December 10, 2025 A major new data center development is being proposed for the Baltimore metropolitan area, signaling continued expansion of digital infrastructure beyond traditional hubs. The project underscores the strategic importance of Maryland, which is leveraging its proximity to the massive Northern Virginia data center market and recent regulatory changes to attract new investment. Security Land and Development LP has filed plans to build a 150-megawatt data center campus on a 42-acre site in the Woodlawn area of Baltimore County, Maryland. According to local reports, the applicant intends to commence construction on the facility in mid-2026. As part of the development, the company will donate five acres to utility Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) for a new electrical substation and will acquire the nearby Rodeway Inn property. While a county spokesperson confirmed that razing permit applications were submitted in April and June of this year, detailed development plans for the data center itself have not yet been made public. This lack of detail has prompted calls for greater transparency. Delegate Sheila Ruth emphasized, “Critical decisions on a project that raises as many concerns as this one cannot be finalized without full transparency from the company and extensive community engagement and public input.” The proposed campus is part of a broader wave of data center activity in Maryland. Although historically a smaller market concentrated around Frederick and Baltimore, the state has gained attention due to its adjacency to Virginia. This momentum was bolstered last May when the state governor signed legislation easing restrictions on backup generators for data centers. Recent projects include Amazon's expansion into the TPG Quantum Frederick Park and Mag Partners' August 2025 announcement to explore developing data centers on 235 acres in Baltimore. The growth, however, is not without controversy. A key enabler for these projects, the 67-mile Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project transmission line, is facing significant opposition from community groups concerned about its environmental impact. The proposed 150MW campus in Woodlawn will likely depend on such grid upgrades to secure its substantial power requirements. According to a 2014 SEC filing, Security Land and Development Corp's primary business involves acquiring and developing income-producing properties, though the end-user for this specific data center has not been disclosed. Source: datacenterdynamics
Developer Proposes 150MW Data Center Campus in Baltimore County
