Capital Crossroads SID
Capital Crossroads Special Improvement District supports the development of downtown Columbus as a clean, safe, and vibrant 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.
The focus in the Capital Crossroads SID is on safety, cleaning, landscaping, homeless outreach, wayfinding signage, compiling the State of Downtown economic report, Downtown C-pass, and the Markets at Pearl. Download a PDF of the Capital Crossroads SID Fact Sheet with our services and the SID’s boundaries here.
Capital Crossroads Special Improvement District is an association of 500 commercial and residential property owners in the core, 38 blocks of Downtown Columbus founded in 2001.
We're here to help!
Call or text us with safety, cleaning and homeless outreach requests.
614-228-5718Services
Safety and Security
We have a team of uniformed professionals keeping downtown safe and secure. Our safety ambassadors patrol downtown by bike in conjunction with special duty police officers. Our award-winning security network tracks downtown activity by radio in real-time. Together they can respond to situations quickly. Call or text us at (614) 228-5718, we’re here to help.
Homeless Outreach
Our outreach specialists connect people experiencing homelessness with shelter, permanent housing, and other assistance. Each year, they help hundreds of people downtown access services and move off the streets. Call or text us at (614) 228-5718 if you see someone needing assistance. Our specialists engage people on the street and in our office throughout the week.
Landscaping
Our clean team keeps downtown looking beautiful with landscaping on Nationwide Boulevard, Gay Street, the planters around Capitol Square, and the High Street hanging baskets. The team also trim trees and control weeds on downtown sidewalks, and water the planters and hanging baskets.
Cleaning
Our clean team removes litter and leaves from sidewalks to keep downtown clean year-round. They also remove snow from crosswalks and handicap ramps. Call or text us at (614) 228-5718 if you see an area that needs attention.
Downtown C-pass
Downtown C-pass is an innovative partnership between the property owners in the Capital Crossroads Special Improvement District, MORPC, and COTA to provide eligible employees and residents in Capital Crossroads with unlimited access to the entire COTA bus system.
Ambassador Assistance
Our dedicated on-street SID ambassadors are available seven days a week to provide an escort, directions, and recommendations on where to eat. They can also jump-start your car or fix a flat bike tire. Call or text us at (614) 228-5718, we’re here to help.
Graffiti Removal
The SID provides complimentary graffiti removal for property owners within the SID boundaries. Call or text us at (614) 228-5718 to discuss options for the removal of first-floor graffiti. Or click here to download the Consent Form. Scan and return the completed form to info@sidservices.com
Dogs of Downtown
Are you a downtown resident with a dog or visiting downtown with your best friend? Click here to see a map of dog waste stations where you can find a bag to pick up.
Membership
Business membership gives you the opportunity to publicly support the good work our Capital Crossroads ambassadors and outreach specialists do every day.
The Markets at Pearl
Capital Crossroads manages three open-air markets on Gay and Pearl streets. The Pearl Market brings fresh local produce, farm products, and local artisan-made goods to the urban heart of Columbus. It’s a unique and fun destination for downtown employees, residents, and visitors on Tuesdays and Fridays. The Moonlight and Sunlight Markets offer weekend fun with artisanal goods, live music, and more! Click the link below to learn more.
By the numbers: see the impact of our work in the annual report.
2021 Annual ImpactBoard Members
Tyler Steele
Chair
Hines
Robert McCarthy
Vice Chair
Bricker & Eckler
Jason Gay
Treasurer
CAPA
Juan Laginia
Secretary
Sonesta
Mindy Justis
Trustee (ex officio)
Downtown Residents Association of Columbus
James Schimmer
Trustee (ex officio)
Franklin County Economic Development
Elonie Christian
Trustee
Huntington National Bank
Sue Darby
Trustee
YMCA of Central Ohio
Alyssa Harris
Trustee
Lifestyle Communities
Mark Lundine
Trustee
City of Columbus
Tony Mathena
Trustee
Continental Downtown
Christopher Matousek
Trustee
Nationwide
Josh Roth
Trustee
COTA
Doyle Rausch
Trustee
Vorys
Mark Stonebraker
Trustee
Capitol Square Limited
Amy Taylor
Trustee
CDDC/Capitol South
Susan Ungar
Trustee
Resident