City of Columbia

The city of Columbia is holding a discussion on the process being used to accept proposals for the space that formerly housed the Shops at Sharp End.

City leaders pointed to a handful of recent initiatives aimed at reducing crime downtown in response to public criticism about downtown safety from University of Missouri System President Mun Choi.

At a Monday work session, City Council moved discussion on potential changes to the short-term rental ordinance to 2027.

The Columbia City Council is set to consider rezoning property to build a new 305-unit student housing development during Monday's regular meeting.

A steering committee has been formed to create a plan to address homelessness in Columbia, according to a city news release sent Wednesday afternoon.

The program lets Douglass High students gain certification in construction, highway construction, carpentry and teaching.

The city of Columbia's Public Transit Advisory Committee met Tuesday about various recommendations to be made to the city of Columbia on the budget.

A public hearing Monday night will also address construction of a new fire station for the east-central corridor of the city.

The council will also consider appropriations for an Allegiant Air revenue guarantee and the North Village Park.

Residents of unincorporated Boone County can't vote in Columbia's elections, don't pay city taxes and receive different services.