National Lutheran Communities & Services Preparing for Groundbreaking and 28-month Construction Period

National Lutheran Communities & Services (NLCS) is pleased to announce that the Supreme Court of Maryland denied the request to review the final appeal by Crab Creek Conservancy, Inc., allowing the much-anticipated Annapolis senior living community, The Village at Providence Point—A National Lutheran Community, to move forward.

The Supreme Court of Maryland issued its denial on August 22, 2025, allowing the April 24, 2025 Appellate Court of Maryland ruling in favor of the development to stand, validating the Planning Commission’s approval of a City of Annapolis forest conservation variance for the project. The decision concludes a lengthy process that started in 2009.

“Maryland’s highest courts have reaffirmed what we’ve known all along—The Village at Providence Point is an environmentally responsible project that not only meets but exceeds all procedural and legal requirements for development,” said Cyndi Walters, president and CEO of NLCS. “While opponents had attempted for years to block our progress citing non-existent conflicts, this final victory validates the Annapolis Planning Commission’s approval as well as our commitment to people and environmental stewardship.

“We are moving forward with renewed energy and momentum to make this vision a reality for the hundreds of older adults who have patiently waited for their homes,” Walters said.

The 67-page Appellate Court opinion that the Supreme Court let stand reads in part: “After scouring the voluminous record, we could not find any arguments…suggesting that the development site could be placed in the unforested area occupied by the equestrian facility and Wellness House. Nor did the Commission address any suggestion that the development site could be placed there.”

The Appellate Court judges noted that the record spans over 2,000 pages, including exhibits and transcripts from many Planning Commission hearings and written comments from members of the public.

A summary filed with the Supreme Court of Maryland noted that over many evenings of public hearings and years of judicial review, both sides presented information to the Planning Commission, experts weighed in, and City statutes were analyzed and interpreted. The Planning Commission assessed the evidence, evaluated witnesses’ credibility, resolved conflicting analyses, drew inferences from the totality of the information in the record, and approved the Forest Conservation Act variance.

“The irony is unmistakable: our environmental commitments far exceed what’s required, including half a million dollars toward stormwater improvements and more than 260 acres of preserved green space, yet we faced opposition through social media posts and court challenges that only served to delay the very ecological improvements we’re bringing to Annapolis,” Walters said. “We’re excited to finally move forward with a project that delivers real environmental benefits while providing older adults with opportunities to remain in the city they helped build.”

Many future residents of The Village at Providence Point are longtime Annapolitans—business owners, volunteers, and community leaders—who have shaped the city and are eager to continue contributing to its vibrant culture.

The Village at Providence Point will offer:

– Thoughtfully designed housing options for older adults seeking to stay close to home.

– Hundreds of new jobs and ongoing economic impact through tax revenue and local investment.

– Extensive environmental protections, including a $500,000 stormwater remediation plan for Crab Creek.

– Conservation of 124 acres of forested land through permanent easements.

– Preservation of an additional 143 acres from future development.

While many homes are already reserved, The Village at Providence Point continues to offer tours and take reservations on available homes.

In independent living, the community will offer one- and two-bedroom apartments (880 to 2,300 square feet) and two-bedroom cottages (1,600 to 2,100 square feet) with elegant floor plans and custom features. The Providence Point on-site health center will include private health care suites for memory care as well as therapy services.

Construction is expected to begin in 2025, with the community projected to open within 28 months of groundbreaking. NLCS will continue working closely with city officials, residents and environmental experts as the project moves forward.

About National Lutheran Communities & Services (NLCS)

With more than 130 years of experience, National Lutheran Communities & Services (NLCS) honors, inspires and supports choice and opportunity in partnership with older adults. Based in Frederick, Maryland, NLCS is a faith-based, not-for-profit ministry partner of the Delaware-Maryland Synod, the Metro D.C. Synod, and the Virginia Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), serving people of all beliefs.

Working together to create thriving communities, NLCS is committed to innovation, compassion and quality of life, continually developing senior living communities and services that foster independence, wellness and meaningful connections. NLCS is certified as a Great Place to Work® and has been recognized by Fortune magazine as a Best Workplace for Aging Services.

Affiliated entities include myPotential at Home in Winchester, Virginia, and Rockville, Maryland; The Village at Rockville in Rockville, Maryland; The Legacy at North Augusta in Staunton, Virginia; The Village at Orchard Ridge in Winchester, Virginia; and The Village at Providence Point in Annapolis, Maryland, subject to final approval by the Maryland Department of Aging. For more information, visit http://www.nationallutheran.org or www.thevillageatprovidencepoint.org

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