Wilde Lake residents, businesses weigh merit of development

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Some Columbia residents fear more housing could hurt their way of life in Wilde Lake, but some business owners said more growth means more business.

This debate in the oldest village in downtown Columbia surrounded a recent public hearing on a proposed zoning amendment that would open the door for any village center property owner, such as Kimco Realty Corp., which owns Wilde Lake Village Center property, to seek approval for more housing and businesses.

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