• 30-years of deterioration
• Distressed and poor condition
• Substantial ruts and cracking

• Improve the infrastructure
• Move traffic and pedestrians more safely and efficiently along 23rd Street
• Provide durable and maintainable landscapes
• Create a sense of community pride

• Remove/replace existing pavement
• Add turning lane and geometric modifications at intersections
• Rebuild sidewalks, curb ramps, curb inlets, storm serves
• Update roadway lighting and traffic signals
• Add streetscaping elements

• Streets represent our community; 23rd Street is our "doorway" to families, CEOs, tourists, future employees.
• Around 100 businesses are located along the nearly 3-mile route.
• Between 14k and 26k cars travel 23rd Street daily.
• Businesses on treescaped streets show up to 12% higher income streams
• Green spaces, trees, and special lighting instill pride in our community and beautify our intersections, sidewalks, and streets.
• The project enhances Columbus's part of the historic Lincoln Highway.

• Pinnacle Bank- $2,500
• Cornerstone Bank- $2,500
• First National Bank- $2,500
• Great Plains State Bank- $2,500
• Keep Columbus Beautiful- $5,000
• Columbus Area Chamber of
• Commerce $5,000
• Columbus Community Foundation- $24,000

*Additional Resources Are Needed

• The city is investing millions in infrastructure (water, sewer, electrical, etc.).
• As well as $500,000 in streetscaping.

• The Streetscaping Committee is securing funding for additional streetscaping amenities to complement the City's investment.
• Keep Columbus Beautiful will serve as the fiscal agent and collect the funds to be paid to the city for additional streetscaping elements.

• 14 additional backlit street signs ($24k)
• 210 additional trees ($66k)
• Additional planters and benches ($35k)

• Grants
• Business Contributions
• Campaign Pledges
• Corporate Donations
• Potential Sponsors