Columbia Featured By Baltimore Chapter of Urban Land Institute

The Baltimore Chapter of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) recognized Columbia’s 50th Birthday with a special program, “Columbia at 50: Learning from the past and celebrating future development,” held in the newly opened Two Merriweather overlooking redevelopment underway in Downtown.

Speakers included three pioneers of Columbia development, Gary Clark, Lehr Jackson and Robert Tennenbaum, who recounted colorful tales of the early years. Howard County Economic Development Director Larry Twele, Lynn Coleman of Howard Community College, Earl Armiger of Orchard Development and Greg Fitchitt of The Howard Hughes Corporation discussed the latest development activities including the recruitment of cyber security firms, the growth of Howard Community College, the redevelopment of the village centers and the creation of a more urban center for Downtown Columbia. Over 200 people attended the event.

Among the presenters at the Baltimore Chapter of the Urban Land Institute’s recognition of Columbia 50th birthday were (from l.) Earl Armiger of Orchard Development and Greg Fitchitt of The Howard Hughes Corporation. The duo discussed the redevelopment of the village centers and Downtown Columbia.