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, 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.

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Pearl Market

Pearl Market is a local pop-up market connecting Ohio-fresh produce, farm products, and artisan-made goods with the urban heart of Columbus. We’re open – farmers' markets are Essential Services in the state of Ohio. Our first day is Friday, May 22, 2020, 10:30 AM to 2 PM. The Pearl Market is located at Pearl and Gay streets.
And doing all we can to keep you safe and well-fed!

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SID Reauthorization

Both Capital Crossroads and Discovery Special Improvement Districts (SIDs) have started the reauthorization process to renew their programs. Here is a brief description of how SIDs operate:

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We've compiled a list of downtown businesses that are open to serve you, whether you live here or are working downtown or working from home. And many downtown restaurants offer takeout and delivery Please be sure to check their website or social media sites to find their hours of operations. Some have modified their hours due to COVID-19.

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State of Downtown

Capital Crossroads and Discovery Special Improvement Districts produce the State of Downtown Economic Development Report each year.

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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 2 a.m. Monday – Saturday and 9:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday.

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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.

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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.

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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 or text us at (614) 228-5718.

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