Summary: <p>SHAPING THE CITY: A NEW VISION FOR COLUMBIA, MD.: When James Rouse designed Columbia, Md., in the late 1960s, his groundbreaking plan envisioned an integrated community with open-plan schools, a central mall and interfaith worship centers. Nearly 50 years later, suburban-style planning is out of favor, and the growing city has a new vision: high-rise buildings and a walkable, urban center. We explore the hopes — and fears — of residents about what the changes will mean for Columbia's unique character. (52 min.)</p>
