Glen Burnie, MD (March 18, 2026) – Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman and the Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation (AAEDC) today announced that the Land Disposition and Development Agreement (LDDA) for the transformation of 7409 Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard was fully executed and became effective on March 11, 2026. The project is officially underway, with the 13-acre county-owned site transitioning into the Villages at Sawmill Creek.
This critical milestone is supported by a $300,000 grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s FY25 State Revitalization Program, which provides necessary funding for building demolition and environmental remediation.
“The Villages at Sawmill Creek is an incredible redevelopment opportunity that delivers what Glen Burnie residents and businesses have asked for - revitalization through housing, economic activity, and environmental restoration,” said County Executive Steuart Pittman. “This vibrant residential hub will provide residents the ability to live, work, and play without owning a car.”
Ideally situated just a quarter-mile from the Cromwell Light Rail Station and directly adjacent to the B&A Trail, the property serves as a premier anchor for regional transit and the Glen Burnie Town Center.
“I’ve been proud to champion the redevelopment of this county-owned site since 2019,” said Councilwoman Allison Pickard. “Transforming a long-underutilized property into the Villages at Sawmill Creek will create a beautiful new residential community while revitalizing an important part of Glen Burnie. This project reflects our commitment to smart growth, environmental restoration, and building vibrant neighborhoods connected to transit, trails, and opportunity.”
Building on the finalized agreement, the site design for the county’s former Utility Wastewater Headquarters is now entering a phase that integrates the character of the adjacent residential community with the protection of surrounding wetlands and critical habitats. Initial site preparation is accelerating, and the demolition of aging structures is scheduled to begin during the first week of April.
“This milestone moves the project from vision to implementation,” said Amy Gowan, President & CEO of AAEDC. “We’re proud to work alongside the county and our partners to advance a redevelopment that will strengthen Glen Burnie and create lasting community benefit.”
“This is what smart growth looks like,” said Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Janssen Evelyn. “In partnership with AAEDC, we are moving the Villages at Sawmill Creek into implementation, transforming an underutilized site into a vibrant residential hub that supports transit-oriented, sustainable growth in Glen Burnie.”
For more information on the redevelopment project, please visit the project website here.