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Columbus Commons - News & Updates
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Pickerington_Kyle
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I wish they would do something with that blank wall. I know it's used for a laser show, but for the other 23 hours there should be mural about "200 Columbus" or something.
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Stephen43215
Downtown
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Picture I took today while visiting Columbus Commons. Notice they have replaced the fountain with a new centerpiece.
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tlb919
Columbus
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I saw that the other day but after a close look when I was there I think it may still be a fountain. It reminds me of the copper fish and lily pad fountains on the Scioto Mile and I think thats kind of what it is, just a different style fountain to replace the dome one that never really worked.
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columbusmike
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That awful blank wall behind the stage has some opportunity.....maybe some sort of innovative living wall or giant waterfall? I'd like to hear some suggestions....
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MichaelC
Downtown
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ColumbusMike,
I completely agree. My thought would be a "living wall" (a la, a "living roof").
We're accustomed to seeing walls that have filled up with ivy that has crept skyward over the years. But designers and gardeners have united to come up with some wonderful and unique designs in recent years:
Either way, I love the new pavillion, and the ever-improving Columbus Commons.
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jpizzow
Above the American Apparel building
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Amy Taylor, who works for CDDC & Capitol South, came into our class Monday and spoke a little about the Commons. As soon as the picture went up my hand went up. I had to ask what, if anything, they had planned for that huge and very noticeable blank wall behind the stage. No murals, just light effects to accompany shows. That's great and all, for when there are shows, but most of the time there are no shows. What we see the rest of the time is a GIANT OFF-WHITE BLANK WALL. I think there is room for both a mural and lighting effects. It cannot be left the way it is now.
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Pickerington_Kyle
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Yea, why don't they have those 3d wall effects that can litterly go away in seconds.
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heresthecasey
Funkytown
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God, City Center really was one ugly building from the outside. I kind of tend to forget that when I remember it.
Still wish we had at least one downtown department store left though...
Here's hoping that the new Commons buildings get their exteriors upgraded a bit. Would hate to see another bad design go up in that same spot.
And +1 to the green wall idea, I think that is something which would be relatively inexpensive and look great. CDDC/Capitol South should really look into making it happen.
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Walker
The KLD / Downtown / Gay Street
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Pablo
Crestview Addition
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jpizzow said:
Amy Taylor, who works for CDDC & Capitol South, came into our class Monday and spoke a little about the Commons. As soon as the picture went up my hand went up. I had to ask what, if anything, they had planned for that huge and very noticeable blank wall behind the stage. No murals, just light effects to accompany shows. That's great and all, for when there are shows, but most of the time there are no shows. What we see the rest of the time is a GIANT OFF-WHITE BLANK WALL. I think there is room for both a mural and lighting effects. It cannot be left the way it is now.Did Amy mention the blank wall is not controlled by CDDC, that it is owned by CAPA (or who ever owns the Ohio Theater)? I think the green wall would be cool but I don't think CDDC's heart is in it.
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heresthecasey
Funkytown
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derm
Grandview
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jpizzow said:
Amy Taylor, who works for CDDC & Capitol South, came into our class Monday and spoke a little about the Commons. As soon as the picture went up my hand went up. I had to ask what, if anything, they had planned for that huge and very noticeable blank wall behind the stage. No murals, just light effects to accompany shows. That's great and all, for when there are shows, but most of the time there are no shows. What we see the rest of the time is a GIANT OFF-WHITE BLANK WALL. I think there is room for both a mural and lighting effects. It cannot be left the way it is now.Living wall wise, with a south face, it gets year round full sun and would grow anything with good irrigation.
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columbusmike
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derm said:
Living wall wise, with a south face, it gets year round full sun and would grow anything with good irrigation.CAPA could do some really neat advertising with a green wall - plants in a different color spelling out "CAPA". The big shower of mist would be a pretty cool sight to see as well...
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