A preliminary rendering of transit-oriented development at Odenton MARC station.

HANOVER, MD (November 10, 2025) - The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) today announced the selection of a joint development partner to advance a major transit-oriented development (TOD) at the Odenton MARC Station. The selected partner - a joint venture team consisting of Homes for America and Questar Properties - will work with MDOT, the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) and Anne Arundel County to transform a 10-acre parking lot on the west side of the Odenton MARC Station into a vibrant, connected community featuring new housing, retail and public spaces centered around efficient, accessible transit.

"This is an exciting step forward to utilize state-owned property by transit stations to our advantage and create new, affordable housing units and retail space that will grow our economy," said Maryland Transportation Acting Secretary Samantha J. Biddle. "The proposal by the selected joint development partner best aligns with the Department's and the community's vision for the future of Odenton."

"All Marylanders are feeling the effects of the affordability crisis, which is why I am thrilled to join Secretary Biddle in this exciting announcement of transit-oriented development at Odenton MARC Station here in Anne Arundel County," said Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth. "This is a terrific example of local, state, and federal governments working with private partners to bring forward innovative economic, housing, and transit solutions that transform the way we live, work, and play. With today's announcement, we are reducing traffic congestion, building walkable communities, moving towards a sustainable future, and making life more affordable for all Maryland families."

The Homes for America-Questar Properties joint venture will bring that vision to life on the west side of the Odenton MARC Station, proposing:

The development will be supported by the construction of a new 1,100-space commuter parking garage adjacent to the site, representing the first phase of the broader transit-oriented development initiative. This approximately $56 million facility is being financed by Anne Arundel County and delivered in partnership with the Maryland Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO). The project received $4 million in federal funding and $750,000 in the first round of awards from the MDOT TOD Capital Grant program. Groundbreaking is anticipated in 2026.

These improvements will establish an energetic destination within the Odenton Town Center, offering diverse housing options, new retail opportunities and convenient access to transit and community resources.

"At Homes for America, our mission is to expand access to high-quality, affordable housing and create opportunities for residents to thrive. We are proud to help fulfill that mission by bringing affordable homes to this new mixed-use, mixed-income community with incredible transit access. We are especially pleased to continue our long-standing commitment to Anne Arundel County, where we have been headquartered for 30 years, and to partner with the State of Maryland and Questar to bring this vision to life," said Dana Johnson, CEO and President, Homes for America, Inc.

"We're honored and excited to partner with Homes for America and MDOT to deliver a unique mixed-use development in one of Maryland's most connected locations," said Zachary Gorn, Executive Vice President of Questar Properties, Inc. "We look forward to building on Questar's long tradition of developing residential and mixed-use communities of the highest quality in Anne Arundel County and throughout the State of Maryland."

"I brought Wes Moore to the Odenton MARC Station when he was still a candidate for Governor," said County Executive Steuart Pittman. "We discussed smart growth, transit-oriented development, and the prospect of housing for our essential workers. His team has moved forward more rapidly than I imagined, and I am thrilled that Anne Arundel-based Homes for America and Questar have been selected to get this done."

Additional milestones - including the start of design and public engagement activities - will be announced in coordination with MDOT, MTA and the selected joint development team as planning progresses.