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Envision Columbus is a project of The Heritage Fund, the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County.  Completed in late 2018, it provides a flexible framework to guide the next evolution of downtown Columbus and the surrounding neighborhoods. The plan is an update to the 2005 Downtown Strategic Development Plan, and establishes priorities that will define the [...]

For the Liquid Road schedule and information, please visit the City Engineering Local Improvement Projects page.  

Westenedge Drive Improvement Project A Public Open House was held Tuesday June 12 from 4-6 PM at City Hall in the Cal Brand Meeting Room.  The public was invited to review plans and comment. Items to view from the meeting: Project Overview Exhibit 1 Exhibit 2 Residents may contact the City Engineer's office at (812) [...]

The City of Columbus will hold a dedication of the newly completed green space at Indiana Avenue and State Street to the Memorial Life of Sgt. Jonathon Michael Hunter on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at 11:00 am. Mayor Jim Lienhoop and Columbus Councilman Dascal Bunch will be on hand to offer a few remarks regarding the [...]

At the June 11 meeting, the Columbus City Utilities Board officially approved the appointment of Scott Dompke as its new Director.  Dompke will replace Keith Reeves, who is retiring after serving as Director since 1997.  He has served the City of Columbus in various roles for the last 38 years, beginning in 1980. Dompke will [...]

On Thursday, May 31, it was reported by the Department of Public Works that the warning siren at 200 S and Shadow Creek was not functioning due to technical issues. As of June 5, the siren is now operational and working. Thank you for your patience and understanding during repairs.

The Commissioners of the Columbus Housing Authority announced the retirement of Executive Director, Deborah Holt, effective June 1, 2018. Ms. Holt joined the Columbus Housing Authority in April, 1999. Prior to that time, she was the Housing Manager for the Decatur, IL housing authority, where she oversaw 500 public housing units. Since then, she has [...]

Annual Street Sweeping will begin Monday, May 21. On a specific date, City streets will be posted with "NO PARKING" signs for street sweeping. Please abide by the date(s) posted on these signs to avoid having your vehicle towed. Vehicles must be removed on the date of sweeping. Sweeping will be postponed a day for [...]

The City of Columbus Redevelopment Commission is excited to announce a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly constructed and completed State Street Bridge and Corridor Project on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at 4:00 pm at the Gateway Node on the north side of the bridge. The public is invited to attend. Mayor Jim Lienhoop and Columbus [...]