Special Improvement Districts, Downtown Columbus
Capital Crossroads and Discovery Special Improvement Districts were created by property owners in Downtown Columbus to provide services that support a safe, clean, vibrant, and welcoming downtown. Property owners in each special improvement district (SID) fund the program through assessments, and the board of trustees determines the focus. The map of both SID boundaries can be found here.
Capital Crossroads SID focuses on safety, cleaning, landscaping, homeless outreach, economic research, Downtown C-pass, and the Markets at Pearl. Discovery SID focuses on safety, homeless outreach, economic research, first-floor graffiti removal, and creative placemaking. Each SID employs ambassadors to patrol the streets and provide assistance, information, and a reassuring presence in Downtown Columbus
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Call or text us with safety, cleaning and homeless outreach requests.
614-228-5718Capital Crossroads
Capital Crossroads Special Improvement District supports the development of downtown Columbus as a clean, safe, and fun place to live, work, and play. We’re here to help from 5:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Monday – Saturday and 9:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday.
Discovery
Discovery Special Improvement District helps property owners create and maintain a safe, vibrant, diverse, distinctive and walkable mixed-use neighborhood. We’re here to help from 5:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Monday – Saturday.
The Markets at Pearl
Market season is here! And now the SIDs offer three outdoor markets in Pearl Alley and Gay Street. The Pearl Market offers Ohio-fresh produce, farm products, and artisan-made goods in the urban heart of Columbus. The market sets up every Tuesday and Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. through October. Looking for weekend fun? The Moonlight Market takes place on the second Saturday of the month starting at 5 p.m. The Sunlight Market takes place on the third Sunday of each month starting at 11 a.m. Both weekend markets offer artisan-made goods and run until October.
Downtown C-Pass
Downtown C-pass provides eligible employees and residents in the Capital Crossroads Special Improvement District with unlimited access to the entire COTA bus system. C-pass is good any day, any time, on any route. And good news! Downtown C-pass extended through December 31, 2025.
Caring Connections
Caring Connections is our homeless outreach program. If you see someone experiencing homelessness or panhandling downtown, the best way to help is to call us at (614) 228-5718.