"Clearly, there's a lot of engineering and discussion that would have to happen," Hamm said. "That's the exact position of the bridge over the lake that was shown by Jim Rouse. It's not the only idea, but it's an idea."
Evan Coren, a Columbia Association member from Kings Contrivance, said he has "concerns about the bridge over the lake and what impact that's going to have on noise and the experience of the lake."
Hamm said there needs to be additional development downtown for new transit options to happen.
"Good planning principles and a good mix of densities really precede transit," he said.
june.arney@baltsun.com
GGP meetings
General Growth Properties Inc. will conduct a community discussion series in all villages to gather comments and ideas from the community on the master plan. Those dates are:
Monday: Long Reach, noon-2 p.m., Stonehouse
Monday: River Hill, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Claret Hall
Monday: Harper's Choice, 7 p.m.-9 p.m., Kahler Hall
Tuesday: Kings Contrivance, noon-2 p.m., Amherst House
Thursday: Dorsey's Search, 7 p.m.-9 p.m., Linden Hall
Saturday: Wilde Lake, 10 a.m.-noon, Slayton House
May 19: Owen Brown, 7 p.m.-9 p.m., Community Center
May 20: Hickory Ridge, 7 p.m.-9 p.m., Hawthorn Center
May 21: Oakland Mills, 7 p.m.-9 p.m., The Other Barn
May 22: Town Center, 7 p.m.-9 p.m., Oakland Manor
