Building height limit decision delayed

The Howard County Council delayed until next month a decision on limiting building heights in downtown Columbia, pinning hopes for a compromise at a meeting scheduled for Friday.

“This is the wrong time to change the dynamic in any way,” said Councilwoman Jen Terrasa, D-District 3, adding there was a “fruitful discussion” last week between developers for the Plaza Residences and the opponents of the tower. Both parties agreed to meet again to continue talks.