Coastal Drug Testing in Columbia MD provides drug and alcohol testing, DOT physicals, DOT drug testing and DNA testing at our drug testing locations in Columbia MD and the surrounding area. Drug and alcohol testing services are provided for employers and individuals needing a test. Same day service is available and most testing centers are within minutes of your home or office.
Drug and Alcohol Testing Columbia MD - (800) 828-7086
To schedule any type of drug or alcohol test at our Columbia locations, call our scheduling department at (800) 828-7086 You can also schedule your drug test online utilizing our express scheduling registration by selecting your test and completing the Donor Information/Registration Section. You must register for the test prior to proceeding to the testing center.
The zip code you enter will be used to determine the closest alcohol drug testing center which performs the type of test you have selected. A donor pass/registration form with the local testing center address, hours of operation and instructions will be sent to the e-mail address you provided. Take this form with you or have it available on your smart phone to provide to the testing center. No appointment is necessary in most cases. However, you must complete the donor information section and pay for the test at the time of registration.
Urine or hair testing methods - you choose!
Coastal Drug Testing offers different testing methods depending upon our customers needs. With a 1 to 5 day detection period urine testing is the most common method used by employers, courts and schools. However, hair drug and alcohol testing is becoming a frequently used testing method due to a detection period of up to 90 days and even longer in certain cases.
DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing
(DOT 49 CFR, Part 40 Requirements)
Coastal Drug Testing provides DOT drug testing and DOT breath alcohol testing at our locations in Columbia MD which complies with all requirements of DOT 49 CFR Part 40.Most testing centers are within minutes of your home or office and the process to schedule a DOT drug test or DOT breath alcohol test is FAST AND EASY. Our staff is trained and certified in DOT drug testing procedures and chain of custody requirements. All DOT drug tests are analyzed by a SAMSHA certified laboratory and reviewed by our Medical Review Officer on staff.
Additional DOT Services:
- Consortium Enrollment
- Supervisor Training
- Employer Drug Policy Development
- MVR Reports
- Supervisor Training
- Employee Training
- Background Checks
We also provide drug-free workplace programs to DOT regulated industries such as:
- Trucking Industry (FMCSA)
- Aviation Industry (FAA)
- Railroad Industry (FRA)
- Public Transportation (FTA)
- Pipeline Industry (PHMSA)
- Maritime Industry (USCG)
- Court Ordered Drug Testing (Probation/Child Custody)
Our local Columbia MD drug testing centers provide drug and alcohol tests that are utilized for a wide variety of court ordered proceedings, including probation and other types of government required tests. Observed tests are available and tests results can be submitted for a wide variety of court ordered proceedings including probation hearings, child custody cases, litigation and all manner of government required tests.
Court ordered drug tests should contain detailed instructions specifying the type of test to be administered and the drugs that should be screened for. If sample collection needs to be witnessed in order to prevent potential tampering or substitution, those specifications will be stated in the court order.
On the Road or on Vacation? No Problem!
Coastal Drug Testing has over 20,000 drug and alcohol testing locations nationwide, call us today to schedule a test in any state or city.
Child/Family/Personal Drug Testing
Coastal Drug Testing offers convenient, cost effective and confidential options for parents, family members or anyone needing to take a drug or alcohol test for personal reasons. The process is simple, call us at (800) 828-7086 and speak with one of our customer service specialists to determine which testing option may be best for you. Or you may also register online to purchase your test.
Employer/Drug Free Workplace Testing
Coastal Drug Testing specializes in providing cost effective and comprehensive Drug Free Workplace Programs which include: pre-employment, random, post accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. As well as drug policy development, employee training and awareness signage and on-going consultation to ensure that a company is a drug free workplace. Many states offer discounts on workers compensation insurance premiums when a business is qualified as a drug free workplace.
Providing exceptional customer service and being available when you need us for drug testing in Columbia MD, is our #1 Priority and we look forward to serving the needs of our clients.
