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Columbia was the brainchild of James W. Rouse; built in more than 21 square miles the Rouse Company acquired to develop a revolutionary “village” concept of living. Because it was planned from the beginning, Columbia avoided the sprawl, waste and inconveniences that have come to typify small scale development. Each village has its own unique personality and primary architectural style. Acres of nature preserved in each village, provide the homes in Columbia with a quiet and peaceful surrounds where wildlife is protected and encouraged.
Construction of Columbia’s first village-Wilde Lake began in January 1966. The first residents moved to Columbia in 1967. Forty three years later, Columbia is a vibrant and progressive community with approximately 100,000 people living in ten villages. The average age of homes in Columbia is 16 years. New homes in Columbia are available today although Howard County limits new home permits to control growth and traffic.
Within Howard County, Columbia housing is affordable for residents who work in the service, technical, health, educational fields; the market is ideal for first time buyers as well for families who want to scale-up or downsize their living quarters.
Columbia is the perfect environment to raise a family. With a great variety of parks, recreation centers, library, educational centers, hiking trails, lakes and gardens, this city offers unlimited venues and opportunities to enjoy life.
