We are pleased to present our 2025 Annual Report — a reflection of meaningful progress, deepened collaboration, and enduring commitment made possible through the support of the City of College Park, the University of Maryland, College Park residents, and the many stakeholders who invest their time and trust in our work.
2025 stands out as a year of tangible achievement and renewed ambition. As the midpoint of the University-Community Vision 2030, it marked an important opportunity for reflection. Through a comprehensive review process, working groups representing the City, University, community stakeholders, and subject matter experts came together to review progress and assess priorities across Housing & Development, Transportation & Mobility, and Pre-K-12 Education.
The Partnership managed $5.85 million in 2025, with 95% directed to capital investments in housing, infrastructure, and transportation. Our five-person team delivered $18 in project investment for every $1 in operating support.
We are grateful for partners who believe in shared possibility, and for a community that continues to move forward together. Check out the highlights below, and read the full 2025 Annual Report here.
2025 Highlights
Guided by Vision 2030 and a community-centered approach, Partnership programs advance efforts to establish College Park as a nationally recognized place to live, work, study, visit and thrive. In 2025, the Live+Work College Park Program and the College Park Community Preservation Trust reached key milestones and experienced significant periods of growth.
Live+Work College Park: 2025 was the program’s strongest year to date: 15 transactions, $300,000 in homebuyer assistance, and $7.1 million in home purchases. The Partnership celebrated its 100th downpayment assistance transaction since 2016 at a ribbon-cutting celebration attended by Mayor Fazlul Kabir, Secretary Jake Day, Senator Rosapepe, Partnership Board Members, and community stakeholders. Since 2016, the program has awarded $1.85 million in assistance and supported over $42 million in home sales, helping local employees put down roots in College Park.
Secretary Jake Day, mayor Kabir, Ed Maginnis celebrate ribboncutting with homebuyer Becky Owen
College Park Community Preservation Trust: The Trust grew its portfolio to 11 properties, including 10 single-family homes and a landmark mixed-use property at 7301 Baltimore Avenue – the Trust’s first rental property – featuring 4 affordable graduate student apartments and ground-floor commercial space, home to long-time community business College Park Bicycles. The Trust sold 2 affordable homes to income-qualified homebuyers — new neighbors — earning at or below 120% of Median Family Income. New educational materials in English and Spanish, and 2 user-friendly application portals, developed with UMD School of Business graduate student teams, broadened access to program information.
Capital Projects
In 2025, the Partnership supported several multi-year capital projects in College Park. Significant technical progress was made on multi-year stormwater improvement projects in the Discovery District, including aerial mapping and field surveys near the College Park Airport.
Environmental analysis for the Paint Branch Riverwalk and the Campus Drive Bikeway was completed, with findings and recommendations expected in spring 2026. Collectively, these projects represent significant state investment in College Park’s environmental resilience, multi-modal transportation and built environment.
The Last Goldfish: Baltimore-based artist Andy Dahl installed ‘The Last Goldfish’ at 7415 Baltimore Avenue – a vibrant mixed-media work featuring acrylic, LED lighting, and MDO that activates the downtown streetscape day and night, reflecting Lakeland history and the University’s research and agricultural roots.
Photo: ‘The Last Goldfish’ illuminates downtown College Park at night (Credit: Andy Dahl)
Thank you for your continued partnership, trust, and commitment to our work. Together, we are laying the foundation for a vibrant, resilient, and equitable College Park — now and into the future.
