Citizen Topic Groups

Public Communications serves as a communications link between the city of Columbia’s municipal government and the citizens. The Public Communications Office coordinates several programs that are designed to link citizens with their city government.

Citizen Topic Groups

List of Topic Groups and Meeting Minutes

Arts and Culture – Includes: new attractions; support and promote the arts
Community Character – Includes: community appearance; historic preservation; revitalization
Community Facilities and Services - Includes: community facilities and services; public safety; law enforcement
Community Pride and Human Relations – Includes: diversity / tolerance; sense of community; youth
Development – Includes: plan and manage growth; infrastructure; land preservation; neighborhoods; redevelopment
Downtown – Includes: housing; investments; mobility
Economic Development – Includes: airport; economic development; jobs and job training; science and technology
Education – Includes: curriculum and programs; facilities (size/capacity); resource allocation; quality education
Environment – Includes: environmental quality; energy; resource conservation
Governance / Decision-making – Includes: community involvement; government
Health, Social Services, and Affordable Housing – Includes: affordable housing; health; poverty/homelessness; social services; seniors
Parks, Recreation, and Greenways – Includes: parks; recreation
Transportation – Includes: alternative transportation (pedestrian/bike); public transportation (service); general transportation (road network, advance planning and development, traffic management)