Gateway Master Plan Informational Meeting To Highlight New Developments

HOWARD COUNTY, MD — A public meeting will be held Jan. 21 starting at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the county's Gateway Master Plan.

The master plan will provide a comprehensive roadmap to guide Gateway’s long-term transformation as a "premier innovation district – a regional destination for new research and ideas within an area that is mixed-use, connected and creative, the county said.

Spanning approximately 1,000 acres of business and industrial space, the Gateway's central location between Baltimore and the District of Columbia, and current configuration, offer considerable potential for future growth and development, leaders say.

"Columbia Gateway and the Gateway Master Plan represent an unparalleled opportunity to peer into the future of our region, a tomorrow brimming with audacious research, boundless experimentation and fearless entrepreneurship. This innovation district will be a catalyst for fearless experimentation and dynamic partnerships, harnessing central Maryland’s strategic location and unique strengths to deliver a powerful hub for cutting-edge business growth and research breakthroughs," said Howard County Executive Calvin Ball.

The meeting will be held Jan. 21 at Recreation & Parks headquarters, 7120 Oakland Mills Road in Columbia, and virtually via WebEx on Jan. 22 from 2 to 4 p.m.