along the northwest corridor of the Baltimore Metro.

Opportunities exist to redevelop large station area parking lots and revitalize nearby suburban commercial notes into vibrant TOD activity centers. Currently, with the strong support from the state and localities, TODs are being planned and/or constructed adjacent to Owings Mills and Reisterstown Plaza Stations.