James Rouse


In Celebration of the Vision that Created Columbia and Enriched Howard County

The videos linked below, selected from the many materials by and about Rouse, are among those that helped me gain a fuller understanding of and appreciation for Rouse’s vision for Columbia:

Who is Jim Rouse? [51:54]
James Rouse Discusses Creation of Workgroup to Plan Columbia [8:31]
James Rouse talks about tolerance in the new town of Columbia [4:45]
James Rouse Receives Medal of Freedom, 1995James Rouse Receives Medal of Freedom, 1995 [3:18]
Remembering Jim Rouse, a Tribute to a Great American [6:03]

Statue of James & Willard Rouse


Statue Placque


Cover of Time Magazine
August 24, 1981


James Rouse Biography
by Joshua Olsen


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