Market Square retailers to open

Photo by Sam Yu

Construction at Market Square at the intersection of Md. 26 and Wormans MIll Road in Frederick continues, but some businesses plan to open this month.

The retail center, sitting on 49 acres at the intersection of Md. 26 and Worman's Mill Road, includes 194,000 square feet of commercial space and 400 residential units.

The center was named "Best New Mixed Use Development" by the Frederick County Building Industry Association at its annual awards presentation.

"Market Square represents the strength and depth of the Frederick market in terms of new housing and retail blended to create a vibrant mixed-use neighborhood," wrote Richard Griffin, director of the city's economic development office, in an email.

"This new center will provide needed services and products to residents and employees in north Frederick."

Frederick Alderwoman Shelly Aloi said the new center will add to the city's economy through tax revenue.

"One of the exciting things is that this group (developers of the center) came in for a text amendment to complete the project on a faster scale," Aloi said. "The group has been very successful in leasing space. For me, that is a sign it will be a positive impact on the economy."

Bank of America and McDonald's are scheduled to open this month, according to Theresa Vivona, a spokeswoman for developer JBG Rosenfeld Retail.

Syed and Sadia Anderabi, owners of the new McDonald's, said it will have a custom design featuring unique colors, the latest in kitchen technology and a focus on recycling.

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Market Square retailers to open