Columbia Standard

With construction underway, Columbia's BullStreet District begins to take shape

By Carrie Bradon | Jul 17, 2021

The largest city-center development east of the Mississippi — The BullStreet District — to repurpose and transform 181 acres of Columbia land into walkable areas of residential, retail, restaurant and recreational space is underway.

Benjamin, mayors gather to support, urge US lawmakers to pass bipartisan infrastructure bill

By Carrie Bradon | Jul 17, 2021

A recent gathering of nonpartisan Republican, Democrat and Independent mayors announced their support for the nation's bipartisan infrastructure deal at the U.S. Conference of Mayors in Washington, D.C.

Housing report reveals low-wage earners unable to afford to recent in majority of US

By Carrie Bradon | Jul 17, 2021

Even a one-bedroom apartment is out of reach for individuals who earn minimum wage in every state, metro area or county, according to a recent report released by the National Low Income Housing Coalition.