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Columbia Riverfront Park – Connecting the City to the River Again
BOUDREAUX is proud to be part of the design team led by Field Operations, recently selected by the City of Columbia for the transformative Riverfront Park project.
This long-anticipated initiative will unlock new public access to Columbia’s rivers, reconnecting downtown to the Congaree River at the confluence of the Saluda and Broad rivers. By extending Williams Street along the river’s edge, the project lays the groundwork for future greenways, parks, and river-oriented amenities – creating a vibrant, accessible riverfront for residents, students, and visitors alike.
Reconnecting the City to Its Rivers
For decades, Columbia’s rivers have been one of its greatest natural assets, yet largely inaccessible from downtown. This project directly addresses that challenge by opening seven and a half acres of underutilized riverfront land and establishing the infrastructure needed to support public spaces, recreation, and long-term development on higher ground.
A Collaborative Civic Vision
Working alongside Field Operations and the City of Columbia, BOUDREAUX is excited to contribute to a project providing public engagement and architecture services. This effort prioritizes public access, environmental stewardship, and long-term community benefit. Together, the team will help shape a riverfront that reflects Columbia’s identity, celebrates its natural landscape, and creates new opportunities for recreation, gathering, and economic vitality.
We look forward to sharing more as this landmark project moves from vision to reality.