Drug and Alcohol Testing Locations in Columbia MD
9055 Chevrolet Dr Ste 101, 2.5 miles
9055 Chevrolet Dr Ste 101,
Ellicott City, MD 21043
Ellicott City, MD 21043
Categories: Ellicott City MD
11055 Little Patuxent Pkwy, SUITE 202 3.0 miles
11055 Little Patuxent Pkwy, SUITE 202
Columbia, MD 21044
Columbia, MD 21044
Categories: Columbia MD
9396D BALTIMORE NATIONAL PIKE 3.4 miles
9396D BALTIMORE NATIONAL PIKE
ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21042
ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21042
Categories: ELLICOTT CITY MD
6656 DOBBIN RD 3.8 miles
6656 DOBBIN RD
COLUMBIA, MD 21045
COLUMBIA, MD 21045
Categories: COLUMBIA MD
6785 Business Pkwy 5.5 miles
6785 Business Pkwy
Elkridge, MD 21075
Elkridge, MD 21075
Categories: Elkridge MD
7377 WASHINGTON BLVD STE 101-102 5.6 miles
7377 WASHINGTON BLVD STE 101-102
ELKRIDGE, MD 21075
ELKRIDGE, MD 21075
Categories: ELKRIDGE MD
2 East Rolling Crossroads, Suite 51 6.5 miles
2 East Rolling Crossroads, Suite 51
Catonsville, MD 21228
Catonsville, MD 21228
Categories: Catonsville MD
5411 Old Frederick Rd Ste 9, 7.3 miles
5411 Old Frederick Rd Ste 9,
Baltimore, MD 21229
Baltimore, MD 21229
Categories: Baltimore MD
5822 OAKLAND RD 7.8 miles
5822 OAKLAND RD
HALETHORPE, MD 21227
HALETHORPE, MD 21227
Categories: HALETHORPE MD
8768 SUSINI DR 7.9 miles
8768 SUSINI DR
LAUREL, MD 20723
LAUREL, MD 20723
Categories: LAUREL MD
4807 BENSON AVE 8.2 miles
4807 BENSON AVE
BALTIMORE, MD 21227
BALTIMORE, MD 21227
Categories: BALTIMORE MD
1419 KNECHT AVE 8.4 miles
1419 KNECHT AVE
BALTIMORE, MD 21227
BALTIMORE, MD 21227
Categories: BALTIMORE MD
5400 Old Court Rd Ste 102, 8.8 miles
5400 Old Court Rd Ste 102,
Randallstown, MD 21133
Randallstown, MD 21133
Categories: Randallstown MD
701 DIGITAL DRIVE STE L 9.0 miles
701 DIGITAL DRIVE STE L
LINTHICUM HEIGHTS, MD 21090
LINTHICUM HEIGHTS, MD 21090
Categories: LINTHICUM HEIGHTS MD
On-site ONLY 9.8 miles
On-site ONLY
LAUREL, MD 20724
LAUREL, MD 20724
Categories: LAUREL MD
2701 W PATAPSCO AVE STE 225 9.9 miles
2701 W PATAPSCO AVE STE 225
BALTIMORE, MD 21230
BALTIMORE, MD 21230
Categories: BALTIMORE MD
2300 Garrison Blvd Ste 206, 10.1 miles
2300 Garrison Blvd Ste 206,
Baltimore, MD 21216
Baltimore, MD 21216
Categories: Baltimore MD
3676 Alpen Greenway 10.4 miles
3676 Alpen Greenway
Burtonsville, MD 20866
Burtonsville, MD 20866
Categories: Burtonsville MD
P. O. BOX 376 10.4 miles
P. O. BOX 376
LAUREL, MD 20725
LAUREL, MD 20725
Categories: LAUREL MD
2401 W BELVEDERE AVE HOFFBERGER STE 54 11.0 miles
2401 W BELVEDERE AVE HOFFBERGER STE 54
BALTIMORE, MD 21215
BALTIMORE, MD 21215
Categories: BALTIMORE MD
1860 REISTERSTOWN RD STE A 11.5 miles
1860 REISTERSTOWN RD STE A
PIKESVILLE, MD 21208
PIKESVILLE, MD 21208
Categories: PIKESVILLE MD
811 CROMWELL PARK DR STE 104 11.6 miles
811 CROMWELL PARK DR STE 104
GLEN BURNIE, MD 21061
GLEN BURNIE, MD 21061
Categories: GLEN BURNIE MD
1838 GREENE TREE RD STE 115 11.8 miles
1838 GREENE TREE RD STE 115
PIKESVILLE, MD 21208
PIKESVILLE, MD 21208
Categories: PIKESVILLE MD
23 Crossroads Dr, Suite 120 11.9 miles
23 Crossroads Dr, Suite 120
Owings Mills, MD 21117
Owings Mills, MD 21117
Categories: Owings Mills MD
