BDC named in Maryland Planning Commission Pilot Program
Bainbridge Logistics Center Selected as State Pilot Project to Streamline Permitting and Boost Economic Growth
PORT DEPOSIT, MD — The Bainbridge Development Corporation is proud to announce that the Bainbridge Logistics Center has been selected as one of six pilot projects under the Maryland Coordinated Permitting Review Council, a new initiative launched by Governor Wes Moore to streamline and expedite the state’s permitting process.
Established through the Governor’s 2024 economic competitiveness executive order, the council aims to accelerate permitting reviews for major projects across Maryland—helping communities attract investment, create jobs, and strengthen local economies.
“We refuse to let red tape stand between our state and a growing economy,” said Governor Moore. “By streamlining the permitting process, we will help get shovels in the ground faster and supercharge our agenda to create pathways to work, wages, and wealth for all Marylanders.”
The Bainbridge Logistics Center, located on the historic site of the former U.S. Naval Training Center in Port Deposit, represents a key component of Cecil County’s economic revitalization. The mixed-use redevelopment will transform the 1,200-acre site into a modern logistics hub, creating new jobs and positioning the region as a destination for industrial innovation.
“The selection of Bainbridge Logistics Center as a pilot project sends a powerful message: the Moore administration is committed to accelerating economic growth, attracting private investment, and creating high-quality jobs in Maryland,” said Kate Nolan Bryden, Senior Vice President at MRP Industrial, the project’s private development partner. “Bainbridge is being reactivated as an economic engine, and after nearly 50 years, is once again poised to transform Port Deposit into a hub of opportunity and prosperity.”
The pilot projects—spanning industries from agritourism and residential development to data centers and historic revitalization—reflect the state’s commitment to coordinated, transparent, and efficient permitting. Interagency teams will work closely with project leaders to identify challenges, share data, and refine best practices for future projects across Maryland.
As part of this statewide effort, Bainbridge’s inclusion reinforces the project’s importance not only to Cecil County but also to Maryland’s broader strategy of fostering innovation, investment, and workforce development.
The Coordinated Permitting Review Council will meet monthly throughout the pilot stage, with updates available via the Maryland Department of Planning at planning.maryland.gov.
