Here are a few meetings and info sessions happening around Columbia so you can have an impact on the community.
Do you want to be more involved in your community? Making sure your voice is heard doesn’t have to be intimidating. You can help to bring about change and advocate for important issues, such as affordable housing, innovative development, expanding diversity initiatives, and more. Here are a few meetings and info sessions happening around Columbia so you can have an impact on the changes going on in the community.
New Town Columbia Zoning Meeting
To fulfill the goals of HoCo By Design, a Task Force was developed to identify potential zoning recommendations for the area of the County (Columbia) within the New Town Zoning District (Section 125.0). The community’s input during the First Public Meeting in Fall 2025 helped the Task Force develop draft recommendations. The feedback gathered now will aid the New Town Task Force in developing the final recommendations to the County.
There is an in-person and virtual option for this meeting. The in-person meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The virtual meeting will be on Thursday, April 9, 2026, from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm through Webex
Join the AWCAC
The Aging Well in Columbia Advocacy Committee (AWCAC) seeks residents who want to improve how our community supports people as they age. Members advocate for accessibility, inclusion, and policies that promote health, connection, and independence. If you’re passionate about making Columbia a great place to age well, we invite you to get involved. We are actively recruiting new members. For more information, please visit the Aging Well in Columbia Advocacy Committee on the Columbia Association website, attend our next meeting, or contact Celindah or Ginny directly.
Columbia’s Pathways Survey
The Columbia Association (CA) would like to hear from you about your experience on Columbia’s pathways system and ideas for its future. CA is updating its action plan for pathways through the Pathway Forward plan. Your answers will help influence the evaluation of the pathway network and the development of recommendations for future investment and improvement.
Whether you use pathways once in a while or you ride or walk them every day, your feedback is vital as we plan for a Columbia that is welcoming, accessible, and engaging for all pathway users. This short survey will take 5-10 minutes to complete, and it will close at the end of Sunday, April 12th.
Click here to complete the survey.
THRIVE AT COLUMBIA TOWN CENTER
Town Center is one of the ten villages of Columbia, Maryland. Our Village offices are located in Historic Oakland, one of the most beautiful historic buildings in Howard County. In the heart of Columbia, Town Center’s residents enjoy living in an urban community in a suburban setting with close proximity to all Columbia amenities, attractions, and cultural activities. Visit us to learn more about our community at 5430 Vantage Point Road, Columbia, MD 21044. Call us at 410-730-4744 or visit our website https://www.columbiatowncenter.org/