City of Frederick Bond Rating Upgraded Following 2016 Bond Tour

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The City of Frederick received an upgraded rating from Standard & Poors (S&P) to AA+ with a stable outlook, following an evaluation last month.  Analysts from each of three major bond rating agencies (Fitch, Moody's, and S&P) toured The City of Frederick in late February to supplement their research and learn about the current and future investment activity within the City.

Read on for a summary of commercial development activity within The City of Frederick and highlighted trend data from the materials shared with each rating agency.

  • Positive population growth

  • Stabilized and increasing housing values

  • Strong business growth

    • Bio/lifesciences and advanced technology

    • Healthcare, services, retail

    • Fort Detrick and National Cancer Institute

    • National Interagency Biodefense campus

    • Construction of new USAMRIID Laboratory

    • Downtown Frederick

      • Completion of Carroll Creek Linear Park (Phase II)

      • Rehabilitative and infill projects 

      • Golden Mile

        • Redevelopment of Frederick Towne Mall

        • East Frederick

          • Small Area Plan development and planned residential and commercial taking shape

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Slide detailing planned development projects in a mixed-use neighborhood, including Frederick Brickworks, Renn Farm with residential units and commercial space, and Riverside Research Park, featuring images of modern office buildings.
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Analysts were provided with a directory of commercial development projects in various stages of construction within The City of Frederick.  A complete listing is available for download below.

Access the links below for the complete development directory and bond briefing presentation:

Download - Development Directory (PDF)

Download - Bond Briefing Presentation (PDF)