June 14, 2019
Media Contacts:
Mark Miller, Administrator, Office of Public Information, 410-313-2022
Sharon Walsh, Chief, Bureau of Facilities, Design and Construction, 410-313-5386
ELLICOTT CITY, MD – Howard County’s Department of Public Works (DPW) will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, June 18 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the East Columbia Branch Library’s 50+ Center, located at 6600 Cradlerock Way in Columbia, to discuss the future construction of a free-standing, two-story 50+ Center.
“Here in Howard County, we have a rapidly increasing population of older adults and we remain dedicated to improving the quality of life for everyone. We are constantly working to provide more accessible resources for all our residents to be able to learn, exercise, play,” said Howard County Executive Calvin Ball. “The East Columbia 50+ Center project is demonstrative of our commitment to the health and well-being of all residents. I encourage everyone to join us at our public meeting on June 18th.”
The new, two-story building will expand the existing East Columbia Library campus and will provide approximately 32,000 square feet of program space, such as multipurpose and meeting spaces, classrooms, lounges, game rooms, fitness and exercise rooms, offices and support spaces, and facilities for the Office on Aging and Independence’s Connections Social Day and/or Kindred Spirits programs. Construction is expected to begin in July 2020.
DPW staff members and the design team will be on hand to explain and discuss the planned project.
Those unable to attend the meeting who would like to view the proposed plans and/or have questions regarding the project should contact Ms. Sharon Walsh with DPW’s Bureau of Facilities at 410-313-5386 or email swalsh@howardcountymd.gov.
For questions or more information about Capital Project C-0335-469, contact Lisa Brightwell, Public Works Customer Service, at 410-313-3440 or email publicworks@howardcountymd.gov.