One Year Ago
This week marks the anniversary of the historic passage of CB 58 & 59. After 5 years of charettes, meetings, hearings, work sessions and discussions, our County council voted unanimously to approve the bills that are now providing the framework for the development of Downtown.
At times, it seemed like it would never get done. But we, as a community, believed in a bold future for Columbia. So we pressed on and we are beginning to see real progress.
It’s been an interesting 12 months to say the least. The opponents of the plan continued to try to derail things, but they failed. The county executive and county council who worked so hard on the plan were unanimously re-elected; supporters of the plan continued to turn out in overwhelming numbers to public hearings on the conforming legislation; the Adequate Public Facilities provisions were passed; and now we’re knee-deep into finalizing the guidelines for design and signage.
We’ve come a long way, but there is still important work to be done. Let’s keep it moving, Columbia!
At this pace…they might as well have allowed the referendum. Just sayin…
Some would say Sigaty’s 2-1 victory over Klein in the primary was a referendum. But you’re right, things have slowed down recently. That’s why we need to make sure things stay on track. Great podcast the other day!
-Brian