downtown 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.

The proposed ordinance is intended to clarify where people downtown are allowed to sleep outdoors, said Nickie Davis, executive director of The District.

In an email, Mun Choi singled out a North Ninth Street nightclub, and advocated for city leaders to revoke its liquor license.

Columbia Restaurant Week begins Friday, and 21 downtown restaurants and cafes are participating.

Seventy businesses and organizations have co-signed The District's letter asking Columbia leaders to address the city's "urban camping" problem.

Each ward will hold an informational meeting for residents about a proposed public safety sales tax.

A team of seven will be on duty from 4:30 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. Wednesday through Saturday to help out in the center of the city.

A new Block by Block Safety Ambassador program launched Wednesday in downtown Columbia.

The North Village Park will have accessible parking, ADA compliant sidewalks and have sensory-based playground features.