Metro and Urban Atlantic celebrate groundbreaking of next phase of transit-oriented development at New Carrollton

Construction is now underway on a new four-phase, 364-unit affordable housing development at New Carrollton, the first phase of which includes 112 homes for seniors. This construction is the next step in a master planned redevelopment of the New Carrollton station into a transit-centered community.

“The transformation of the New Carrollton station and its surrounding areas is a tangible example of how investments in transit build community,” said Metro General Manager and Chief Executive Officer Randy Clarke. “In a few short years the joint development agreement has added close to 600 housing units, 3,500 square feet of retail space, 500,000 square feet of commercial office space, new parking, and will soon add regional connection via the Purple Line and improved Amtrak service. These projects are a great example of the power of public-private partnership.”

This new phase of affordable housing development was made possible in part by funding from the Prince George’s County Housing Investment Trust Fund, the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Rental Housing Works program, and Low-Income Housing Tax Credits from the State of Maryland.

Once complete, it will join recent additions at New Carrollton, including the Kaiser Permanente office building, The Stella’s 282 units, The Margaux’s 291 attainable homes, and Metro’s Building at New Carrollton.

Metro and developer Urban Atlantic were joined at the groundbreaking by Prince George’s County Executive Aisha Braveboy, Maryland State Sen. Malcolm Augustine, and Maryland Housing and other officials.

“We are proud to break ground on this new senior housing development project and even more proud that the senior living option is first in this four-phase project,” said Prince George’s County Executive Aisha Braveboy. This project reflects our commitment to delivering high-quality, affordable homes for low and moderate-income seniors and our prioritization of high-quality, affordable, transit-accessible homes across the county. It also demonstrates the impact of my Department of Housing and Community Development (DCHD), the strategic use of the County’s Housing Investment Trust Fund, and the power of partnership with our state legislative leaders, MD DCHD, Metro Transit Authority, Urban Atlantic, and with our County Planning Board.”

“This groundbreaking represents the best of what we can accomplish when we align state resources with local priorities,” said Maryland State SenatorMalcolm Augustine. “The State of Maryland’s Low-Income Housing Tax Credits played a critical role in bringing this new senior housing development to life, ensuring that more of our residents can age in place with dignity in a community connected to opportunity. New Carrollton’s transformation shows how strategic investment can strengthen neighborhoods, support our seniors, and deliver the kind of smart growth our region deserves.”

“Urban Atlantic is excited to celebrate the start of construction on this important phase of affordable housing at the New Carrollton station,” said Alan Lederman, Managing Director of Development at Urban Atlantic. “The continuing support of Prince George’s County, the State of Maryland, and WMATA, has allowed Urban Atlantic to create a truly unique transit-oriented development that serves all residents of Prince George’s County with a variety of housing options. We are looking forward to not just delivering these new homes, but are looking beyond, to the future, and working with our public partners to complete improvements to the Metro station and public amenities that serve all county residents.” 

Additional improvements are underway across the station area, including a wetland restoration project and a federally funded upgrade to the transit hub through a BUILD Grant (previously known as RAISE Grant). The project will support the construction of a new train hall, prepare the site for the arrival of the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) Maryland Transit Administration’s (MTA) Purple Line, and create new trails and walkways to improve pedestrian and bike access to the station. 

About Metro

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), known as Metro, is the region’s leading public transportation provider, serving a population of approximately four million people across Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia within a 2,054-square-mile jurisdiction. With a network of six rail lines, 98 stations, 125 bus routes, and a door-to-door paratransit service, Metro is the second busiest transit system in the United States with a $5 billion operating and capital budget. Since 2022, Metro has completed multiple transit-oriented development projects that have brought $15 million in tax revenue to the region from housing, office, and retail space in our community. Safety and security are Metro’s core values. Over 30,000 cameras monitor the system, and Metro is currently at an 8-year crime low with fare evasion down 82%. In 2025, the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) named Metro the Transit Agency of the Year in recognition of industry-leading ridership growth, record high customer satisfaction, a newly redesigned bus network, expanded rail service, and improved customer experience.