Medical Innovation District Feasibility Study

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The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
Prince George's County Planning Department

Publication Date:

10/29/2026

Source of Copies:

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
1616 McCormick Drive
Largo, MD 20774

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The MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center (SMHC) area at MD 5 (Branch Avenue) and Surratts Road in Clinton presents a strategic opportunity to strengthen Prince George’s County’s economy and improve access to employment, education, retail, and healthcare services. This study explores the potential to establish a Medical Innovation District that leverages the hospital as an anchor institution to support economic development, innovation, and community investment.

The report examines the characteristics of successful medical innovation districts and outlines strategies to foster collaboration among healthcare providers, research institutions, businesses, entrepreneurs, and workforce development partners. Recommendations focus on creating a mixed-use, transit-accessible environment that supports high-quality jobs, business growth, research and innovation, community amenities, and long-term economic resilience while enhancing quality of life for residents.