Howard County’s approval of a massive growth plan for downtown Columbia removes some doubts about the commercial and residential renewal of the planned community.
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"This plan incorporates green development, environmental restoration, arts and culture, workforce housing, pedestrian and bicycle connectivity, new amenity areas, transit, and a renovated Merriweather Post Pavilion, all in a carefully phased development plan with legislated benchmarks to ensure that what has been promised will be delivered," Ulman said.
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