The Federal Highway Act creating Highway 40 was signed on November 11, 1926 and one way we’re marking this centennial is with special historic street signs. The Historic Highway 40 signs were installed on all cross street sign posts facing the Business Loop. The City of Columbia supported this project by manufacturing and installing the […]
Continue ReadingThe CoMo Cooks Shared Kitchen is a commercial kitchen and food business incubator located on The Loop. Our mission is to encourage the growth of local food entrepreneurs by creating opportunities for those without easy access to a commercial kitchen. One way we’re making it easier for food-based businesses is through our scholarship program. Thanks […]
Continue ReadingThe City has received a Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant to complete a Road Safety Audit (RSA) of the Business Loop. This process will focus ways to make travel safer for cars, pedestrians, and bikes and make some detailed recommendations for proven safety measures. What are proven safety measures? They are best […]
Continue ReadingThe City of Columbia has been awarded a $2.13 million Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) to fund a planning study for the Business Loop. The I-70 Business Loop (formerly US Highway 40) was once a vibrant commercial corridor in Columbia, Missouri. After the construction of Interstate 70 in […]
Continue ReadingWe transformed a vacant lot into a community park with the help of Boone Electric Cooperative, Sherwin-Williams, and volunteers with ForColumbia. We now have a place for special events, public gatherings, or lunch with friends. Not only are we activating previously unused space and drawing people to The Loop, it’s proof-of-concept for future development. The […]
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