who we are

Our Mission

UDO Creates, Connects, and Collaborates to promote economic growth and quality of life in our diverse neighborhoods

Who We Are

A non profit planning and community improvement organization.

Established in 1971 UDO is governed by a board of trustees representing community groups, social service agencies, businesses, churches, local government, and institutions.

What We Do

Primarily a planning organization, UDO acts as a liaison between the City of Columbus, the Ohio State University, and University District neighborhoods to coordinate community improvement projects.

Orgs We Run

Community Orgs We
Work With

Our Team

  • Nora Gerber

    Executive Director

  • DonWaun Valdry

    Operations Manager

  • Taiwan Brooks

    Stewards Team Lead

  • James Lewis, LSW

    UDO Social Worker

  • Camille Snyder

    Creative Projects Manager

safety. cleanliness. hospitality.

The University District Special Improvement District (UDSID) was established to improve the business environment and patron experience of the University District. It is a non-profit organization managed by a Board of Directors elected by property owners of the district. The SID provides a variety of services to make High Street and the business district adjacent to The Ohio State University a cleaner and safer place for our students, visitors, businesses, and employees.

Call or text to access
SID Services
(614) 395-1600
sid@universitydistrict.org

Our SID Stewards operate daily from
7:00am - 11:00pm