Prince George's County residents turned out in large numbers for a town hall meeting held at the Wayne K. Curry Building in Largo, where plans for the redevelopment of the former Six Flags site were unveiled. The event attracted so many attendees that an overflow room was necessary, while over 1,200 additional viewers joined online.
The meeting featured a panel moderated by Drew Hansen from the Washington Business Journal, including County Executive Aisha Braveboy and Wanda Durant, mother of NBA star Kevin Durant and president of the Durant Family Foundation, among other officials.
In April, Durant's media and investment firm, 35V, along with the Atlanta-based TPA Group, acquired the 515-acre property. Prior to the meeting, the county executive's office sought community input through a survey that received over 1,000 responses.
During the town hall, Adam Rashid, lead developer from TPA Group and a local resident, outlined five key pillars that will guide the development: entertainment, education, health and wellness, housing, and innovation. He emphasized that the expansive nature of the site allows for a variety of possibilities to meet community needs.
“We will be able to deliver something for everybody — that’s always a hard thing to do,” Rashid stated, highlighting the project's potential to cater to diverse interests.
Residents posed numerous presubmitted questions regarding potential amenities, such as outdoor trails, grocery stores, and employment opportunities for local youth. The developers responded that the large scale of the project means that many ideas can be realized.
Attendee Kenneth Fishe expressed enthusiasm about the redevelopment concept but noted a desire for live questions to be addressed, suggesting that many attendees had similar inquiries. He felt that a more interactive format would have been beneficial.
The project is expected to generate construction jobs, providing an economic boost to the area. District 6 Councilwoman Danielle Hunter announced plans for future town halls, aiming to enhance community engagement through a dedicated liaison for the development.
Wanda Durant concluded the meeting by stating that this town hall marks just the beginning of a collaborative effort, urging residents to stay engaged as plans move forward. A dedicated website for the development will be launched soon to keep the community informed.
Reported by HarborBeat based on The Baltimore Banner (source).
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