Parklets Come to Columbia!
The parklet is located on Washington Street between Main Street and Sumter Street in front of the historic Arcade Building.In case you missed it, The City's first public parklet has been installed on Washington Street between Main and Sumter Streets! This parklet will serve as a pilot project for additional similar public spaces in the future, and was made possible by a grant from the AARP Community Challenge Program. Additional support has been provided by One Columbia, City Center Partnership, and Southern Vistas. The vibrant public art is original work by Frankie Zombie.
A second public parklet is being installed on Hampton Street between Main and Sumter Streets. This parklet will feature the artwork of local artist Cait Maloney, and was made possible by a grant from the Knight Foundation. Additional support has been provided by One Columbia, City Center Partnership, and Southern Vistas.
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Calhoun Street Improvements
The City of Columbia hosted two virtual public information sessions on Tuesday, June 22nd, at 5:30pm and 6:30pm regarding the planned improvements on Calhoun Street between Wayne and Harden Streets. These duplicate meetings included a review of the road design and implementation schedule, and provided an opportunity for members of the public to ask questions about the planned project.
Improvements to Calhoun Street will occur as part of a partnership between the City of Columbia, the Richland County Penny Tax for Transportation, and Richland County CTC. Improvements will include resurfacing (from Wayne to Gregg), restriping, and bike accommodations.
- Striping Plan (PDF)
Improvements will be made to Calhoun Street from Wayne to Harden Streets
Pedestrian & Bicyclist Counts are back!
- Weekday Counts occur 7:30AM - 9:30AM Tuesday - Thursday mornings, and are scheduled for September 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, & 16, 2021
- Saturday Counts occur 10:00AM-12:00PM on September 11 & 18, 2021
