James Rouse & Columbia BY BARABRA KELLNER, DIRECTOR, COLUMBIA ARCHIVES Pathways James Rouse changed the face and focus of Howard County in the 1960s with his vision SUNDAY and execution of the renowned planned of Columbia. Howard County was catapulted into the burgeoning - Washington corridor as Columbia, and Grab brunch at local favorite, The Ale eventually its surrounding areas, became a highly desirable place to live, work and play. House Columbia. Enjoy a little Columbia was just one piece of the more time outdoors and go for a hike James Rouse portfolio that earned Rouse recognition along some of Columbia’s more than 100 (circa 1969) and praise while cementing his place in the history of the built environment miles of paved trails. Stop by Touche of the United States. He was a pioneer in the development of shopping centers. The Rouse Touchet Bakery and Pastry Shoppe for Company developed the first enclosed mall on the a sweet treat before you head home. East Coast, opening in Baltimore in 1958. And it was Rouse who developed the concept of festival marketplaces, including in Boston, in Baltimore and in . His contributions to revitalizing these landed him a cover story in Time Magazine in 1981. Jim Rouse helped change the face of cities and by providing answers to some of the most pressing challenges of the times. The shopping centers, festival marketplaces, the of Columbia, Maryland and affordable housing throughout the country that he envisioned and developed, and the companies he founded, are concrete examples of his lasting influence. But perhaps Rouse’s greatest legacy lies in the way he inspired others with his optimism. • Ten acre Lakeside setting with 290 rooms He believed that “what ought to be can be,” and • Waterside Restaurant was convinced that the power of private enterprise Effortless with patio dining could be harnessed to accomplish good. • Within walking distance Rouse was a national figure, but in Howard County Travel of specialty restaurants, Merriweather, Toby’s & he was known as Jim. He lived in Columbia in a modest split-level home until his death in 1996. His • Outdoor Pool & vision for a well-designed community that meets lakefront activities the needs of its inhabitants is still • Access to golf & tennis alive in this flourishing small city. • Groups from 10 to 500 • Weddings, conventions, events of all kinds FREEOR ALMOST FREE • High speed internet access • 15 minutes from BWI Airport The Columbia Archives is home • Airport shuttle service available to a unique collection of documents • Local van service on the history and culture of the planned new town, • Group & package rates Columbia, and the life of Jim Rouse, its founder. • Complimentary Garage Parking columbiaassociation.org/services/columbia-archives SHERATON COLUMBIA TOWN CENTER HOTEL 10207 Wincopin Circle, Columbia, Maryland T 410 730 3900 or 800 638 2817 sheratoncolumbia.com ARCHIVES PHOTO OF ROUSE COURTESY THE COLUMBIA

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