Market conditions don't slow pace of big BWI resort

A weakening national economy won't affect development of the $600 million Crosswinds Resort project in Linthicum and preliminary plans could be submitted for county approval this spring, a spokesman for the developer said last week.

Kirk Halpin, general counsel to Asha Cos., said final details of financing for the resort, which will include several hotels, a conference center, indoor aquatic park and upscale restaurants, should be completed within the next few weeks.

Mr. Halpin said discussions with financiers have been ongoing, and have not been affected by the national credit crisis tied to the residential real estate...