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, and vibrant downtown. Property owners in each special improvement district (SID) fund the program through assessments, and the board of trustees determines the focus.
Capital Crossroads SID focuses on safety, cleaning, landscaping, homeless outreach, economic research, Downtown C-pass, and the Pearl Market. Discovery SID focuses on safety, homeless outreach, economic research, first-floor graffiti removal, and creative placemaking.
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Call or text us with safety, cleaning and homeless outreach requests.
614-228-57182020 State of Downtown Report
Downtown Columbus plays a critical role in our region's economy. The Capital Crossroads and Discovery Special Improvement Districts track information that gauges the vitality of the central business district. Despite the pandemic, 25 projects worth $221 million were completed in 2020 and another 32 projects valued at $1 billion are under construction. The economic report is published annually in February.
Support Downtown Businesses
Treat yourself in 2021! Your favorite downtown places need your help! Dine once a week and support your favorite downtown restaurants. Get your breakfast, lunch, or dinner delivered or picked up. We've compiled a list of downtown restaurants in the Capital Crossroads and Discovery Special Improvement District boundaries that are open. You will also find a list of downtown shops and salons that are open. Support local and support downtown.
Capital 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 2 a.m. Monday – Saturday.
Support Downtown Warming Centers
In-kind and financial donations are needed for the warming centers downtown being managed by the Coalition for the Homeless. The warming centers located at Trinity Episcopal Church, Broad Street United Methodist Church, First Congregational Church, and the Columbus Metropolitan Main Library, allow for people experiencing homelessness to get out of the cold, and access services.
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.
UPDATE: Downtown C-pass extended through December 31, 2025. Also, COTA will reinstate fares on January 11, 2021.