About Us

Columbia 2.0 is a thriving grass-roots organization whose mission is to support theNext Generation of Columbia Town Center.

We consider the redevelopment of Columbia Town Center vital to the long-term health of Howard County, so our movement is county-wide. Columbia 2.0 will both educate and mobilize people from every corner of Howard County to support the responsible, innovative and coordinated redevelopment of Columbia Town Center.

Our movement will stress the value of Smart Growth and sustainable redevelopment in accordance with: 

 Howard County’s General Plan 
 The Charrette for Downtown Columbia 
 The Framework for Downtown Columbia: A Community Vision

Columbia 2.0 firmly belives that: 

 Howard County is One County with One Future 
 Columbia Town Center is a critical part of Howard County as a whole 
 Columbia Town Center is the cultural, economic and social hub of Howard County 
 A higher density mix of residential, commercial, retail and cultural uses, along with an innovative and exciting infrastructure, will create an environmentally and economically sustainable heart for Howard County 
 Our County’s future depends on the successful planning and implementation of a vibrant vision for Columbia Town Center

Our non-partisan coalition includes people of all ages and from all parts of Howard County, but our focus is on the development of the next generation of Howard County leaders.  We will HAVE FUN, get to know our neighbors and enjoy the opportunity to make a difference in our community – all while we help to create something that will be truly special for us, our children and our entire region. 

We are inspired by the leadership of Bring Back the Vision – a group of leaders in Columbia who are brave, unselfish and open-minded to positive change. They have been instrumental in highlighting the importance of bringing new leaders and new ideas to Columbia. We applaud their leadership and carry their message of inclusion and creativity to Howard County as a whole.

The redevelopment of Columbia Town Center is the redevelopment of Howard County. Building on the brave vision of James Rouse, Columbia’s creator and original developer, we hope to once again push the limits of courage, innovation and creativity to remake Columbia as a special place for all of us again.