City of Columbia Community Development Department announces 2025 Community Development Week and 50th anniversary
March 31, 2025
WHO: City of Columbia Community Development Department
WHAT: City of Columbia Community Development department is celebrating fifty years of service and Community Development Week with various activities.
WHEN: Monday, April 21, 2025 – Friday, April 25, 2025
Event Schedule:
Monday, April 21, 2025
Location: Brunch at Segra Park Club Lounge, 3rd floor, 1640 Freed Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
CD Brunch is only for our partnering agencies, banks, and neighborhood leaders. The brunch will feature Mayor Rickenmann, City Council and City of Columbia leadership.
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Location: Day of Service with Richland County at Harvest Hope, 2220 Shop Rd, Columbia, SC 29201
Time: 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Community Development along with Richland County Community Development will host a Day of Service at Harvest Hope.
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Location: CD Neighborhood Tour with City Council
Tour sites:
- Eau Claire Health Clinic
- Lorick Place
- Toasty Hot Spot
- Village at Congaree Pointe
- Edisto Place
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Community Development will host a neighborhood tour at federally funded sites administered by the Community Development department for Mayor Rickenmann, City Council, City of Columbia leadership, and Richland County.
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Digital & Social Media Engagement Highlight CD 50th
Community Development will have a social media engagement day celebrating our 50th year anniversary using the #CD50th.
Friday, April 25, 2025
Location: CD Block Party, 2300 Bull Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Join us! Community Development is inviting the public for the CD block party. Join us as we celebrate by checking out informational booths provided by our City of Columbia departments and enjoy local food vendors with the Office of Business Opportunities Food Truck Friday.
About Community Development
Our mission is to improve the quality of life for Columbia’s citizens by providing economic, housing and social opportunities. We are the fuel supporting the local economy by providing resources and opportunities for growth.
Community Development administers federal, state and local funding and ensures compliance.
Community Development programs increase home-ownership and build neighborhood capacity while offering excellent customer service. Partnerships with banks, neighborhoods and organizations allow us to improve the quality of life and continue to make Columbia a world class city.
For more information, contact The City of Columbia Community Development department at 803-545-3373.
