Columbus Downtown 2030 Strategic Plan

Let's shape a vibrant future for Downtown Columbus, together.

The City of Columbus and the Columbus Redevelopment Commission are developing a strategic plan to energize and invest in Downtown Columbus. Join us in shaping its future! This site will share project details, updates, and engagement opportunities—check back often for the latest.

ABOUT

About the Plan

The City of Columbus has partnered with Sasaki to develop an updated downtown strategic development plan that recognizes the recent history of redevelopment, incorporates current initiatives, and provides a clear, comprehensive strategy for continued advancement. Envision Columbus, the most recent strategic plan, was completed in 2018. Some solutions provided were implemented, but many were affected by the pandemic. Columbus Downtown 2030 has a smaller footprint but includes more available buildings and spaces for consideration and will reflect a post-pandemic landscape.

This plan will:

Express a compelling, aspirational vision, which can be benchmarked or achieved within 5-10 years.

Identify near-term recommendations for immediate execution that align with long-term benchmarking and goals.

Be rooted in the economic potential of the Columbus community.

Recognize the unique nature of the City of Columbus and its legacy and future.

Be actionable.

Include feedback from members of all available community demographics and key stakeholders.

These key questions will guide outcomes from an updated downtown strategic development plan:

  • How do we build a downtown where people want to be?

  • How do we maximize the use of the spaces and places downtown?

  • What gaps do we have downtown, and how do we address those gaps?

Community & stakeholder engagement

Community & stakeholder engagement

Community & stakeholder engagement

Downtown needs assessment

Downtown needs assessment

Downtown needs assessment

Growth & investment scenarios

Growth & investment scenarios

Growth & investment scenarios

Preferred plan

Preferred plan

Preferred plan

Implementation guidance & action plan

Implementation guidance & action plan

Implementation guidance & action plan

PROCESS

Schedule + Engagement

Phase 1: Project Start-up

November 2024

Phase 2: Analysis & Needs Assessment

December 2024 - January 2025

Current Phase

Phase 3: Downtown Plan Development

February 2025 - March 2025

Phase 4: Implementation Guidance

April 2025- May 2025

Phase 5: Downtown Plan Documentation

May 2025 - June 2025

Phase 1: Discovery & Alignment

November 2024

Phase 2: Analysis & Needs Assessment

December 2024 - January 2025

Current Phase

Phase 3: Downtown Plan Development

February 2025 - March 2025

Phase 4: Implementation Guidance

April 2025- May 2025

Phase 5: Downtown Plan Documentation

May 2025 - June 2025

Phase 1: Project Start-up

Current Phase

Phase 2: Analysis & Needs Assessment

Current Phase

Phase 3: Downtown Plan Development

February 2025 - March 2025

Phase 4: Implementation Guidance

April 2025- May 2025

Phase 5: Downtown Plan Documentation

May 2025 - June 2025

Phase 1: Project Start-up

November 2024

Phase 2: Analysis & Needs Assessment

December 2024 - January 2025

Current Phase

Phase 3: Downtown Plan Development

February 2025 - March 2025

Phase 4: Implementation Guidance

April 2025- May 2025

Phase 5: Downtown Plan Documentation

May 2025 - June 2025

EVENTS

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

The downtown strategic planning process will have multiple opportunities for the public to be involved and provide their input. There will be numerous public meetings and events scattered around Columbus. Continue to check the website so you can be sure to know of opportunities on the horizon!

January 23, 2025

Community Workshop

January 23, 2025

Community Workshop

January 23, 2025

Community Workshop

Thursday, January 23, 2025 4pm - 7pm The Commons 300 Washington Street, Columbus, IN 47201

January 23, 2025

Community Workshop

Thursday, January 23, 2025 4pm - 7pm The Commons 300 Washington Street, Columbus, IN 47201

CONTACT

Get Involved

We are eager to hear from you about your vision for Columbus. Please use the form below to share any questions, comments, or concerns.

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