1812 BOLTON ST APT 3 12.2 miles
1812 BOLTON ST APT 3
BALTIMORE, MD 21217
BALTIMORE, MD 21217
Categories: BALTIMORE MD
13823 OUTLET DR 12.3 miles
13823 OUTLET DR
SILVER SPRING, MD 20904
SILVER SPRING, MD 20904
Categories: SILVER SPRING MD
1650 UNION AVE 12.3 miles
1650 UNION AVE
BALTIMORE, MD 21211
BALTIMORE, MD 21211
Categories: BALTIMORE MD
808 LANDMARK DR STE 116 12.3 miles
808 LANDMARK DR STE 116
GLEN BURNIE, MD 21061
GLEN BURNIE, MD 21061
Categories: GLEN BURNIE MD
1532 Liberty Road, Suite 101 12.4 miles
1532 Liberty Road, Suite 101
Eldersburg, MD 21784
Eldersburg, MD 21784
Categories: Eldersburg MD
726 LIGHT ST 12.4 miles
726 LIGHT ST
BALTIMORE, MD 21230
BALTIMORE, MD 21230
Categories: BALTIMORE MD
100 S CHARLES ST STE 150 12.5 miles
100 S CHARLES ST STE 150
BALTIMORE, MD 21201
BALTIMORE, MD 21201
Categories: BALTIMORE MD
802 Cromwell Park Dr STE H-Cromwell Business Park 12.5 miles
802 Cromwell Park Dr STE H-Cromwell Business Park
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
Categories: Glen Burnie MD
4419 FALLS RD STE D 12.8 miles
4419 FALLS RD STE D
BALTIMORE, MD 21211
BALTIMORE, MD 21211
Categories: BALTIMORE MD
18111 PRINCE PHILIP DR, STE T12 13.0 miles
18111 PRINCE PHILIP DR, STE T12
OLNEY, MD 20832
OLNEY, MD 20832
Categories: OLNEY MD
1000 LIBERTY RD STE 102 13.1 miles
1000 LIBERTY RD STE 102
ELDERSBURG, MD 21784
ELDERSBURG, MD 21784
Categories: ELDERSBURG MD
2901 SAINT PAUL ST 13.3 miles
2901 SAINT PAUL ST
BALTIMORE, MD 21218
BALTIMORE, MD 21218
Categories: BALTIMORE MD
200 Hospital Dr Ste 103, 13.7 miles
200 Hospital Dr Ste 103,
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
Categories: Glen Burnie MD
11722 REISTERSTOWN RD 14.2 miles
11722 REISTERSTOWN RD
REISTERSTOWN, MD 21136
REISTERSTOWN, MD 21136
Categories: REISTERSTOWN MD
1501 S CLINTON ST 11 FL 14.7 miles
1501 S CLINTON ST 11 FL
BALTIMORE, MD 21224
BALTIMORE, MD 21224
Categories: BALTIMORE MD
4729 SELLMAN RD 14.7 miles
4729 SELLMAN RD
BELTSVILLE, MD 20705
BELTSVILLE, MD 20705
Categories: BELTSVILLE MD
3600 ODONNELL ST STE 170 14.8 miles
3600 ODONNELL ST STE 170
BALTIMORE, MD 21224
BALTIMORE, MD 21224
Categories: BALTIMORE MD
408 HEADQUARTERS DR STE 3-B 14.9 miles
408 HEADQUARTERS DR STE 3-B
MILLERSVILLE, MD 21108
MILLERSVILLE, MD 21108
Categories: MILLERSVILLE MD
10452 BALTIMORE AVE 15.4 miles
10452 BALTIMORE AVE
BELTSVILLE, MD 20705
BELTSVILLE, MD 20705
Categories: BELTSVILLE MD
7801 YORK RD STE 360 16.3 miles
7801 YORK RD STE 360
TOWSON, MD 21204
TOWSON, MD 21204
Categories: TOWSON MD
1833 PORTAL ST 16.4 miles
1833 PORTAL ST
BALTIMORE, MD 21224
BALTIMORE, MD 21224
Categories: BALTIMORE MD
301 WATERSVILLE RD 16.5 miles
301 WATERSVILLE RD
MOUNT AIRY, MD 21771
MOUNT AIRY, MD 21771
Categories: MOUNT AIRY MD
1220A E JOPPA RD STE 109 17.0 miles
1220A E JOPPA RD STE 109
TOWSON, MD 21286
TOWSON, MD 21286
Categories: TOWSON MD
7933 BELLE POINT DR 17.0 miles
7933 BELLE POINT DR
GREENBELT, MD 20770
GREENBELT, MD 20770
Categories: GREENBELT MD
1205 York Rd Ste 15a, 17.1 miles
1205 York Rd Ste 15a,
Lutherville, MD 21093
Lutherville, MD 21093
Categories: Lutherville MD
1407 YORK RD STE 311 17.2 miles
1407 YORK RD STE 311
LUTHERVILLE, MD 21093
