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Assets
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Arts & Entertainment Districts
Established in 2003, the Gateway Arts District has been a key contributor to the revitalization of the US 1 corridor in Mount Rainier, Brentwood, North Brentwood, and Hyattsville.
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A Beautiful Place to Live - Natural Areas & Trails
More than 27,000 acres of M-NCPPC-owned parkland, forests, open space, and stream valleys, along with thirteen special conservation areas (SCAs), highlight the breadth of the County’s environmental resources and natural places.
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Brain Power
The University of Maryland, College Park, Bowie State University, and Prince George’s Community College annually enroll more than 60,000 students, including 12,000 graduate students.
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Economic Catalyst-Regional Medical Center
The August 2013 decision by Dimensions Healthcare System to construct a new $650 million regional medical center at the Largo Town Center Metro Station sets the stage for the advancement of the County’s healthcare and life sciences cluster.
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Emerging Industry Clusters
Four existing and emerging industry clusters have the potential to accelerate economic growth through spin-off development and job creation in the County.
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Federal Hubs
In 2012 there were approximately 27,000 federal employees and a range of federal facilities in the County.
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Figuring Out the Why & How-Research Institutions
Prince George’s County is home to one of the nation’s preeminent research institutions and the flagship of the University System of Maryland-the University of Maryland, College Park.
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Industrial Sector
Industrial activities accounted for 32 percent of the County’s employment base or approximately 68,000 jobs in 2013.
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Location, Location, Location!
Prince George’s County is in an enviable position.
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Major Infrastructure Investment - The Purple Line
The proposed 16-mile, $2.2 billion Purple Line light rail transit system is the largest transportation infrastructure investment in Prince George’s County since the Intercounty Connector and the Woodrow Wilson Bridge Improvement project.
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National Harbor-A Regional Destination
Strategically located at the I-295 and the Capital Beltway interchange, National Harbor is a 350-acre, mixed-use waterfront development, featuring five hotels, a range of upscale dining and shopping options, Class A office space, and condominiums and townhouses.
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Our Municipalities - Engines for Revitalization
There has been a groundswell of revitalization efforts across our municipalities.
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Transit Rich
The County boasts the second highest number of Metrorail stations in the region—15—in addition to 8 Maryland Area Regional Commuter stations, and 1 Amtrak intercity rail station.
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Welcoming & Diverse Communities
One of our greatest assets are our diverse communities which range from historic areas and rural communities to suburban subdivisions and master planned communities and waterfront developments.