With new mixed-use developments and the revitalization of downtown Columbia underway, Howard County is one of the busiest spots in the state.

Downtown Columbia's "urban village" — the next phase of downtown Columbia's 14M SF development — will begin taking shape this year. The Howard Hughes Corp. will begin construction on a 350-unit residential building and a 300k to 400k SF office building by the end of the year, Howard Hughes vice president of development Greg Fitchitt said. Fitchitt will be a panelist at Bisnow's Howard County Boom event Feb. 23 at One Merriweather in Columbia, starting at 7:30 am.

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