LUTHERVILLE, MD 21093
Categories: LUTHERVILLE MD
6201 Greenbelt Rd, Suite M3 17.2 miles
6201 Greenbelt Rd, Suite M3
College Park, MD 20740
College Park, MD 20740
Categories: College Park MD
1830 YORK RD STE F 17.6 miles
1830 YORK RD STE F
TIMONIUM, MD 21093
TIMONIUM, MD 21093
Categories: TIMONIUM MD
10117 PALAMAR DR 17.6 miles
10117 PALAMAR DR
LANHAM, MD 20706
LANHAM, MD 20706
Categories: LANHAM MD
11002 VEIRS MILL RD STE 700 18.1 miles
11002 VEIRS MILL RD STE 700
WHEATON, MD 20902
WHEATON, MD 20902
Categories: WHEATON MD
1576 MERRITT BLVD STE 3 18.1 miles
1576 MERRITT BLVD STE 3
DUNDALK, MD 21222
DUNDALK, MD 21222
Categories: DUNDALK MD
1576 MERRITT BLVD STE 2 18.1 miles
1576 MERRITT BLVD STE 2
BALTIMORE, MD 21222
BALTIMORE, MD 21222
Categories: BALTIMORE MD
8600 LASALLE RD YORK BUILDING, STE 515 18.5 miles
8600 LASALLE RD YORK BUILDING, STE 515
TOWSON, MD 21286
TOWSON, MD 21286
Categories: TOWSON MD
8101 PULASKI HWY STE H 18.5 miles
8101 PULASKI HWY STE H
BALTIMORE, MD 21237
BALTIMORE, MD 21237
Categories: BALTIMORE MD
3708 MOUNTAIN RD 18.6 miles
3708 MOUNTAIN RD
PASADENA, MD 21122
PASADENA, MD 21122
Categories: PASADENA MD
1730 Merritt Blvd Choice One UC Baltimore 18.6 miles
1730 Merritt Blvd Choice One UC Baltimore
Baltimore, MD 21222
Baltimore, MD 21222
Categories: Baltimore MD
9801 GEORGIA AVE STE 222 18.9 miles
9801 GEORGIA AVE STE 222
SILVER SPRING, MD 20902
SILVER SPRING, MD 20902
Categories: SILVER SPRING MD
205 CENTER STREET, SUITE 204 19.1 miles
205 CENTER STREET, SUITE 204
MOUNT AIRY, MD 21771
MOUNT AIRY, MD 21771
Categories: MOUNT AIRY MD
12200 ANNAPOLIS RD, SUITE 120 19.2 miles
12200 ANNAPOLIS RD, SUITE 120
GLENN DALE, MD 20769
GLENN DALE, MD 20769
Categories: GLENN DALE MD
537 RITCHIE HWY STE 2G 19.3 miles
537 RITCHIE HWY STE 2G
SEVERNA PARK, MD 21146
SEVERNA PARK, MD 21146
Categories: SEVERNA PARK MD
10 WARREN RD, STE 260 19.4 miles
10 WARREN RD, STE 260
COCKEYSVILLE, MD 21030
COCKEYSVILLE, MD 21030
Categories: COCKEYSVILLE MD
8121 GEORGIA AVE STE 208 20.0 miles
8121 GEORGIA AVE STE 208
SILVER SPRING, MD 20910
SILVER SPRING, MD 20910
Categories: SILVER SPRING MD
8945 N WESTLAND DR 20.1 miles
8945 N WESTLAND DR
GAITHERSBURG, MD 20877
GAITHERSBURG, MD 20877
Categories: GAITHERSBURG MD
431 N FREDERICK AVE GAITHERSBURG 20.1 miles
431 N FREDERICK AVE GAITHERSBURG
GAITHERSBURG, MD 20877
GAITHERSBURG, MD 20877
Categories: GAITHERSBURG MD
4451 PARLIAMENT PL STE G 20.1 miles
4451 PARLIAMENT PL STE G
LANHAM, MD 20706
LANHAM, MD 20706
Categories: LANHAM MD
1401 BLAIR MILL RD APT 1222 20.1 miles
1401 BLAIR MILL RD APT 1222
SILVER SPRING, MD 20910
SILVER SPRING, MD 20910
Categories: SILVER SPRING MD
803 RUSSELL AVE 20.7 miles
803 RUSSELL AVE
GAITHERSBURG, MD 20879
GAITHERSBURG, MD 20879
Categories: GAITHERSBURG MD
6820 HOSPITAL DR, STE 201 20.9 miles
6820 HOSPITAL DR, STE 201
BALTIMORE, MD 21237
BALTIMORE, MD 21237
Categories: BALTIMORE MD
15225 Shady Grove Road, Suite 207 20.9 miles
15225 Shady Grove Road, Suite 207
Rockville, MD 20850
Rockville, MD 20850
Categories: Rockville MD
3510 HEIDI LN 20.9 miles
3510 HEIDI LN
SPRINGDALE, MD 20774
SPRINGDALE, MD 20774
Categories: SPRINGDALE MD
9110 Philadelphia Rd Ste 212, 20.9 miles
