On this page you can get involved in the development of the strategic plan by sharing your opinions, thoughts, and ideas through the three different engagement methods. Click on the tabs below to submit a response to each.

Community Survey

Ideas Wall

What is your vision for the City in five years?

Post your idea about any of the following categories from the dropdown: 1. City Communications/Engagement, 2. Homelessness, 3. Streets, 4. Code Enforcement and Litter, 5. Public Safety and Crime Prevention. After you submit your response, please check out the other engagement tools to participate further and share additional thoughts! (max 140 characters).

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10 June, 2026

Pep says:

I would love to see better transportation and ways to get around town.

9 June, 2026

Lizzy says:

Make it possible for retired people to live here without a car. Improve downtown access and parking.

6 June, 2026

Gracie says:

Pass an ordinance prohibiting data centers in Columbia and put more solar panels on city owned buildings.

5 June, 2026

Felicity says:

I don’t subscribe to a paper or watch tv. Would love it if the city would post coming events & send it electronically with our utility bill.

5 June, 2026

Rhonda M says:

I volunteer with the city and help with litter pickup. I would like to see the city encourage residents to adopt one street to pick up.

2 June, 2026

Como_citizen says:

Live billboard of all city events

2 June, 2026

ComoJeff says:

Stadium boulevard roadside looks horrible it needs serious beautification. Especially along residential neighborhoods.

31 May, 2026

NoBigBro says:

Remove the Flock Cameras. These are being used to create a nationwide database that is shared with the federal government and private corps.

29 May, 2026

GeauxColumbia! says:

Homelessness is a nationwide challenge. It needs to be addressed along with mental health issues that can lead to homelessness and crime. Be

28 May, 2026

Let's Go! says:

Build a bigger jail and make an example of criminals really being punished for their crimes!

27 May, 2026

Mid-city says:

No racing allowed on our thoroughfares...strictly enforce automobile noise violations...the nights are no longer quiet in our fair city.

26 May, 2026

Up North says:

Public transit availability north of I-70 to shopping areas and central Columbia

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What do you want the City of Columbia to be like five years from now?

Share any thoughts and feedback that you would like the City Council and City Staff to consider in the development of the City of Columbia Strategic Plan. After you submit your response, please check out the other engagement tools to participate further and share additional thoughts!
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