Published: 06/18/2025
The Business Loop has undergone many changes since the original Hwy. 40 and we know that makes redevelopment a bit harder to figure out. The City of Columbia’s Unified Development Code (UDC) adopted in 2017 has also impacted how redevelopment can occur. To help address this and encourage redevelopment along the corridor, The Loop CID […]
Continue ReadingPublished: 06/11/2025
The Columbia City Council has approved a contract for an engineering firm to head up the $2.13 million Business Loop planning project. Great River Engineering has been selected to survey the street, collect public input, and create detailed engineering plans--in other words, a shovel-ready project that will help us secure funding for the reconstruction of […]
Continue ReadingPublished: 06/05/2025
The City of Columbia invites community members to attend one of two public open houses in June to share feedback about the City’s planned update of its Complete Streets policy. This policy guides how Columbia designs and builds streets to ensure they are safe, accessible and comfortable for everyone — whether walking, biking, driving or using Columbia Public […]
Continue ReadingPublished: 06/03/2025
Do you have a great cookie recipe? Skill with catering events? A plan to open a food truck? If you're actively working on opening your own food-based business, take a look at our Minority Business Owner Scholarship Program. These scholarships are available for individuals in historically excluded groups interested in starting a food based business. […]
Continue ReadingPublished: 05/28/2025
Come join us at the Community Pop-Up Park for a free, fun-filled morning all about art! On Sunday, June 1 from 10:00 am to noon, local artist and muralist Adrienne Luther will join us to discuss public art and how it can impact our community. Then, we'll invite everyone to help create a community art […]
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