Plan for North Broadway Development Presented to Neighborhood

Representatives of Northstar Realty presented details of their proposed five-story, mixed-use development at the southwest corner of North Broadway and High Street to a roomful of interested – and somewhat concerned – residents last night. The meeting, hosted by the new group Positively Clintonville, was meant to provide information about the proposal and solicit feedback from the neighborhood before the plan is officially taken to the Clintonville Area Commission for approval.
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Plan for North Broadway Development Presented to Neighborhood

Representatives of Northstar Realty presented details of their proposed five-story, mixed-use development at the southwest corner of North Broadway and High Street to a roomful of interested – and somewhat concerned – residents last night. The meeting, hosted by the new group Positively Clintonville, was meant to provide information about the proposal and solicit feedback from the neighborhood before the plan is officially taken to the Clintonville Area Commission for approval.
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Columbus Region Grows by Over 25,000 in Past Year

The US Census bureau released new population estimations this morning, and both Franklin County and the entire Columbus Metropolitan Area are continuing to grow at a rapid rate. According to the data, Franklin County added another 17,559 residents between July 1, 2013 and July 1, 2014. The entire 10-county region added a total of 25,504 residents during the same timeframe. Delaware County was the second fastest growing in terms of overall numbers with 3,911 people added.

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Columbus Region Grows by Over 25,000 in Past Year

The US Census bureau released new population estimations this morning, and both Franklin County and the entire Columbus Metropolitan Area are continuing to grow at a rapid rate. According to the data, Franklin County added another 17,559 residents between July 1, 2013 and July 1, 2014. The entire 10-county region added a total of 25,504 residents during the same timeframe. Delaware County was the second fastest growing in terms of overall numbers with 3,911 people added.

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Transformative Redevelopment of Budd Dairy Site Proposed in Italian Village

The Budd Dairy Company building on North Fourth Street is one of the largest and most recognizable structures in Italian Village. A new proposal from Lykens Companies plans to not only restore and preserve the building, but also aims to complement it with five additional modern mixed-use buildings flanking it to the north, south and east.

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Transformative Redevelopment of Budd Dairy Site Proposed in Italian Village

The Budd Dairy Company building on North Fourth Street is one of the largest and most recognizable structures in Italian Village. A new proposal from Lykens Companies plans to not only restore and preserve the building, but also aims to complement it with five additional modern mixed-use buildings flanking it to the north, south and east.

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Downtown riverfront revamp reaching finish line

A permanent wall is needed at the bend because the river flow would erode the bank there, said Amy Taylor, chief operating officer of Columbus Downtown Development Corp., which is shepherding the $35.5 million project.

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Downtown riverfront revamp reaching finish line

A permanent wall is needed at the bend because the river flow would erode the bank there, said Amy Taylor, chief operating officer of Columbus Downtown Development Corp., which is shepherding the $35.5 million project.

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Merion Village Furniture Shop Launches Art Gallery

T.Y. Fine Furniture has called Merion Village home since last August when owner Tarik Yousef opened his showroom at 106 East Moler Street, and this Spring the business is expanding its functionality to include an art gallery space as well.

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Merion Village Furniture Shop Launches Art Gallery

T.Y. Fine Furniture has called Merion Village home since last August when owner Tarik Yousef opened his showroom at 106 East Moler Street, and this Spring the business is expanding its functionality to include an art gallery space as well.

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Wet Cold? but thinking Garden ?

Can we suggest Franklin Park Conservatory

Wet Cold? but thinking Garden ?

Can we suggest Franklin Park Conservatory

Franklin County ranked in top 10 for initial homebuyers

A  new report identifies Franklin County as one of the top 10 counties in the nation for first-time homebuyers.

The report, by the real-estate information service RealtyTrac, arrived at the list by combining two statistics: the growth in the millennial population (those born between 1977 and 1992) and the average down payment on homes.

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Franklin County ranked in top 10 for initial homebuyers

A  new report identifies Franklin County as one of the top 10 counties in the nation for first-time homebuyers.

The report, by the real-estate information service RealtyTrac, arrived at the list by combining two statistics: the growth in the millennial population (those born between 1977 and 1992) and the average down payment on homes.

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Phoenix Bats: Columbus’ Own Manufacturer of Wooded Bats

 When you think wooden baseball bats, a certain city down south
 probably comes to mind. However, Central Ohio is home to its very own
 pro-certified wooden bat manufacturer, Phoenix Bats. The Plain City
 (but really closer to Dublin) facility is turning out all sorts of bats,
 from men’s baseball to women’s softball practice bats, and even vintage bats.

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Phoenix Bats: Columbus’ Own Manufacturer of Wooded Bats

 When you think wooden baseball bats, a certain city down south
 probably comes to mind. However, Central Ohio is home to its very own
 pro-certified wooden bat manufacturer, Phoenix Bats. The Plain City
 (but really closer to Dublin) facility is turning out all sorts of bats,
 from men’s baseball to women’s softball practice bats, and even vintage bats.

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Lineage Brewing Opening Soon in Clintonville

As winter slowly melts away and Columbus ushers in springtime, Clintonville will soon be welcoming its first local brewery and brewpub. Lineage Brewing, headed by four Clintonville residents, is slated to open at the beginning of April.

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Lineage Brewing Opening Soon in Clintonville

As winter slowly melts away and Columbus ushers in springtime, Clintonville will soon be welcoming its first local brewery and brewpub. Lineage Brewing, headed by four Clintonville residents, is slated to open at the beginning of April.

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Starting Tomatoes Indoors

Is it time? Can I start my tomato seeds yet? We're all eager for spring, but starting your tomato seeds too early is a bad idea. You don't want to end up with leggy, weak seedlings do you? Follow these steps for a crop of strong, bushy tomato plants.

See complete article By: Ellen Zachos Here ! 

Starting Tomatoes Indoors

Is it time? Can I start my tomato seeds yet? We're all eager for spring, but starting your tomato seeds too early is a bad idea. You don't want to end up with leggy, weak seedlings do you? Follow these steps for a crop of strong, bushy tomato plants.

See complete article By: Ellen Zachos Here ! 

Decision on OSU Bike Share Near, Concerns Raised over Connectivity

An Ohio State University working group, which has been working for nearly a year on a plan to bring bike sharing to campus, is planning to announce their recommendations this month. Bids were due last week from five different vendors, including CoGo, the bike share system that launched in 2013 with 30 stations and 300 bikes in and around downtown.

Apart from the selection of a vendor, the working group will also weigh in on the form that the new bike share system will take – will it be a campus-only system, an extension of the existing CoGo system, or a hybrid system providing connectivity to other parts of the city in a different way?

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Decision on OSU Bike Share Near, Concerns Raised over Connectivity

An Ohio State University working group, which has been working for nearly a year on a plan to bring bike sharing to campus, is planning to announce their recommendations this month. Bids were due last week from five different vendors, including CoGo, the bike share system that launched in 2013 with 30 stations and 300 bikes in and around downtown.

Apart from the selection of a vendor, the working group will also weigh in on the form that the new bike share system will take – will it be a campus-only system, an extension of the existing CoGo system, or a hybrid system providing connectivity to other parts of the city in a different way?

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