Arts District expansion to the east side could be 'natural' next step The Daily Herald A hot topic making its way through city discussions is a plan to expand the Columbia Arts District up to West 7th Street and establishing a border along the major corridor. But did you know there have also been talks about taking the expansion one step further, one that would include a part of the city very much in need of a revival and with great potential? Of course, we're only in the speculation stage at this point, but then the current arts district began after someone stood up and said, "Hey, wouldn't it be cool if we gave this a shot? Let's do it and see what happens."