Articles By: Walker

Walker is the founder of ColumbusUnderground.com and co-founder of TheMetropreneur.com along with his wife and business partner Anne Evans. Walker has turned local media from a hobby into a full time career over the past decade and serves on multiple boards and committees throughout the community.
Idea Foundry Lands $350,000 Grant for Franklinton Relocation

Idea Foundry Lands $350,000 Grant for Franklinton Relocation

1 May 20, 2013 9:30 am

The Franklinton Development Association (FDA) and the Columbus Idea Foundry (CIF) have jointly received a $350,000 grant from ArtPlace America to assist with the relocation of the creative space to a warehouse located at 421 West State Street in the… [Read More]

The Market Proposed as New Italian Village Corner Shop

The Market Proposed as New Italian Village Corner Shop

8 May 18, 2013 9:20 am

While residents of Italian Village have multiple grocery stores located just outside the neighborhood, what they don’t have is a neighborhood-centric corner store to call their own. That could potentially change this fall, as local entrepreneur Ali Alshahal has proposed… [Read More]

New CEO Brian Ross Talks about the Future of Experience Columbus

New CEO Brian Ross Talks about the Future of Experience Columbus

0 May 17, 2013 5:20 pm

There’s a new face at the helm of Experience Columbus, but it’s also a familiar face. Brian Ross was promoted to the position of President and CEO from within the organization back in January, and has spent the past four… [Read More]

First Look: Frezno Bar and Grille

First Look: Frezno Bar and Grille

6 May 17, 2013 8:10 am

The Brewery District gained a little bit more vibrancy back this week with the soft opening of Frezno Bar and Grille. Some may remember the concept from a previous incarnation in The Short North, but owners Kevin and Lori Ames… [Read More]

City of Columbus Plans 2013 Bond Package

City of Columbus Plans 2013 Bond Package

6 May 16, 2013 11:55 am

For the first time in five years, the City of Columbus is seeking to place a bond package on the ballot this fall for a public vote. The bond package would continue to support capital improvement projects throughout the city… [Read More]

The Sycamore Relaunching as New German Village Restaurant

The Sycamore Relaunching as New German Village Restaurant

13 May 13, 2013 9:20 am

If you’ve lived for any amount of time in German Village, then chances are that you’ve at least contemplated venturing inside the Sycamore Cafe, located at the corner of Sycamore and Sixth Streets. Perhaps you’ve even set foot inside it… [Read More]

Travel: Washington DC via Amtrak

Travel: Washington DC via Amtrak

10 May 10, 2013 8:50 am

A friend once described Washington DC to me as “a place obsessed with power that doesn’t actually produce anything”. He also said in the same breath that every American citizen owes it to themselves to visit the capital of the… [Read More]

City of Columbus Unveils First Large-Scale Municipal Solar Panel System

City of Columbus Unveils First Large-Scale Municipal Solar Panel System

2 May 9, 2013 5:00 pm

Over 2,600 solar panels were just installed on the roof of The Columbus Division of Fleet Management building located at 4211 Groves Road, marking the first large-scale solar energy system for a municipal building in Columbus. The 240-watt panels are… [Read More]

The List: 10 More New Apartment Developments Around Columbus

The List: 10 More New Apartment Developments Around Columbus

16 May 9, 2013 12:00 pm

As you’re probably already aware (and possibly tired of hearing about at this point), Columbus is in the middle of an apartment building boom. In November 2011, we published a list of 12 large rental developments that had been recently… [Read More]

5 Stops for Gallery Hop – May 2013

5 Stops for Gallery Hop – May 2013

0 May 4, 2013 1:15 pm

It’s 71 degrees outside, sunny, and the trees are blooming. That means it’s time for the perfect May Gallery Hop in the Short North! Here’s five recommended things to add to your to-do list for the hop tonight. 1. Check… [Read More]

North Market Names Rick Harrison Wolfe as New Executive Director

North Market Names Rick Harrison Wolfe as New Executive Director

3 May 1, 2013 10:15 am

The North Market Development Authority announced today that Rick Harrison Wolfe has been selected as the new Executive Director of the market. Wolfe is replacing former director David Wible who retired in January after 12 years in the position. “We… [Read More]

Tom Katzenmeyer Ramps Up Funding for Art and Culture in Columbus

Tom Katzenmeyer Ramps Up Funding for Art and Culture in Columbus

0 April 30, 2013 1:50 pm

The Greater Columbus Arts Council (GCAC) kicked off 2013 with the announcement of new leadership and a renewed focus. The arts organization tapped Tom Katzenmeyer as its new President, who previously worked on a regional study and action plan to… [Read More]

Construction Roundup: April 2013 Part 2

Construction Roundup: April 2013 Part 2

8 April 28, 2013 8:00 am

The second half of this month’s two-part Construction Roundup photo series includes visual development updates on both the Columbia Gas HQ (pictured up top) and Flats II apartments in the Arena District, the Leafy Dale apartments in Victorian Village, The… [Read More]

Construction Roundup: April 2013 Part 1

Construction Roundup: April 2013 Part 1

3 April 28, 2013 8:00 am

Construction continues on a large number of sites under development throughout Columbus. The fist part of this month’s two-part photo series provides you with updates on the I-70/71 Highway Project, The Flats II apartments in the Arena District, The Highpoint… [Read More]

CoGo – New Bike Share System is Branded

CoGo – New Bike Share System is Branded

8 April 26, 2013 4:20 pm

As we wrote back in November, Columbus is getting a bike share system that will be launching this summer in coordination with contractor Alta Bicycle Share. As of today, the system is being branded as “CoGo Bike Share”, a name… [Read More]