Joint Development  

The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) is committed to leveraging state-owned land to foster Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) through its Joint Development Program. This program will build vibrant, mixed-use communities that will bring more housing (including affordable housing options), jobs, retail, public amenities and entertainment within a short distance of transit stations that support the State’s broader housing, transportation, and economic development goals.

The Joint Development Program is guided by the following key goals and objectives:

  • Increase Transit Ridership and Reduce Single Occupancy Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT)
  • Increase Housing Supply (Including Affordable Housing) and Jobs
  • Maximize the Return on the State’s Transportation Infrastructure Investments
  • Improve Transit Facilities
  • Enhance Station Access and Connectivity
  • Support Long-Term Economic Development and Revenue Goals
  • Support Local Development Goals and Community Needs
  • Minimize Risks
  • Be a Trusted Business Partner

MDOT’s Joint Development Policy

MDOT’s Office of Real Estate and Economic Development (ORED), the TOD lead for MDOT, has developed a Joint Development Policy which provides clear direction to the private sector and other stakeholders on how MDOT will seek to execute Joint Development in the pursuit of TOD. This Policy clearly lays out MDOT’s principles and processes for preparing its sites for development, soliciting qualified development partners, striking development agreements and engaging state and local stakeholders. The Policy also outlines MDOT's unsolicited Joint Development process. This Policy sends a clear and strong signal to the development community that MDOT is ready to partner in implementing impactful Transit-Oriented Development on its sites.

View MDOT’s Joint Development Policy

Joint Development Projects

Learn more about MDOT's Joint Development Projects below:

Contact Us

MDOT is always looking for qualified partners to bring our Joint Development visions to life. If you are interested in working with MDOT, please contact us to explore potential opportunities or for more information.

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