COLUMBIA TOWN CENTER*, MD
Columbia is one of the nation’s first master-planned communities, founded in 1967 by visionary developer James W. Rouse. Strategically located between Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, the community is comprised of ten residential villages and three walkable urban districts — Merriweather, Central, and Lakefront — designed to integrate housing diversity, employment, cultural amenities, and open space.
Recognized by Money Magazine as the #1 “Best Places to Live” in 2022. in Maryland and ranked among the top communities nationally, Columbia has been cited for economic opportunity, quality of schools, diversity, and overall quality of life.
Project as Director of Mixed Use and Master Plan Communities with General Growth Properties (GGP)
Secured Entitlements for Total of 14 MM sf / 5,500 residential units - Investment Value: $1.5Billion. Development Full Cycle Financial Model for all Phase and Uses
Predevelopment of Phase 1 – 380 Residential units with ground floor Retail – Value: $100MM
Redevelopment Strategy for Rouse Company Headquarter by Architect F. Gehry with Whole Foods Market.
The Downtown Columbia Plan is a 30-year plan for the revitalization and redevelopment of Downtown Columbia. It was approved by the Howard County Council in 2010 and subsequently amended in 2016. It provides land use, design, transportation, environmental, and housing recommendations as well as a phasing and implementation framework for reinvestment and redevelopment of Downtown properties.
Columbia Downtown Design Guidelines
“ Being named the best place to live in Maryland and the sixth-best in the nation is a testament to our continued investment in our quality of life. We’ve always known how special Columbia is, and it’s wonderful to see it receive this well-deserved recognition. Columbia is a flourishing hub of arts and culture, jobs and economic vitality and is an example of sustainability and green living. ”