Campus Village Shoppes Closing
Recently the owners of the Campus Village Shoppes at 8147 Baltimore Avenue announced that all tenants will have to vacate the center due to a new student housing and retail project expected to be developed at the site. The property owner, LV Collective, based out of Austin TX, gave 60-day vacate notices to tenants on August 1, 2023.
These tenants include Chase Bank ATM, Mr. Fries Man, Main Event Barbershop, College Park Liquors, Taqueria Habanero, Laser Essentials, Jodeem African Cuisine, Jidong Tea, Hanami Japanese, The UPS Store, Vape Exchange, Gaming Video, Pupuseria La Familiar, Pandora’s Cube, UM Nail Spa, Box’d Kitchen, and Town Hall Liquors.
The City of College Park’s Economic Development Manager met with many of the affected merchants. Merchants were encouraged to use the City’s Business Attraction and Retention program to relocate within College Park and or to use Virtual Food preparation facilities available within the City. Some merchants are in negotiations to move to new spaces in College Park.
LV Collective has stated that project costs for the new building which will include retail pads are estimated at $150 million upon completion. At time of publication, a Detailed Site Plan (DSP) has not been submitted to Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning/Prince George’s County Planning Department. The County reviews and approves all DSPs in College Park.
When LV Collective submits its plans to the County, City staff will be notified. Staff will review the plans, schedule a public presentation, and provide comments based on the site zoning and other requirements. LV Collective will present the plans at a City Council Meeting, where the City and public will have an opportunity to provide public comment. The County—not the City—has the authority to approve, deny, or modify development plans.
The City of College Park will aid Campus Village merchants seeking new or second-generation commercial space in College Park. Some funds may be available for eligible businesses for applicable transition needs through the City’s Business Attraction and Retention program. For further information, please contact Economic Development Manager Michael Williams at economicdevelopment@collegeparkmd.gov.
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