Change In Columbia Speaker Series: Our Built Environment

Our first Change in Columbia Speaker Series event (July 26, 2022) covered topics around how Columbia’s built environment has evolved, how we balance preservation and development and how to get involved in the decision-making process.
Panelists included:
- Amy Gowan, Howard County Department of Planning & Zoning Director
- Jessica Bellah, Columbia Association Manager of Community Development & Real Estate Services
Moderated by CA President/CEO Lakey Boyd
Sections:
0:00 Welcome To The Speaker Series
9:31 Speaker Introductions
14:57 What decisions have had the greatest influence on Columbia?
25:57 What are the common themes for managing change?
33:30 What are some common misunderstandings?
43:34 How do you get engaged?
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52:20 Q&A - What will be done to make biking/walking easier?
55:29 Q&A - Explanation about zoning
57:24 Q&A - What are some benefits of development that are overlooked?
1:03:40 What are you most excited for?
1:08:27 Closing Remarks
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