Odenton Town Center Master Plan Takes Effect This Week

Local officials have received approval from the Anne Arundel County Council to undertake a Transit-Oriented Development Plan around the Odenton MARC Station, which they say will help make the Odenton Town Center a success.

On Wednesday, County Executive Steve Schuh, Commerce Secretary Mike Gill and Councilman Andrew Pruski highlighted the impact of the Odenton Town Center Master Plan (OTCMP), as well as other state and local economic initiatives in and around Denton.

The Odenton Town Center Master Plan, available to be seen online, was adopted on April 18 and became effective just this week, on June 5.

“Our economic efforts would not be effective in Odenton without a blueprint to ensure this area grows effectively,” said Schuh. “The Odenton Town Center Master Plan is the most collaborative planning effort in any jurisdiction in recent memory.”

"I am very proud of the work done by everyone on this important economic engine," said Councilman Andrew Pruski.

The County is supporting the project through Tax Incremental Financing, or a "TIF."

The County Executive also highlighted his administration’s commitment to reducing the barriers to job creation and new business formation. In February of this year, the County Council passed the largest fee cut in county history, a 30-percent reduction in water and sewer connection fees charged to new homeowners and new businesses.

"This fee cut will pump $75 million into our local economy," he said in a statement.

The officials' statement also highlighted efforts by the Maryland Department of Commerce and Anne Arundel County to bring new businesses to Odenton. The most recent addition is the Odenton Ruth Chris Steakhouse, set to open this fall, they said.