Redevelopment is more than construction or renovation; it empowers the community to have a hand in improving quality of life and the surrounding environment as a result of sound planning practices.

The City of Columbus Indiana Redevelopment Department plays a key role in the enhancement of the quality of life of the City of Columbus and Bartholomew County.  Commission staff work with the Mayor, City Council and members of the Redevelopment Commission to ensure that the City of Columbus develops projects that include: benefiting the overall community; retaining and creating good-paying jobs; supporting local businesses; providing quality housing options; redeveloping properties; and reinforcing our community’s commitment to innovative design and responsible development.

The Redevelopment Department’s staff includes an Executive Director, a Project Coordinator and an Administrative Assistant. The Director works in conjunction with diverse community interests and potential developers on all Redevelopment projects.  A variety of economic development options are utilized to make Columbus competitive for future job growth and development, including Tax Increment Financing (TIF). This innovative economic development tool provides the Commission staff and locally-elected leadership the option of providing financing to support future growth and development.

We are committed to being consistent, accessible and transparent in all of our actions and decisions to improve our community.  We believe in balanced growth and revitalization.  This is achieved through creative public and private engagement that seeks to promote and encourage business growth, expand economic and employment opportunities, and improve our quality of life.  The Redevelopment Commission administers and funds projects after extensive public review and approval.

The Columbus Redevelopment Commission is composed of five (5) voting members with three (3) appointed by the Mayor and two (2) by the City Council. In addition, membership includes one (1) non-voting member of the school corporation and one (1) non-voting liaison from the City Council.   All of the members are local residents. The Commission meets in regular session – open to the public, once a month.  Records of the Commission’s meetings and agenda are maintained online and posted to this website

INVITATION TO BID  – City of Columbus Riverfront Construction (trail connector, dam removal, and in-river improvements) project prequalification access can be obtained now by emailing terri@zurbuchinc.com. Prequalified bidders will be able to bid on the project scopes of work: site clearing and enabling, In-river work, site concrete, site electrical, landscaping and fencing.  A pre-bid meeting will be held in the Cal Brand Meeting Hall at Columbus City Hall (123 Washington Street, Columbus, IN 47201) on Tuesday, October 1st at 10am.  A second pre-bid meeting will take place at Columbus City Hall in the Council Chambers on Friday, October 11th at 10am. Bids will be due on Tuesday, October 29th at 11am.

The full bid notice may be accessed by visiting the project webpage.