New Town/Columbia Design Sessions

What is the essence of Columbia in terms of its design and community character? A series of design sessions were held focused on the New Town/Columbia area.

New Town/Columbia Design Sessions Schedule
Draft Plan Workshop Series: Special Presentation on New Town	Wednesday, September 22, 6-8 pm Online	A presentation that highlighted the application of specific design concepts in the community. Participants saw how the designs have progressed since the May and July New Town/ Columbia design sessions, prior to their incorporation into the draft plan document later this fall. View the presentation slide deck here.
New Town Design Session Open House	In-person July 1, 2021 and online survey through July 8, 2021.	In early July, the community was invited to share their thoughts on the illustrative design concepts for New Town/Columbia—to be part of the design process and give feedback for transformative opportunities in Columbia. All design concepts found in the survey were based on the feedback heard at the May meetings. The survey showed how these broad concepts could be applied to Village Centers, commercial corridors and employment centers. The Survey is now closed. Read a summary of feedback received in July here.
New Town/Columbia Design Sessions	May 18 & 19, 2021 Online	The HoCo By Design project team held virtual meetings on May 18 and May 19 to kick off a series of design sessions focused on the New Town/Columbia area. The May meetings covered general design principles and how they contribute to the overall community character and sense of place experienced in the New Town/Columbia area. See the meeting comments in our Comments Log. Read a summary of the May meetings here.

PETS: An Organizing Framework for the Sessions

	Preserve What areas of Columbia should be maintained, preserved, or safeguarded to protect open space, natural areas, and rural viewsheds?
	Enhance What existing developed areas of Columbia should be enhanced, with small to medium improvements to keep up with changing economics, technologies, consumer preferences, or age-related wear and tear?
	Transform What areas of Columbia should be completely reimagined, redeveloped, or reinvigorated with energized activity like new employment centers, regional shopping centers, and entertainment areas?
	Strengthen What areas of Columbia already have positive momentum but may benefit from additional support?

What is the essence of Columbia in terms of its design and community character? A series of design sessions were held focused on the New Town/Columbia area.

New Town/Columbia Design Sessions Schedule
Draft Plan Workshop Series: Special Presentation on New Town	Wednesday, September 22, 6-8 pm Online	A presentation that highlighted the application of specific design concepts in the community. Participants saw how the designs have progressed since the May and July New Town/ Columbia design sessions, prior to their incorporation into the draft plan document later this fall. View the presentation slide deck here.
New Town Design Session Open House	In-person July 1, 2021 and online survey through July 8, 2021.	In early July, the community was invited to share their thoughts on the illustrative design concepts for New Town/Columbia—to be part of the design process and give feedback for transformative opportunities in Columbia. All design concepts found in the survey were based on the feedback heard at the May meetings. The survey showed how these broad concepts could be applied to Village Centers, commercial corridors and employment centers. The Survey is now closed. Read a summary of feedback received in July here.
New Town/Columbia Design Sessions	May 18 & 19, 2021 Online	The HoCo By Design project team held virtual meetings on May 18 and May 19 to kick off a series of design sessions focused on the New Town/Columbia area. The May meetings covered general design principles and how they contribute to the overall community character and sense of place experienced in the New Town/Columbia area. See the meeting comments in our Comments Log. Read a summary of the May meetings here.

PETS: An Organizing Framework for the Sessions

	Preserve What areas of Columbia should be maintained, preserved, or safeguarded to protect open space, natural areas, and rural viewsheds?
	Enhance What existing developed areas of Columbia should be enhanced, with small to medium improvements to keep up with changing economics, technologies, consumer preferences, or age-related wear and tear?
	Transform What areas of Columbia should be completely reimagined, redeveloped, or reinvigorated with energized activity like new employment centers, regional shopping centers, and entertainment areas?
	Strengthen What areas of Columbia already have positive momentum but may benefit from additional support?

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New Town/Columbia Design Sessions

PETS: An Organizing Framework for the Sessions

PETS: An Organizing Framework for the Sessions

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