Columbia Invites Residents to Participate in Upcoming Citizen Input Meetings for Community Development

Columbia Residents: Your Voice Matters! Join Us for Citizen Input Meetings

Hey Columbia! Ready to roll up those sleeves and get involved in shaping the future of our lovely city? Well, you’re in luck! The City of Columbia is excited to announce a series of upcoming Citizen Input Meetings happening across each city council district. This is a golden opportunity for you to share your thoughts and ideas on community development!

What’s the Buzz About?

So, what’s all this chatter about? The city’s Community Development Department is cooking up a new Consolidated Action Plan, and they need your help! Every five years, this important plan is crafted based on guidelines from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (that’s a mouthful, right?). The goal of this plan is to guide Columbia’s community development strategy by sniffing out priority needs through a solid assessment of our city’s demographics, obstacles to fair housing, market analysis, and—of course—your valuable input!

Get Ready for the Meetings!

Mark your calendars, folks! Here’s when and where you can step in and make your voice heard:

• Council District 1 – Citizen Input Meeting:
  December 4, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
  Print Building, 3907 Ensor Avenue, Columbia, SC 29203
• Council District 3 – Citizen Input Meeting:
  December 5, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
  Melrose Park Community Center, 1500 Fairview Drive, Columbia, SC 29205
• Council District 4 – Citizen Input Meeting:
  December 9, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
  1117 Brandon Avenue, Columbia, SC 29209
• Council District 2 – Citizen Input Meeting:
  December 12, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
  Charles R. Drew Wellness Center, 2101 Walker Solomon Way, Columbia, SC 29204

You can head to any of these meetings, regardless of your district! Each session is set to be an engaging experience with plenty of chances to weigh in on what matters to you. Your thoughts could help guide decision-making in our community.

Can’t Make It? No Problem!

If you can’t make it to a meeting in person, don’t sweat it! The City of Columbia has made it easy for you to participate from the comfort of your home. There’s an online community survey available in both Spanish and English. Just head over to the city’s official website and let your thoughts flow!

Weather Update: Dress for Success!

Now, as you plan your trip to the meetings, don’t forget to check the weather! On the day of the meetings, forecast calls for some mixed sunshine and clouds with a high around 58°F. That’s pretty comfortable, but it can get chilly at night with temperatures dropping down to about 28°F. So, throw on a warm jacket and maybe grab a cozy scarf while you head out!

Let’s Make Columbia Even Better Together!

So, Columbia, are you ready to jump in and have your say? We hope to see lots of familiar faces at these meetings! Let’s join forces and make our community an even better place to live, work, and play. Your ideas can spark some serious change. Let’s do this!