Development

Development

Columbia's downtown area has never been stronger. Over the past 10 years, property values have increased substantially, historic renovations are adding new commercial and residential space and the number of retail, restaurant and entertainment choices is unparalleled in the region.

As the city grows, we're making sure The District remains the economic and cultural heart of the city. This means higher density development, eliminating surface parking lots, encouraging more residential development and building up rather than out.

Basic development resources:

Development Incentives

Current Projects

Development Studies


New!

LocationOne Information System - KCP&L

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Starting your own business in The District is easier than you think. Download our new business brochure and get started.
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The Small Business & Technology Development Center is now located in The District! Take a look at their new training sessions on topics ranging from start ups to financing to marketing.
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Downtown Business Incubator. Looking for space and support for your burgeoning business? Check out what the Downtown Incubator can offer you.
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I wish this was... We crowdsourced a vacanct building on Broadway. Check out what types of busineses people would like to see.
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Overview of market demand. Retail, office and residential demand.
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Retail/Restaurant Survey Report. Find out what types of businesses District customers want.
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Search LocationOne

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Columbia Kudos

Best Place for Start Ups.
Columbia Ranked #1 by Business Week.
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Best Place in Missouri to Open a Restaurant in 2010.
Columbia Ranked #46 in Entire Nation.
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Best Small Place For Business And Careers for 2010.
Columbia ranked #8 in country, #1 in state.
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Columbia Ranked #9 in Nation.
2009 report names Columbia as one of the top college towns.
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Columbia Named to Best Towns of 2008 List.
Outside Magazine ranks Columbia 10th in nation.
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Best Place in Missouri to Start a Business
Columbia 14th in nation; 5th among cities of 250,000 or less.
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Columbia named Most Creative Community.
Columbia first in the state to receive honor.
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Ranked by Forbes as One of the Smartest Cities.
Columbia is 11th in nation.
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6th Best in Nation for College Educated Workers.
Creative workers key for knowledge-based companies.
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Country Homes Top Green Cities.
Columbia ranked 7th for green lifestyles and quality of life.
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