Downtown State College

The Downtown State College Improvement District (DSCID) is a Neighborhood Improvement District, established by ordinance of the Borough of State College in accordance with the laws of Pennsylvania.  The District extends from Atherton Street to Sowers Street, College Avenue to Highland Alley.

Our mission? To provide a safe, clean environment in State College Borough and to enhance the image of Downtown State College to encourage people to live here, work here, play here, and visit here.

With over 400 participating businesses (and counting!), the DSCID sponsors annual events, promotions and other civic-minded pursuits that add value to the State College experience, and reinforce our belief that there’s no better place in the world to find your own state of mind.