{"id":11,"date":"2017-01-11T14:38:12","date_gmt":"2017-01-11T14:38:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.columbus.in.gov\/redevelopment\/?page_id=11"},"modified":"2026-05-07T13:03:55","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T17:03:55","slug":"riverfront-reimagine-project","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.columbus.in.gov\/redevelopment\/riverfront-reimagine-project\/","title":{"rendered":"Our River…Our Riverfront Project"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Our River… Our Riverfront<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The East Fork of the White River runs alongside the Columbus downtown district and historic Mill Race Park. The riverfront area between the 2nd and 3rd Street bridges has long been identified as a priority site in need of revitalization and repair. Over many years and several iterations, the Our River\u2026 Our Riverfront project has sought to address the many safety and environmental concerns the area presents, including the failing low-head dam; barriers to emergency personnel access; erosion of the dam that risks exposure to a nearby delisted superfund site; and the challenging connection points between popular segments of the People Trail. After many years of delays due to permitting, rising construction costs, and an evolution of project scope, this vital project is now under way.<\/p>\n

In 2025, Columbus Redevelopment oversaw a redesign of the project based on the recommendations from a community-led Guiding Team. The new concept addresses each of the above safety concerns, while providing community value and economic stimulus through expansion of the area\u2019s trail system, strengthening the connection between downtown and Mill Race for both residents and visitors alike, and by providing a new riverfront community gathering area with a new access point for in-river recreation.<\/p>\n

Project Goals<\/strong><\/h2>\n