2015 Economic Forecast Calls for 21,000 New Jobs in Columbus

Predicting that it’s going to be a pretty good year is an altogether rare and fun thing for an economist to say, but that’s exactly what Bill LaFayette, owner of Regiononmics, foresees for Columbus in 2015.
“[The Columbus Forecast] is calling for an increase in employment of about 21,000 in 2015,” LaFayette says. A 2.1 percent gain, that’s a touch above the predicted U.S. average of 2 percent.

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2015 Economic Forecast Calls for 21,000 New Jobs in Columbus

Predicting that it’s going to be a pretty good year is an altogether rare and fun thing for an economist to say, but that’s exactly what Bill LaFayette, owner of Regiononmics, foresees for Columbus in 2015.
“[The Columbus Forecast] is calling for an increase in employment of about 21,000 in 2015,” LaFayette says. A 2.1 percent gain, that’s a touch above the predicted U.S. average of 2 percent.

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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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Plan Calls for Wide Range of Fixes for Short North Parking Woes

The City of Columbus is hopeful that a multi-faceted approach will satisfy the many residents, employees, business owners and visitors to the Short North who have issues with the current state of parking in the bustling urban neighborhood.

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