Tell Us What You Think
Throughout the project, we'll be collecting public input to inform the updated Zoning Ordinance. We encourage you to utilize the tools below to provide your ideas and feedback on the project.
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One of the goals of the ConnectColumbia Framework Plan is to promote additional housing opportunities to accommodate retirees and young professionals. As part of the project, we'll be reviewing the Zoning standards to permit smaller lot and home sizes to encourage such developments. What are some housing types that you think are missing in Columbia? Upload a photo and tell us why!
View All Ideasabout 1 month ago
Homeless shelters
You build them, people will come. Enough said??
4 months ago
Riverside development
The plan to develop multi-unit housing in riverside needs to be discussed with the existing home owners and residents. I do not believe this will be the best way to add affordable housing into the city.
about 1 month ago
We do not need any more mobile home parks in Columbia.
trailer houses
about 2 months ago
Lack of Retirement Advancement Friendly Housing
Many of the multifamily developments are townhomes with stairs and/or upstairs bedrooms. While that's likely reasonable for younger retirees that are transitioning out of the workforce, this is not feasible for many retirees in advanced age, as they cannot handle stairs. It would be great some see some ground floor living and/or condo developments for seniors/retirees to avoid ongoing relocation through aging.
13 days ago
Investing In Our City
The city should really invest it’s time and money into restoring neighborhoods and adding property value. Not on adding ‘affordable housing’. There is way more of this here still compared to other smaller cities. There are low-cost options still out there. Property value is still continuing to rise in Columbia thankfully, do not demolish this by investing the city’s money in projects that are not majority important. There are more important issues like: investing in schools and upgrading the older ones, adding landscaping, restoring buildings that need it instead of letting the character of Columbia fall apart. Make this the town people want it to be and are striving for it to be. Continue to invest in downtown and riverside.
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One of the goals of the ConnectColumbia Framework Plan is to require the use of quality building materials in historic and commercial areas. What types of building materials do you think are appropriate in Columbia's historic neighborhoods? What materials do you think are inappropriate? Share a photo to help illustrate your idea!
View All Ideas4 months ago
Eco Friendly materials and architecture.
Repurposing and using available green-centric building materials is an opportunity for a small town like us to set an example and work towards a more sustainable community. Buildings that feature and compliment trees, green space and community gardens. Green roofs and rainwater collection as well as energy reducing windows and machinery.
about 1 month ago
Architectural review guidelines
Some of the design guidelines for the architectural review board are out of date. Some metal exterior wall panels look great and are also durable. They do not have the look of the traditional metal building.
3 months ago
Fit the Character and Ecofriendly
I think new houses, developments, and businesses should attempt to fit the character of the neighborhood. Particularly repurposing older buildings. The old warehouse buildings could be rebuilt in that same style and used as apartments with stores below. Multi-unit developments, chain stores, and big box stores should be saved for less historic areas of Columbia. Columbia is on its way to becoming a tourist town. I have heard more and more people coming attracted by the small businesses in downtown. These should be protected and more should be helped in the arts district and other neighborhoods within walking distance of town.New businesses should be required to be as ecofriendly as possible. We are situated on one of the most biodiverse rivers in North America. That itself is becoming a tourist attraction with more people coming to kayak, hike, and mountain bike along the Duck. Green and ecofriendly materials should be used to protect our environment.
about 2 months ago
Skip the Vinyl
Skip the low quality vinyl siding that deteriorates quickly in the southern heat. The warped, mildewed, and damaged siding is unappealing when you're driving down major areas. Opt for brick and higher quality materials to reflect the downtown charm.
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One of the goals of the ConnectColumbia Framework Plan is to review and revise the Zoning Ordinance to ensure that context-responsive infill regulations will adequately protect existing neighborhoods from redevelopment pressures that are not in keeping with the scale and form of adjacent buildings. Show us an example of an infill project that you think does (or doesn't!) fit in its surroundings. Explain why! We'll use these examples to provide revised standards for infill development.
