The Columbia Lifestyle

Embracing the land and the people who live here.

Founded in 1962 on 14,100 acres of rural land, Columbia is now recognized as the nation's most successful planned community. Today, the city of nearly 100,000 residents stays true to its founding principles: an appreciation for the land and a focus on personal growth and well-being.

Highlights of Columbia, Maryland include:

Money Magazine ranked Columbia eighth in their "2008 Top 100 Best Places to Live"
More than 3,500 acres of open space is maintained as a permanent asset for residents
Three lakes
Ninety miles of pathways for walking, biking and jogging (The path just outside the door of Vantage House leads to Lake Kittamaqundi)
Three health and fitness centers, an indoor swimming pool and 23 outdoor pools, two golf courses, tennis courts and an indoor ice skating rink

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