A ceremonial groundbreaking event marked the official start of construction for South Lake Marketplace, a major new development in Bowie, Maryland. The project, valued at $1.3 billion, is set to become one of the largest mixed-use developments in the Baltimore-Washington region.
The event, hosted by NAI Michael Companies, drew over 150 attendees including local officials, business leaders, and community members. Ken and Gary Michael of NAI Michael Companies expressed their excitement as their team’s vision for South Lake becomes a reality.
South Lake Marketplace will feature a 600,000-square-foot regional retail hub anchored by Giant Food. The larger South Lake development will include 1,600 new residences ranging from luxury apartments to single-family homes.
Ken and Gary Michael
Speakers at the event included Tom Graham from Liberty Sports Park, Ira Kress, president of Giant Food, and Lance London of Ma Pearl’s Restaurant. Prince George’s County Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Angie Rodgers also shared remarks on the benefits the development will bring to the region.
Several prospective tenants were on hand to showcase their businesses and offer samples, including Ma Pearl’s Restaurant, Tropical Smoothie Café, Ledo Pizza, Dat Jerk Caribbean Chargrill, 4th Quarter Sports Bar, Gelat’Oh, Pack ‘N Business Solutions, and Aja Blu Salon & Spa.
Giant President Ira Kress
South Lake is located at the intersection of US 301/Crain Highway and MD Route 214/Central Avenue.
NAI Michael Companies has promised more exciting announcements for South Lake Marketplace in the near future.
This groundbreaking ceremony represents a significant milestone for Bowie and Prince George’s County, promising economic growth, job creation, and new amenities for residents in the coming years.
About South Lake
South Lake is a transformative $1.3 billion mixed-use development spanning 381 acres in Bowie, Maryland. Upon completion, it will feature the 600,000-square-foot South Lake Marketplace retail, dining and hospitality district, adjacent to the acclaimed Liberty Sports Park hosting over 344,000 visitors annually. The masterplan community integrates 1,600 new residences from luxury apartments to single-family homes along with parks, trails and lifestyle amenities. Located at U.S. 301/Crain Highway and MD Route 214 with easy access to the D.C. metro area, South Lake For more information on leasing opportunities at South Lake Marketplace, visit www.southlakemarketplace.com. For more information about the homes at South Lake, visit www.southlakebowie.com.
