Taxi stands to stay in Columbia
Columbia’s City Council unanimously voted to make downtown taxi stands and no-pick-up zones permanent on Monday night.
View ArticleColumbia 6th ward council race gets contentious
This week on Talking Politics we investigate the claims and accusations made during a surprisingly contentious race for Columbia's sixth ward city council seat.
View ArticleHoppe dominates Sixth Ward race
Supporters of Barbara Hoppe congratulated her for her victory in the 6th ward council race at her watch party in downtown Columbia. After hearing the final results, Hoppe said her victory shows what...
View ArticleColumbia to study city use of fluoride in water
The city of Columbia is now reviewing the use of fluoride in the city’s water supply.
View ArticleMoratorium on demolitions in downtown Columbia fails
The Columbia Daily Tribune reports the Columbia City Council voted Tuesday night against an ordinance that would have put a created a six-month moratorium on demolition permits in downtown Columbia.
View ArticleHow C-2 zoning could make or break Columbia
Most of downtown Columbia is zoned for "central business." But the same zone that lets developers build small boutiques with loft apartments lets in huge, disruptive housing complexes like the...
View ArticleHow zoning laws shape downtown Columbia
An influx of student housing downtown has Columbia wondering what will become of its beloved District, for better or worse. And the Niedermeyer house, the city’s oldest building, was almost...
View ArticleCollegiate Housing Partners seeks parking variance for project
At a city hall meeting last night, a St. Louis company looking to set up a new housing complex in downtown Columbia addressed several issues it’s facing regarding the construction plans.
View ArticleCity council votes against rezoning for proposed CVS pharmacy
The Columbia City Council voted to not pass a bill to rezone 1.39 acres on the corner of Providence Road and East Broadway to build a CVS pharmacy Monday evening. The pharmacy would have consisted of a...
View ArticleColumbia commemorates 25th anniversary with Japanese city
Columbia shares connections with many international cities, including its sister city of Hakusan City in Japan.City officials welcomed delegates this week from Columbia’s sister city Hakusan City in...
View ArticleOffer on Table to Buy Out Mobile Home Residents
The residents of the Regency Mobile Home Park are left with few options after a meeting with a potential buyer this week.
View ArticleCity Council considers repeal of eviction relief
A provision that offers three months of free rent to evicted mobile park residents in Columbia is now facing a challenge.
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