9110 Philadelphia Rd Ste 212,
Baltimore, MD 21237
Baltimore, MD 21237
Categories: Baltimore MD
9114 PHILADELPHIA RD STE 108 20.9 miles
9114 PHILADELPHIA RD STE 108
BALTIMORE, MD 21237
BALTIMORE, MD 21237
Categories: BALTIMORE MD
15005 SHADY GROVE RD Ste 450 21.1 miles
15005 SHADY GROVE RD Ste 450
ROCKVILLE, MD 20850
ROCKVILLE, MD 20850
Categories: ROCKVILLE MD
4000 Mitchellville Rd Ste A112, 21.3 miles
4000 Mitchellville Rd Ste A112,
Bowie, MD 20716
Bowie, MD 20716
Categories: Bowie MD
9707 Medical Center Dr Ste 120, 21.4 miles
9707 Medical Center Dr Ste 120,
Rockville, MD 20850
Rockville, MD 20850
Categories: Rockville MD
8218 WISCONSIN AVE STE 208 22.0 miles
8218 WISCONSIN AVE STE 208
BETHESDA, MD 20814
BETHESDA, MD 20814
Categories: BETHESDA MD
3060 MITCHELLVILLE RD 22.1 miles
3060 MITCHELLVILLE RD
BOWIE, MD 20716
BOWIE, MD 20716
Categories: BOWIE MD
920 VARNUM ST NE 22.2 miles
920 VARNUM ST NE
WASHINGTON, DC 20017
WASHINGTON, DC 20017
Categories: WASHINGTON DC
14800 PHYSICIANS LN STE 131 22.2 miles
14800 PHYSICIANS LN STE 131
ROCKVILLE, MD 20850
ROCKVILLE, MD 20850
Categories: ROCKVILLE MD
20528 Boland Farm Rd Ste 205, 22.2 miles
20528 Boland Farm Rd Ste 205,
Germantown, MD 20876
Germantown, MD 20876
Categories: Germantown MD
14237 Jarrettsville Pike Choice One UC Phoenix 22.6 miles
14237 Jarrettsville Pike Choice One UC Phoenix
Phoenix, MD 21131
Phoenix, MD 21131
Categories: Phoenix MD
844 WASHINGTON RD, STE 203 22.9 miles
844 WASHINGTON RD, STE 203
WESTMINSTER, MD 21157
WESTMINSTER, MD 21157
Categories: WESTMINSTER MD
19785 CRYSTAL ROCK DR, STE 308 23.0 miles
19785 CRYSTAL ROCK DR, STE 308
GERMANTOWN, MD 20874
GERMANTOWN, MD 20874
Categories: GERMANTOWN MD
826 WASHINGTON RD 23.0 miles
826 WASHINGTON RD
WESTMINSTER, MD 21157
WESTMINSTER, MD 21157
Categories: WESTMINSTER MD
19785 CRYSTAL ROCK DR 23.0 miles
19785 CRYSTAL ROCK DR
GERMANTOWN, MD 20874
GERMANTOWN, MD 20874
Categories: GERMANTOWN MD
12321 MIDDLEBROOK RD 23.1 miles
12321 MIDDLEBROOK RD
GERMANTOWN, MD 20874
GERMANTOWN, MD 20874
Categories: GERMANTOWN MD
11947 WINGED FOOT CT 23.2 miles
11947 WINGED FOOT CT
WALDORF, MD 20602
WALDORF, MD 20602
Categories: WALDORF MD
820 Bestgate Rd, 23.4 miles
820 Bestgate Rd,
Annapolis, MD 21401
Annapolis, MD 21401
Categories: Annapolis MD
3422 GEORGIA AVE NW 23.5 miles
3422 GEORGIA AVE NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20010
WASHINGTON, DC 20010
Categories: WASHINGTON DC
222 Washington Road, 23.6 miles
222 Washington Road,
Westminster, MD 21157
Westminster, MD 21157
Categories: Westminster MD
12555 CENTRAL AVE. STE A&F 23.6 miles
12555 CENTRAL AVE. STE A&F
CHINO, CA 91710
CHINO, CA 91710
Categories: CHINO CA
226 WASHINGTON HTS MED CTR A 23.6 miles
226 WASHINGTON HTS MED CTR A
WESTMINSTER, MD 21157
WESTMINSTER, MD 21157
Categories: WESTMINSTER MD
2661 RIVA RD BLDG 600 SUITE 610 23.7 miles
2661 RIVA RD BLDG 600 SUITE 610
ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401
ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401
Categories: ANNAPOLIS MD
1600A BRIGHTSEAT RD APT 301 24.0 miles
1600A BRIGHTSEAT RD APT 301
HYATTSVILLE, MD 20785
HYATTSVILLE, MD 20785
Categories: HYATTSVILLE MD