View All Ideas4 months ago
Riverside should remain single-family homes
Riverside is a neighborhood made up of single-family homes and has been for a long time. This is an historic area that will not benefit from the addition of condos or apartments. Traffic will be affected and the charm of our old neighborhood will suffer. Please, please find another place to build these. They do not make sense in Riverside. Thank you.
4 months ago
The new multi-family housing in riverside
I do not want a multi-unit development in riverside! I worry about packing in to many people into a small lot in the riverside neighborhood. I worry the developers and the city will not keep with the unique and historic architecture of this are and they will try to cram as many units as possible into that space.
3 months ago
Multi-Unit Developments
I am against the multi unit development in Riverside. It does not match the character of the neighborhood. I would love to see this area kept as green space because of the many adult/large trees. It would be a great expansion to the riverwalk to add hiking and biking trails here. I The property is situated directly above the River and next to some great local restaurants. It would be great to make them feel more connected to Downtown and the Riverwalk. It is also next to the CPWS station and you could educate visitors and residents on power and water systems.Most importantly I do not think the multi-unit development fits the historical Riverside neighborhood or any of the historic parts of Columbia. West 7th, Riverside, downtown and the arts district should be protected from being turned into Condos.
4 months ago
No condo/apartment/townhouse development in the Riverside neighborhood.
If infill is supposed to be fitting to the surrounding area then approving the building of condos, apartments, or townhouses in Riverside (around the intersection of Moore Dr. and Riverside Dr.) is absolutely going against that. This plan should not be approved for this neighborhood, single family homes that fit with the character of the existing homes around it would be a great use of the land.
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View All Ideasabout 2 months ago
Additional Local Restaurants and Shops
Reduce approval for chain restaurants - I think we have enough chicken! It'd be great to have more local restaurants and shopping near these developed areas, as downtown Columbia is heavily populated with government and law offices.
3 months ago
Ecotourism
I think Columbia does not realize it could set the example for surrounding towns in the area. It has the opportunity to be a small town Chattanooga. The empty lot on Riverside should be turned into a hiking trails with a Nature Center and an outfitter where you can rent bikes to ride the Riverwalk and Downtown. It should also feature an outfitter where you can rent kayaks and be put in at the Riverwalk and float to Chickasaw. This float takes you through town. It also ends at a great Chickasaw a great county park with mountain bike trails that people travel from Nashville to use. I think a rain garden teaching kids about the water cycle would be a cool feature. I think Columbia could benefit from a climbing gym and maybe a skate park. I would love to see all the warehouses/factories on the rebuilt and turned into businesses.
5 days ago
Amusement and Fun
I think Columbia needs to become another leader when it comes to the mid south. That said, many people are tired of having to drive hours to go to a water park. It gets super hot here in Tennessee as we all know. Why not repurpose some land and let's get them tourist dollars and build more jobs? Nothing is stopping us from getting our own water park. We definitely have space for it. So let's use it. No I'm not kidding! It'll boost the economy, it'll give our kids something to do during the summertime. And it'll bring people from all over. It's about time we extend our horizons.
9 days ago
Traffic light on trotwood/pleasant drive
We really need a light at trotwood and pleasant drive. It’s getting increasingly hard to leave our neighborhood because of how busy the road has gotten. Also, I see a lot of people walking down trotwood. It would be nice if there were sidewalks for the pedestrians, so they don’t get hit by people that constantly drive illegally on the shoulder to go around cars they are too impatient to wait on. I’m always worried someone will be injured.
about 2 months ago
Require Green Space
Require green space, walking trails, and landscaping as part of all new communities by setting a minimum threshold. Many new communities feature green spaces that are purely retention ponds and nothing more. Require landscaping and trees to reflect what was destroyed for developers to clear land. Opt to require common areas with walking trails, gazebos, seating, etc. to help support community settings.
