Prince George’s County rule change creates new approval hurdle for Landover data center

News Clip2:57ABC 7 News - WJLA·Landover, Prince George's County, MD·11/2/2026

A proposed data center campus at the former Landover Mall site in Landover, Maryland, faces a new requirement to return to the Prince George's County Council for additional approval. County leaders changed development rules, creating another hurdle for the project.

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A proposed data center campus at the former Landover Mall site is facing a new hurdle. Prince George’s County leaders have changed the rules, meaning developers must return to the County Council for additional approval. STORY: t.ly/JExwv _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: 7News on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/7NewsDC/ 7News on Twitter: https://twitter.com/7NewsDC 7News on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/7newsdc Subscribe to WJLA on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfIjR00qhYUFkbWIugAAbGg/?sub_confirmation=1 Daily News Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSvyoe-YmPKDGkW96ly8Qt_JR67erE_zt For more information, visit https://wjla.com/ Have a news tip? Send it directly to us: Email us: newsdesk@wjla.com Call the Newsroom: 703.236.9480 WJLA is the local ABC affiliate for the greater Washington DC area. From our studios in Arlington, VA ABC7 covers national and local news, sports, and weather. #WJLA #DCNews #7NewsDC This video and all Sinclair Broadcast Group content archives of local news and sports coverage are available for your use. For more information contact us at contentsales@sbgtv.com