thumb|Downtown apartment and mixed-use development next to the Missouri United Methodist Church in June 2017 Since the early-21st century, a large number of high-rise apartment complexes have been built in downtown Columbia. Many of these buildings also offer mixed-use business and retail space on the lower levels. These developments have not been without criticism, with some expressing concern the buildings hurt the historic feel of the area, or that the city does not yet have the infrastructure to support them.
thumb|Downtown apartment and mixed-use development next to the Missouri United Methodist Church in June 2017 Since the early-21st century, a large number of high-rise apartment complexes have been built in downtown Columbia. Many of these buildings also offer mixed-use business and retail space on the lower levels. These developments have not been without criticism with some expressing concern the buildings hurt the historic feel of the area or that the city does not yet have the infrastructure to support them.