Columbia Maryland onAir at columbiamd.onair.cc is a hub website managed by the nonpartisan nonprofit Democracy onAir. Columbia Maryland onAir is part of the US onAir network of hubs with the central hub, United States onAir, located at usonair.cc and 50 state hubs including Maryland onAir at md.onair.cc. Links to these hubs can be found by selecting the onAir logo in the site header.

Columbia, Maryland is a planned community in Howard County, located between Baltimore and Washington, D.C. bound by MD Route 108 on the west, north, and east, US 95 in the Southeast, and Route 32 on the south with the exception of some villages to the south of Route 32. It was designed by real estate developer James Rouse in the 1960s with the goal of creating a diverse and sustainable community. Columbia is often considered one of the best places to live in Maryland, offering a high quality of life, excellent schools, and a vibrant community.

Here are some key features of Columbia:

• Planned Community: Columbia is divided into 10 self-contained villages, each with its own schools, parks, and shopping centers. This design promotes a sense of community and walkability.
• Diversity: Columbia is known for its diverse population, reflecting a variety of ethnicities, cultures, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Amenities: The community offers a wide range of amenities, including parks, trails, lakes, shopping centers, restaurants, and cultural attractions.
• Education: Columbia is home to highly rated public schools, making it a popular choice for families.
• Sustainability: The community has a strong focus on sustainability, with initiatives such as recycling programs, energy-efficient buildings, and green spaces.

The US onAir National Hub is the central hub for the US onAir Network of  50 state onAir hubs. The nonpartisan nonprofit Democracy onAir will be overseeing the soft launch of the US onAir Network this fall.

The US onAir Network supports US citizens and their democracy by bringing together information, experts, organizations, policy makers, and the public to facilitate greater engagement in federal, state, and local politics and more civil, positive discussions and collaborations on important issues and governance.

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The India onAir Network will launch next year 28 state governance and election Hubs and this national India onAir Hub at india.onair.cc. The India onAir network is supported by the nonpartisan, nonprofit Democracy onAir.

OnAir supports Indians and enhances their democracy by bringing together information, experts, organizations, policy makers, and the public to facilitate greater engagement in federal, state, and local politics and more civil, positive discussions and collaborations on important issues and governance.

Current India Network Hubs include:  India onAir,  Prime Ministers of India, and 28 state Hubs. Links for the state Hubs can found under the “onAir logo”.