Capital Crossroads SID

It takes special effort to become a great place to live, work, relax and have fun.

And for the 38-square-block area of downtown between the Convention Center and I-70, that special effort took on a new form in 2001 with the creation of Capital Crossroads SID (Special Improvement District).

This private-sector organization is voluntarily funded by more than 500 property owners with the primary purpose of making downtown the cleanest, safest and most attractive commercial area in central Ohio.

Capital Crossroads promotes downtown with initiatives such as Pearl Market, Downtown Live and the Capitol Square kickball league. And, in keeping with the organization’s mission, downtown ambassadors provide safety and cleaning services to the District seven days a week, 356 days a year.

Like other SIDs or BIDs (Business Improvement Districts), Capital Crossroads SID is made up of area property owners, both commercial and residential, who voluntarily agree to assess themselves in order to fund a wide range of services in common areas. This can include cleaning and maintenance, safety and security, outreach, marketing and promotions, and special events. Property owners determine every aspect of the plan for services, including the types of services offered and length of term. Because a SID assessment is similar to a property tax, SIDs require legislative authorization by the local government.

                      

For a list of member services, please click here.

Administrative Office:
23 North Fourth Street
Columbus, OH 43215
Office: (614) 645-5133
Customer Service Hotline: (614) 228-5718
Cleve Ricksecker, Executive Director

Board of Trustees
Chairman: Todd Bemis CAPA
Vice Chairman: Jeffrey Wolf Continental Realty
Treasurer: Kathy Hall 10 West Broad Street
Secretary: Paul Sipp Turkey Run
Trustees: Mick Ball Skilken-Karlsberger Ltd.
  Leslie Brady Sixty Spring, Resident
  Tammy Dosch Capitol Square Limited.
  Bruce Flyer Hyatt on Capitol Square
  Scott Linville Huntington Center
  Doug Moore Central Ohio Transit Authority
  Saima Rawji The Brunson, Resident
  Dan Reynolds Bricker & Eckler
  Dan Rost Nationwide Insurance
  Kristi Rudolph 175 South Third Street
  Richard Machinski Huntington Bank
  Michael Stevens City of Columbus
Ex-Officio: Robbie Banks Columbus Chamber
  Amy Taylor Capitol South / CDDC

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