colrex7
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I know this idea has been talked about before, but there isn't a thread dedicated to it on here.
It seems like arches (very similar to the ones in the Short North) on High Street in Downtown would be very impressive.
I am not aware of the city planning on this in the future, but it would definitely help create ambiance in Downtown as well.
What is everyone's opinion on this? Since Columbus is the 'Arch City' and all.
Analogue Kid
5th by West-Northwest
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Already been done ;-)
cbustransit
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IF they did it...and i'm not sure they should...but IF they did, they should distinguish it from the short north arches somehow...like only white lights not color changing ones
columbusyuppie
Clintonville
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I like the idea! Lets push for it. Extend these arches all the way south down High just before 70 and Livingston. Maybe this will further spur interest in around Columbus Commons.
columbusyuppie
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lisathewaitress
SoHud
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DR wrote >>
No. It's unique to the short north. Doing it elsewhere would not have the same effect. The money would be put to better use somewhere else.
actually, it isn't unique to the short north! we have them in Old North Columbus, there are also some on the East side AND in Merion Village.
In fact, Mr Waitress and I were driving down Parsons today and I said "you know, they should put arches here. they should put arches everywhere and we could just be the city of arches."
As someone already pointed out, there were arches all over our fair city 100 years ago - i'd like to see them return.
colrex7
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DR wrote >>
No. It's unique to the short north. Doing it elsewhere would not have the same effect. The money would be put to better use somewhere else.
Like lisathewaitress said...Columbus is the Arch City, the Short North isn't the Arch District. ;) But I understand where you're coming from. The Arches definitely help make the Short North a destination.
But I can only imagine DT with Arches and how simply amazing that would add to the sense of place there. You know?
cbusstreetcarsplzthx
Columbus
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I don't think it would necessarily be overkill. Like it's been mentioned before, once arches were all over Columbus, especially downtown - if they don't build 5 on every block, have them reasonably spaced, and perhaps stay clear of Capitol Square, it would be great - something to make the amount of semi-abandoned parking lots less painful to look at. Then Columbus would finally be an arch city again, not just having an "arch neighborhood."
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Good points all - like the thoughts. My vote would be to keep them to High Street, with more separation (per cbusstreetcarsplzthx)and just extend them south through downtown (per columbusyuppie). I suppose just white lights could work too. I like the three flags they use to have on top as seen in the historic photo above. That would make them different and be historically fitting.
Walker
The KLD / Downtown
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I've always been a fan of restoring our "Arch City" nickname by restoring arches throughout our various neighborhoods. Each one could be distinct in some way (the Short North can keep the blinky lights, maybe German Village could get gas lamp lights, OSU gets some gaudy scarlet and gray things made out of cheap plastic cups, and Downtown could do some sort of limestone columns or something, etc).
With a bit of planning, this could be "THE THING" that provides Columbus with a "new" identity and brand that is still rooted in history, while also providing an artistic/aesthetic element and assisting in the connectivity between our neighborhoods.
Talcott
Clintonville
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I'd love for us to reclaim the "Arch City" nickname. At the least, we could have more of the non-lit arches (like the Old North Columbus ones), but I think that lights downtown would look sharp. I agree that they should be monochrome (to distinguish from the Short North lights) but I'd rather not pure white. Just like with Christmas lights, white light feels sterile and uninviting. Making them gas lights (or simulated) would add some warmth to the coloring.
Core_Models
Columbus
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Walker wrote >>
I've always been a fan of restoring our "Arch City" nickname by restoring arches throughout our various neighborhoods. Each out could be distinct in some way (the Short North can keep the blinky lights, maybe German Village could get gas lamp lights, OSU gets some gaudy scarlet and gray things made out of cheap plastic cups, and Downtown could do some sort of limestone columns or something, etc).
With a bit of planning, this could be "THE THING" that provides Columbus with a "new" identity and brand that is still rooted in history, while also providing an artistic/aesthetic element and assisting in the connectivity between our neighborhoods.
Absolutely agree. If, however, it takes like 9 years per arch to get the lights working (or however long the Short North fiasco took), I'm not sure that is the identity we want.
"How many Columbus residents does it take to change a light bulb?"
Tenzo
Chicago Lakeshore
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Core_Models wrote >>
Walker wrote >>
I've always been a fan of restoring our "Arch City" nickname by restoring arches throughout our various neighborhoods. Each out could be distinct in some way (the Short North can keep the blinky lights, maybe German Village could get gas lamp lights, OSU gets some gaudy scarlet and gray things made out of cheap plastic cups, and Downtown could do some sort of limestone columns or something, etc).
With a bit of planning, this could be "THE THING" that provides Columbus with a "new" identity and brand that is still rooted in history, while also providing an artistic/aesthetic element and assisting in the connectivity between our neighborhoods.Absolutely agree. If, however, it takes like 9 years per arch to get the lights working (or however long the Short North fiasco took), I'm not sure that is the identity we want.
bulb?"
We spent $60 million on this arch
michaelcoyote
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lisathewaitress wrote >>
DR wrote >>
No. It's unique to the short north. Doing it elsewhere would not have the same effect. The money would be put to better use somewhere else.actually, it isn't unique to the short north! we have them in Old North Columbus, there are also some on the East side AND in Merion Village.
In fact, Mr Waitress and I were driving down Parsons today and I said "you know, they should put arches here. they should put arches everywhere and we could just be the city of arches."
As someone already pointed out, there were arches all over our fair city 100 years ago - i'd like to see them return.
Yeah, I think this would be awesome.
I like the colored lights in the arches and think they should run them all the way down High. I'd say unlit arches or (warm) white lights elsewhere.
somertimeoh
Harrison West
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I like the shamrock arch for Merion village, it's fun. The KLD one is big and makes a statement.
Love the idea of gas lamps for German Village.
vestanpance
Harrison West/at work OSU
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Walker
The KLD / Downtown
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Core_Models wrote >>
Absolutely agree. If, however, it takes like 9 years per arch to get the lights working (or however long the Short North fiasco took), I'm not sure that is the identity we want.
Easy fix. Don't hire the same contracting company (EG&G, Co) that screwed them up the first time. ;)
More info about the history of the Short North arch fiasco:
Walker
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