Development is not meeting the demand for walkable neighborhoods

• 56 percent of millennials and 46 percent of baby boomers prefer to live in more walkable, mixed-use neighborhoods; demand is also evidenced by sharp increases in rents in recent years.
• While there is a growing shortage of multi-family housing, the nation’s current supply of single-family homes is estimated to exceed future demand for at least the next 25 years                                                                                                                                                                                                          See Entire Store Here   

Proposed 5-story Clintonville building to grow with added land

The five-story building with apartments and stores proposed for the heart of Clintonville is growing.

Northstar Realty is in contract to acquire the former Clintonville Electric site, giving the company control of the west side of N. High Street between W. North Broadway and Brighton Road. That gives the developer more room to expand the project to 66 apartments, from 60, said Jackson Reynolds, Northstar’s zoning attorney.

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Columbus Opens City’s First Protected Bike Lane to the Public

While cyclists have already been utilizing some of the completed portions of the new bike lanes along Fourth and Summit Streets for several weeks, the new project officially opened to the public with a ribbon cutting ceremony held yesterday afternoon by city leaders. The new installment includes the first protected lane in the City of Columbus, which runs along Summit from Hudson Street to Eleventh Avenue — a major thoroughfare in the University District.

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Columbus Opens City’s First Protected Bike Lane to the Public

While cyclists have already been utilizing some of the completed portions of the new bike lanes along Fourth and Summit Streets for several weeks, the new project officially opened to the public with a ribbon cutting ceremony held yesterday afternoon by city leaders. The new installment includes the first protected lane in the City of Columbus, which runs along Summit from Hudson Street to Eleventh Avenue — a major thoroughfare in the University District.

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American companies are falling back in love with downtowns

A June 2015 report from Smart Growth America, global real estate advisors Cushman & Wakefield and the Center for Real Estate and Urban Analysis at George Washington University School of Business detailed the recent trend. The report, “Core Values — Why American Companies are Moving Downtown,” tracked nearly 500 companies that have moved or expanded in downtowns in the last five years. Those businesses covered a wide range of industries, from professional, scientific and technical services to information, finance, insurance, manufacturing and retail.

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American companies are falling back in love with downtowns

A June 2015 report from Smart Growth America, global real estate advisors Cushman & Wakefield and the Center for Real Estate and Urban Analysis at George Washington University School of Business detailed the recent trend. The report, “Core Values — Why American Companies are Moving Downtown,” tracked nearly 500 companies that have moved or expanded in downtowns in the last five years. Those businesses covered a wide range of industries, from professional, scientific and technical services to information, finance, insurance, manufacturing and retail.

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City of Columbus Announces Plans to Plant 300,000 New Trees by 2020

When it comes to urban revitalization, there are many different ways to go about building (or rebuilding) a community. Nearly every idea comes with its share of proponents and detractors, with some ideas being more controversial than others. But there’s one form of community enhancement that few people would argue is problematic for a neighborhood: planting trees.

Lots of Trees for CMH 

City of Columbus Announces Plans to Plant 300,000 New Trees by 2020

When it comes to urban revitalization, there are many different ways to go about building (or rebuilding) a community. Nearly every idea comes with its share of proponents and detractors, with some ideas being more controversial than others. But there’s one form of community enhancement that few people would argue is problematic for a neighborhood: planting trees.

Lots of Trees for CMH 

Next: What Will Columbus Look Like in 2044?

The June 18 Columbus Futurists monthly forum will explore the future of Columbus in 2044, the trends that will shape the city and our visions for what the city will look like in thirty years. Here’s one of the ideas I will suggest:

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Next: What Will Columbus Look Like in 2044?

The June 18 Columbus Futurists monthly forum will explore the future of Columbus in 2044, the trends that will shape the city and our visions for what the city will look like in thirty years. Here’s one of the ideas I will suggest:

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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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Downtown “Micro Living” Developments

Nearly a year ago, a redevelopment project at Front Street and Long Street was announced that would bring some much needed affordability to the Downtown core of Columbus. Three empty buildings in a prime location would be converted into “Workforce Housing”, a term used by Mayor Michael Coleman during the 2014 State of the City address.

“When we began this effort, I said that Downtown is everybody’s neighborhood — but when it comes to housing, it’s not,” stated Coleman last year. “Our success has been tempered because not everybody can live Downtown. If you cannot afford $2,500 rent for a two-bedroom apartment, then you cannot live Downtown, even if you work Downtown.”

 Micro Living Downtown ?

Downtown “Micro Living” Developments

Nearly a year ago, a redevelopment project at Front Street and Long Street was announced that would bring some much needed affordability to the Downtown core of Columbus. Three empty buildings in a prime location would be converted into “Workforce Housing”, a term used by Mayor Michael Coleman during the 2014 State of the City address.

“When we began this effort, I said that Downtown is everybody’s neighborhood — but when it comes to housing, it’s not,” stated Coleman last year. “Our success has been tempered because not everybody can live Downtown. If you cannot afford $2,500 rent for a two-bedroom apartment, then you cannot live Downtown, even if you work Downtown.”

 Micro Living Downtown ?

Downtown City Core Growing

As Columbus awaits word on whether we will be chosen to host next year's Democratic National Convention, new numbers show the core of the Capital City growing even stronger.  Insiders believe our revitalized Downtown is one of the keys that's helped Columbus make it to the DNC's final three.

It's not exactly news that Downtown Columbus is in the midst of a residential renaissance.

Exciting Stuff Happening Downtown

Downtown City Core Growing

As Columbus awaits word on whether we will be chosen to host next year's Democratic National Convention, new numbers show the core of the Capital City growing even stronger.  Insiders believe our revitalized Downtown is one of the keys that's helped Columbus make it to the DNC's final three.

It's not exactly news that Downtown Columbus is in the midst of a residential renaissance.

Exciting Stuff Happening Downtown

Protected Bike Lane on Summit Just the Beginning

A protected bike lane is planned for a 1.4-mile portion of Summit Street in the University District. The new lane will be ten feet wide and will run from Hudson Street to 11th Avenue, providing both north- and south-bound travel lanes that are separated from car traffic by a two-foot buffer and an eight-foot parking lane.

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Protected Bike Lane on Summit Just the Beginning

A protected bike lane is planned for a 1.4-mile portion of Summit Street in the University District. The new lane will be ten feet wide and will run from Hudson Street to 11th Avenue, providing both north- and south-bound travel lanes that are separated from car traffic by a two-foot buffer and an eight-foot parking lane.

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Renderings for Ohio Veterans Memorial

The new 53,000 square foot Ohio Veterans Memorial will feature museum exhibition space honoring the 250 years of Ohio military service from over 900,000 Ohio veterans. The main floor includes a great hall, museum store, cafe space and other places for educational programming. The upper portion of the building will feature an exterior “civic room” for special events, ceremonies and other community uses.

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Renderings for Ohio Veterans Memorial

The new 53,000 square foot Ohio Veterans Memorial will feature museum exhibition space honoring the 250 years of Ohio military service from over 900,000 Ohio veterans. The main floor includes a great hall, museum store, cafe space and other places for educational programming. The upper portion of the building will feature an exterior “civic room” for special events, ceremonies and other community uses.

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