Developers are proposing to build a 1,059-acre transit-oriented community with dense housing and commercial space. Called Carmel Church Station, the development could double the population of Caroline County within 20 years.

An economic impact study estimated that about 10,000 permanent jobs would be created once the project is finished and 10,000 temporary jobs would be generated during 18 to 25 years of construction. About $150 million in tax revenue would be generated during construction, and annual tax revenue is estimated at $15 million when the development is complete.

The project hinges on the approval of a proposed rail station, around which the community would be built. The process to secure the station is still underway.

Developments like Carmel Church Station can benefit local homeowners by lifting the area economy, which in turn can boost property values.