Downtown Columbus, Inc. (DCI) is a private nonprofit organization whose mission is to lead city-changing projects and collaborations that improve the connectivity, livability and inclusivity of the Downtown Columbus experience.
Formerly known as the Columbus Downtown Development Corporation (CDDC) and Capitol South, Downtown Columbus, Inc. drives development and progress of the Downtown Columbus Strategic Plan, working collaboratively across sectors toward the vision for Downtown Columbus to become a neighborhood of connected, people-first urban districts that can be enjoyed by all.
For more than two decades, Downtown Columbus, Inc., has been leading transformational change in the heart of Columbus bringing an influx of residents and investment, all guided by the community through Downtown Strategic Plans.
The 2010 Downtown Strategic plan emphasized projects, creating greenspaces like Columbus Commons, the Scioto Mile and Dorrian Green, along with cultural amenities such as the National Veterans Memorial and Museum and American Museum of Natural History at COSI, to catalyze new neighborhoods like RiverSouth and The Peninsula.
In the 2022 Downtown Strategic Plan, the community made the priority clear: people. In 2023 Downtown Columbus, Inc. began immediately delivering what residents wanted.
In 2023, Downtown Columbus, Inc. achieved significant milestones, showcasing our commitment to enriching and enhancing the vibrant fabric of our community.
These accomplishments reflect our unwavering dedication to fostering a dynamic, inclusive, and thriving Downtown Columbus for all. There’s more in store for Downtown Columbus so check back often or follow along on social media for the latest developments.
Downtown Columbus Inc. is a private, non-profit development corporation with a mission to lead city-changing projects in the heart of Ohio’s capital city. Downtown Columbus Inc. was created in 2002 to implement the Downtown Strategic Plan.
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