8700 CENTRAL AVE STE 204 24.2 miles
8700 CENTRAL AVE STE 204
LANDOVER, MD 20785
LANDOVER, MD 20785
Categories: LANDOVER MD
PO BOX 59815 24.2 miles
PO BOX 59815
ROCKVILLE, MD 20859
ROCKVILLE, MD 20859
Categories: ROCKVILLE MD
11435 ABBOTTSWOOD CT 24.2 miles
11435 ABBOTTSWOOD CT
UPPER MARLBORO, MD 20774
UPPER MARLBORO, MD 20774
Categories: UPPER MARLBORO MD
11435 ABBOTTSWOOD CT 24.2 miles
11435 ABBOTTSWOOD CT
LARGO, MD 20774
LARGO, MD 20774
Categories: LARGO MD
4121 MINNESOTA AVE NE 24.3 miles
4121 MINNESOTA AVE NE
WASHINGTON, DC 20019
WASHINGTON, DC 20019
Categories: WASHINGTON DC
911 U ST NW 24.5 miles
911 U ST NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20001
WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Categories: WASHINGTON DC
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Local Area Info: Columbia, Maryland
Columbia is a census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States, and is one of the principal cities of the Baltimore metropolitan area and the Washington metropolitan area. It is a planned community consisting of 10 self-contained villages. It began with the idea that a city could enhance its residents' quality of life. Creator and developer James W. Rouse saw the new community in terms of human values, rather than merely economics and engineering. Opened in 1967, Columbia was intended to not only eliminate the inconveniences of then-current subdivision design, but also eliminate racial, religious and class segregation.[citation needed]
Columbia proper consists only of that territory governed by the Columbia Association, but larger areas are included under its name by the U.S. Postal Service and the Census Bureau. These include several other communities which predate Columbia, including Simpsonville, Atholton, and in the case of the census, part of Clarksville. The census-designated place had a population of 99,615 at the 2010 United States Census. It is the second most populous community in Maryland after Baltimore. More recent estimates by the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey put the population at approximately 103,467 as of 2015.
Columbia was founded by James W. Rouse (1914-1996), a native of Easton, Maryland. In 1935, Rouse obtained a job in Baltimore with the Federal Housing Administration, a New Deal agency whose purpose was to promote home ownership and home construction. This position exposed Rouse to all phases of the housing industry. Later in the 1930s he co-founded a Baltimore mortgage banking business. In the 1950s his company, by then known as James W. Rouse and Company, branched out into developing shopping centers and malls. In 1957 Rouse formed Community Research and Development, Inc. (CRD) for the purpose of building, owning and operating shopping centers throughout the country. Community Research and Development, Inc., which was managed by James W. Rouse and Company, became a publicly traded company in 1961. In 1966, Community Research and Development, Inc. changed its name to The Rouse Company, after it had acquired James W. Rouse and Company in exchange for company stock.
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