Cheverly is suing Bladensburg over a disputed annexation of a valuable development site
This site, which sits near the Baltimore-Washington Parkway and has a view of Southeast D.C., became a hot spot for redevelopment after the hospital moved to Largo in 2021. Cheverly had its eyes on the site since early 2021, even before the hospital left. They were working on their annexation plans but hit pause when local officials asked them to wait until the development was sorted out.
Then, out of the blue in October 2024, Bladensburg decided to annex Hospital Hill without giving Cheverly a heads-up. When Cheverly caught wind of this before a public hearing in December, they vowed to sue if Bladensburg went ahead.
Now, Cheverly has filed several lawsuits, claiming Bladensburg acted illegally and harmed them in the process. They argue that Bladensburg didn’t follow state laws for notifying them, mishandled the public hearing, and even tried to annex federal and non-contiguous properties, which they say is against the rules.
Cheverly believes Bladensburg’s actions could jeopardize the entire development, which could lead to major redesigns or even cancellation. They’re worried this could hurt the local economy and impact residents in Cheverly, Prince George’s County, and the state of Maryland.
County Councilmember Jolene Ivey mentioned that the plan was always for Cheverly to take over the development. She called Bladensburg’s move “bizarre” and “not expected.” The project aims to bring 1,300 homes, a hotel, retail spaces, and green areas to Hospital Hill, and it has the backing of the Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission and Prince George’s County, with Urban Atlantic leading the development.
