S.P.E.E.D. - Sustainability, Planning, Education, Engagement, Development
2020
January 2020 - Neighborhood Matching Grant Workshop
Description: Neighborhood Improvement Program (NIP) staff will present an overview of the Neighborhood Matching Grant, including what types of projects are eligible for grant funds and what organizations need to submit as part of a successful application. NIP staff will be present to assist in completing applications during the event.
Date(s): January 9 and 16
Time(s): 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Venue: 4th Floor Conference Room, 2020 Hampton Street, Columbia, SC 29204
Host(s): CP&D Planning Services Division
February 2020 – Planning for S.P.E.E.D.
Description: Neighborhood Improvement Program (NIP) staff will introduce citizens to S.P.E.E.D. "Sustainability, Planning, Education, Engagement, Development". Staff will kick off the 2020 year events with a short introduction to SPEED followed by presentations from the Business Service Center and Assessor's Office. Business Service Center staff will provide information on the upcoming renewal deadline as well as licensing requirements for businesses operating in Richland County. The Assessor's Office will discuss property tax reassessments and newly available online applications for establishing legal residency.
Date(s): February 20
Time(s): 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Venue: 4th Floor Conference Room, 2020 Hampton Street, Columbia, SC 29204
Host(s): CP&D Planning Services Division, CP&D Business Service Center, CP&D Assessor's Office
March 2020 – Gaining S.P.E.E.D. for Fair Housing Month
Description: The Neighborhood Improvement Program (NIP) is collaborating with the Community Development Division on a joint presentation leading up to Fair Housing Month in April. NIP staff will discuss the neighborhood matching grant and provide an overview of NIP programs at the Richland County Home Ownership Assistance Program (RCHAP) Orientation for potential first-time homebuyers. Registration is required for the RCHAP orientation.
Date(s): March 18
Time(s): 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Venue: Decker Center, Sheriff’s Annex, 2500 Decker Boulevard, Columbia, SC 29223
Registration: Call 803-576-2230 for details. Additional registration details will follow.
Host(s): CP&D Community Development Division, CP&D Planning Services Division
September 2020 – Hitting the Brakes on S.P.E.E.D for PARK(ing) Day
Description: PARK(ing) Day is a demonstration for open-source urban design, accessible to all. In response, thousands of people around the globe create hundreds of “PARK” installations during the annual international event. The mission of PARK(ing) Day is to call attention to the need for more urban open space, to generate critical debate around how public space is created and allocated, and to improve the quality of urban human habitat.
While PARK(ing) Day is going virtual due to Covid19 for 2020, this year’s event is held on September 18. Staff thought it was important to celebrate virtually with the citizens to provide an educational opportunity on the importance of creating public spaces, rethinking the design of those spaces, and how public art can be an amenity to an area.
The City of Columbia is also celebrating virtually by posting on social media platforms @CityofColumbia, @ColaCompass, @ASLA.SouthCarolina, and @OneColumbia.
Learn about the history of PARK(ing) day on CityLab or the resources below.
Resource(s): PARK(ing) Day Information Pamphlet; PARK(ing) Day 2020 Video; PARK(ing) Day How-to
Date(s): September 18
Time(s): All Day Event
Venue: Available, empty parking stalls; Virtual, pictures may be uploaded on social media tagging @richlandcountysc and with the hashtag #parkingday2020 #ASLAParkingDay and #ParkingDaysPast
Host(s): CP&D Planning Services Division
All events are free and open to the public. Registration is not required to attend events unless otherwise listed. Visit this page regularly for updates and information about upcoming SPEED events in 2020.