NAIOP-MD InSites

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2026

County aims to ease concerns, reap benefits of data center development

5 MIN READ

  • Prince George’s task force outlines policies for data center projects
  • Special exception process may please residents but deter developers
  • Industry experts warn local policies need to be resolved imminently

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Montgomery County wrestles with sharp drop in multi-family projects

4 MIN READ

  • Permitting has fallen to as little as 7 units per quarter
  • Rent control law convinced investors to avoid Montgomery County
  • County staff pursuing options to improve regulations

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Empty storefronts present opportunities and headaches

4 MIN READ

  • Departing retailers create options in high-demand areas
  • Refilling and dividing retail boxes requires strategic thinking and complex negotiations
  • Empty standalone retail sites pose a growing challenge

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A conversation with Marc Selvitelli, NAIOP

6 MIN READ

  • NAIOP scored its most significant legislative win in decades with passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
  • Commercial office sector has largely rebounded from the impact of the pandemic and workers have returned to traditional office settings in certain areas.
  • Members are encouraged to participate in national programming to increase their ROI

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