The county plans a holistic approach to keeping residents engaged by supporting local restaurants, entertainment venues, cultural experiences, and small businesses, while promoting destination attractions like the Sphere at National Harbor and new developments near the Six Flags site to create a locally driven, National Harbor–style experience.

Afro Plus Fest will be staged at Northwest Stadium along the Blue Line Corridor to maximize visibility and transit access via I-495 and the Morgan Boulevard Metro, with expectations of a large turnout and meaningful economic benefits for the county.

Sandlot Largo’s debut at McCormick Drive/Lottsford Road is part of building a vibrant, walkable Downtown Largo that activates foot traffic and supports minority-owned businesses, complementing the $340 million Promenade at Lottsford.

The Blue Line Corridor redevelopment, backed by more than $400 million in state and county investments, aims to transform Seat Pleasant and Capitol Heights into transit-oriented, mixed-use hubs focused on equity, modern retail, and improved infrastructure.

County Executive Aisha Braveboy discusses Afro Plus Fest and regional development plans in an edited Q&A, outlining strategic priorities for growth and inclusion.

Civic outreach for business development is tailored to each community—Suitland, Largo, Bowie, and Upper Marlboro—with micro-loans, facade grants, and technical assistance to preserve character while expanding digital and physical footprints.

If the Commanders relocate, Northwest Stadium could become the centerpiece of a year-round mixed-use sports and entertainment district, linking communities to employment, entrepreneurship, contracting opportunities, and amenities.

Afro Plus Fest is positioned as a catalyst to turn visitors into repeat guests and investors, reinforcing Prince George’s County as a premier music festival locale due to strong infrastructure, transit access, and public investment in venues.

Beyond tourism, Afro Plus Fest aims to elevate the county’s identity as a cultural hub, attract national and international partnerships, and deepen ties with the African and Caribbean diaspora.

Notable projects include Towne Square at Suitland Federal Center, a 1.9 million-square-foot mixed-use development with housing, retail, hotel, and a 50,000-square-foot Cultural Arts and STEAM Center; Largo healthcare/cultural downtown; Bowie State MARC station redevelopment with 670 construction jobs, 400 housing units, and $108 million in tax revenue; and Upper Marlboro upgrades in parking, streetscapes, pedestrian safety, and business support.