VISION
We envision Columbia as a vibrant, prosperous, innovative and appealing community.
MISSION
The Columbia Development Corporation is a catalyst that stimulates economic and residential development served to advance the overall quality of life in Columbia.
WHO ARE WE
For more than 30 years the Columbia Development Corporation (CDC) has assisted economic development in Columbia through public-private partnerships and business development. Created in 1983 the CDC made its mark on Columbia guiding the 20 year redevelopment of the Congaree Vista, the former warehouse and railroad district, into a premiere arts and entertainment destination. The Vista set the stage for the renaissance of the entire Columbia City Center that is underway today. Now the CDC serves a huge area of the city including the Vista and Five Points entertainment districts and the Devine Street shopping district. We also serve the most vibrant downtown neighborhoods including Shandon, Olympia, Rosewood, and many others. With two healthy entertainment districts and great neighborhoods bracketing the downtown commercial office district the CDC strives to support appropriate and sustainable development to increase opportunities for business, citizens, and visitors.