Discovery SID

On the eastern side of Downtown Columbus where arts, knowledge and culture converge, the Discovery Special Improvement District (DSID) 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. The focus in the DSID is on safety, homeless outreach, graffiti removal, economic research, community engagement and creative placemaking.  

We're here to help!

Call or text us with safety, cleaning and homeless outreach requests.

Call Us614-228-5718

Services

Safety and Security

We have a team of 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. Call or text us at (614) 228-5718 if you see someone needing assistance. Contact us if you’d like copies of our Caring Connections card that lists social services available downtown.

Ambassador Assistance

Ambassadors are available to provide an escort to your destination or an umbrella when it rains. 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.

Trespassing

Call or text us at (614) 228-5718 to report trespassing on private property.

Graffiti Removal

Call or text us at (614) 228-5718 to discuss options for removal of first-floor graffiti.

Economic Development Research

Each year, SID staff produce the State of Downtown Economic Development Report. SID staff is also available to provide custom economic development research. Please contact Marc Conte at (614) 591-4507 for more information.

BOARD MEMBERS

Matthew Miller

Chair

Grant Medical Center

Terri Botsko

Vice Chair

Capital University Law School

Ralph Smithers, Jr.

Treasurer

Motorists Insurance Company

Carl Brown

Secretary

Franklin University

Jeff Fisher

Immediate Past Chairman

CCAD

Kyle Anderson

Trustee

State Auto Insurance

Rod Bouc

Trustee

Columbus Museum of Art

Robb Coventry

Trustee

Columbus State Community College

Anthony Wilson

Trustee

Columbus Metropolitan Library

Joseph Henderson

Trustee

Resident

Matthew Loving

Trustee

Loving Realty

Mark Lundine

Trustee

City of Columbus

Donald McTigue

Trustee

545 East Town Street LLC

Stephanie Rodgers

Trustee

Junior League of Columbus

Peggy Volpe

Trustee

Autobody Supply Company

Randy Walker

Trustee

Commercial One Realtors

Becky West

Trustee

Resident

John Wilkerson

Trustee

Carlile Patchen & Murphy

Cathryn Geppert

Ex-Officio

Discovery District Development Corporation

Downtown property owners keep us accountable. Check out our financials.

2018 Financials