Howard Hughes

McCall invokes Rouse in design for Symphony Woods Park

2013-03-13 11:31:00

Michael McCall's first impression of Jim Rouse dates back to the 1981, when, on a trip to Baltimore as a young developer, he picked up a copy of Time magazine with the iconic Columbia founder on the cover. A year later, after many phone calls and even...

Hopkins team explains owls' head-turning abilities

2013-02-22 15:25:00

Owls can rotate their heads a dizzying 270 degrees, allowing them to see what's happening behind them while perched on a tree branch or barn beam. This evolutionary adaptation helps the birds keep their fixed-socket, binocular eyes trained on the...

CA board prepares for vote on Symphony Woods plan

2013-02-13 09:13:00

Most Columbia Association board members favor the new concept plan for Symphony Woods and are ready to vote their approval at a board meeting Thursday, Feb. 14. "I think it's a great plan, and I hope the board is ready to vote in favor of it on...

Developers break ground on $100 million apartments in downtown Columbia

2013-02-11 17:24:00

Developers and county officials broke ground Monday, Feb. 11, on a $100 million apartment complex to be built next to the Columbia mall. The Metropolitan Downtown Columbia, a 380-unit luxury apartment complex in the Warfield neighborhood, is expected to...

Letter: Where is Howard Hughes Corp.'s input on Symphony Woods proposal?

2013-02-08 09:57:00

Why is Howard Hughes Corp. remaining silent on the new Symphony Woods proposal? �Previously the Columbia Association staff requested a delay on implementing the Planning Board approved plan for Symphony Woods so that they "could work collaboratively...

Letter: Facts surrounding Symphony Woods plan are 'eye-opening'

2013-02-04 14:03:00

I read the Jan. 31 edition of the Flier and found some eye-opening information.�Michael McCall's Inner Arbor Plan is called new:�however, it is almost identical to the General Growth Properties Plan�for the Columbia Association's Symphony Woods open...

Symphony Woods Park should create a community meeting place [Commentary]

2013-01-31 13:11:00

In 2010, the Columbia Association retained an outstanding firm of landscape architects to prepare a master plan for Symphony Woods Park. The plan that evolved over a two-year period reflects the creative talent of a team of landscape architects and...

Letter: Columbia Association should not be allowed to skip county's development approval process

2013-01-31 13:14:00

CA's plans to circumvent the county-mandated 16-step development approval process should not be allowed.�During the lengthy downtown rezoning discussions residents argued long and hard for a process that would keep them informed of planned development...

Letter: Blending business and arts at Symphony Woods is holistic approach

2013-01-31 13:14:00

I remain opposed to the new plan for Symphony Woods as well as the process that has gotten it to the apparent finish line so quickly. CABD approved Cy Paumier's plan�several years ago.�If another architect had ideas why wasn't there an effort to combine...

Columbia Association to open fitness club in Rouse Co. building

2012-12-18 07:49:00

The Columbia Association announced plans Dec. 17 to open a modern, high-end fitness club overlooking Lake Kittamaqundi on the ground level of the former Rouse Co. building. The downtown Columbia club is expected to open in the fall of 2014. CA members...

Planning Board approves Mall expansion, apartment complexes

2012-12-14 12:04:00

The Howard County Planning Board approved final plans Thursday for three projects — an expansion at The Mall in Columbia and apartment complexes in downtown Columbia and Elkridge. Plans to tear down the free-standing L.L. Bean store at the mall...

Letter: Downtown fitness center a wise investment

2012-12-29 10:50:00

Columbia Association is committed to serving every segment of the Columbia community, as it has for the past 40-plus years with its three award-winning fitness facilities, its indoor and outdoor pools, indoor and outdoor tennis facilities, golf courses,...

Warner Archive freshens up the 1930 original 'The Dawn Patrol' starring Richard Barthelmess and Douglas Fairbanks Jr. (pictured) The 1938 version of the World War I drama "The Dawn Patrol" starring Errol Flynn has overshadowed the 1930 original.

2013-02-11 01:52:00

Business man, aviator and film maker Howard Hughes walks into a hotel, Jan 24. 1937. (Hughes was dating Katharine Hepburn at that time)

2013-01-25 15:44:58

British television producer All3Media will move to Howard Hughes Center in Westchester.

2012-12-21 16:30:52