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More than 2.2 million square feet of space, accounting for 28 buildings, is currently under construction in the greater Baltimore area. The breakdown of asset classes includes two flex/office buildings, 11 warehouse/industrial projects, and 15 commercial office buildings. Rossville Industrial Park. Photo courtesy of Knott Realty. “It is…

As Mayland jurisdictions work to both attract data center developments and address community concerns, one challenge looms over the entire industry – meeting vastly higher energy needs. Industry watchers say governments and businesses need to embrace new ways of meeting growing energy needs or risk stifling economic development in Maryland.

Amid the focus on energy and budget debates, a largely overlooked transportation measure is beginning to make its way through the Maryland General Assembly. The Transportation Climate Alignment Act (HB 437 / SB 59) would establish new regulatory hurdles for major highway capacity projects and direct the Maryland Department of…

In most respects, the Columbia Toastique site was outstanding. Located within Howard Hughes’ redevelopment of the Merriweather District, it was positioned between two new apartment buildings, near other retail, and right on the edge of Color Burst Park. The kiosk site would be prime real estate in a dynamic…

As Maryland lawmakers convene for the 2026 General Assembly session, they face a challenging agenda headlined by the affordability of energy and housing. Solutions will be shaped by a revamped House leadership team, limited by a weak economy which is contributing to a $1.5-billion state budget shortfall, and pressured by…

A growing number of companies – led by defense contracting firms which need to establish operations quickly – are finding spec suites are the immediate answer to their real estate requirements. The concept, which is short for “speculative suites,” significantly quickens move-in schedules because these spaces are finished, turn-key and…

The Beatles’ song “All you need is love” was the central theme at this year’s Capital Stack event, which provided a commercial real estate update and economic overview using macro and micro perspectives. Intermingled with his nostalgic song mix, however, was a powerful message delivered by Spencer Levy, CBRE’s Global…

Sean Doordan, Senior Executive Vice President, Acquisitions and Growth, St. John Properties was elected President of NAIOP Maryland at the recent Holiday Luncheon. Doordan will serve a two-year term beginning January 1, 2026. Additional officers, also serving two-year terms, will be Scott Wimbrow, President and Principal, MacKenzie Commercial Real…

The Maryland Department of Environment (MDE) has proposed changes to nontidal wetlands regulations that could increase costs but also open up mitigation options for development teams. Maryland wetlands fee-in-lieu and mitigation banking options are severely limited because the state’s regulatory framework does not comply with the U.S.

It has required broad consultation, revised design standards, staunch commitment, and ongoing experiments, but Howard County’s Complete Streets Program has been ranked number one in the nation by Smart Growth America. The policy and design manual, which was developed through discussions with individuals from a wide range of professional and…