Howard Hughes - Maryland
Maryland
Merriweather District in the heart of Columbia serves as the walkable urban core of one of the first master planned communities in the U.S., founded by legendary developer James W Rouse in 1967. Conveniently located between Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, Merriweather District is the place where business and community come together in what Rouse first envisioned as a “city in the garden.”
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A Hub of Culture and Commerce
Featuring an electrifying arts and music scene, Merriweather District in downtown Columbia has a walkable urban center with experiential retail, restaurants, entertainment and natural beauty everywhere you look.
Merriweather District will feature more than 14 million square feet of mixed-use development comprised of 4.3 million square feet of commercial office space, 1.25 million square feet of street retail, 6,244 residential units and 640 hotel rooms. There are also plans for public parks, trails and more.
Innovation Never Rests
Merriweather District, strategically situated between Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, is just a short rideshare from three major airports, leading universities, federal agencies, and a deep talent pool.
Nestled in the Baltimore-DC greenbelt, Merriweather District offers thriving careers, a high quality of life, and a strong focus on safety. Its diverse neighborhoods attract companies in cybersecurity, healthcare, and technology, making Columbia a community where people and businesses prosper.
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“Merriweather District in downtown Columbia is the perfect mix—a blossoming urban center in one of the nation’s best places to live.”
Concerts, Community, and Collaboration
The Merriweather Post Pavillion, originally designed by Frank Gehry, was cited by Rolling Stone magazine as one of the best outdoor concert venues in the nation.
The Merriweather District is a walkable, urban core with shopping, dining and entertainment among residential and office buildings. Color Burst Park and The Merriweather Post Pavillion serve as catalysts for the arts and culture hub in the region. Holiday celebrations and annual events, including Books in Bloom, bring out the diverse community to celebrate together.
