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Walker
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Getting closer...

Public Speakers
04.11.2011

When the park makes its debut this July, it'll be a Wi-Fi hotspot. Thanks to the magic of discreet little antennas mounted on the light poles, we'll be able to surf on the Scioto Mile - surf the internet while at the Scioto Mile that is. The latest technology allows guests to bring their laptops, iPads or any portable networking device, and search the great online world for free; all the while, enjoying the great outdoor world.

READ MORE: http://www.sciotomile.com/public-speakers

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Posted 1 year ago #
CalebR
Lincoln Village
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Great! Now hopefully we can get some warm weather in Columbus... maybe within a couple of days :P

Posted 1 year ago #
Walker
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Preview of Milestone 229: New Cafe at Scioto Mile:

http://www.columbusunderground.com/preview-of-milestone-229-new-cafe-at-scioto-mile

Posted 1 year ago #
bjones2585
Southwest Columbus
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Website for Milestone 229 went live...! =) http://milestone229.com/

Posted 1 year ago #
alexs
Limestone bluffs of the Scioto
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I wonder why they didn't go with mile 258, as marked on the National Road milestone downtown. (258 miles from the beginning of the road at Cumberland)

Posted 1 year ago #
Walker
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Can the Scioto Mile, weeks from opening, Save the Southern End of Downtown Columbus Condos?
June 13th, 2011

The South end of downtown has more attraction than many might consider off the top of their head. ItÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s not as colorful as the Arena District, but thereÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s activity around. The fact is, condos have fallen out of favor among home buyers.

READ MORE: http://deliciousrealestate.com/2011/06/13/can-the-scioto-mile-weeks-from-opening-save-the-southern-end-of-downtown-columbus-condos/

Posted 11 months ago #
Walker
The KLD / Downtown
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Scioto Mile Sneak Peak:

http://msidesign.com/blog/index.php/scioto-mile-sneak-peak

Posted 11 months ago #
lazyfish

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I was downtown this weekend and checked out the park. I kept thinking it was too bad they didn't close Civic Center and make the whole narrow strip more of a wide promenade. The impact of the park is minimal, the street still dominates the "park". Noticed many of the newly planted trees are dying, and the planting look a bit rough. Maybe they will close the street in the future and really welcome folks to stroll the riverside. Right now it seems cramped.

Posted 11 months ago #
bldng4jstc
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Although the street does dominate, the lanes are narrow and the use of on-street parking should help to calm traffic. A few calming bumps and sharrows would be nice. I think the sizing fits its usage. I'm waiting to see what happens with the intersection of Rich & Civic. I understand the need to connect to Fton, but the car sizing of the bridge & intersection really seem to divide the mile and the park.

The whole park/mile seems well done. Hanging out in the park with the fountain is (er.. I mean will be) really awesome.

Posted 11 months ago #
byJody
Rural NW Columbus
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Regarding the Promenade:

My coworker Jess wants to see this be car free at least monthly, maybe you've heard of Cyclovia, they just held one in Minneapolis on Sunday.

Open Streets MPLS: http://openstreetsmpls.com/

By opening up the streets for people to walk, bike, run and skate for a day, we get an opportunity to experience our city in a whole new way.

In the past the street was the hub of the communityÃ¢â‚¬â€it was a place to shop, mingle, gossip, and play. Open Streets gives this back while promoting healthy activity and sustainable transportation. This is a great opportunity for everyone young and old to be active while engaging with neighbors and local businesses.

So bring your friends, your kids, your parents, your pets and take to the streets.

Be active. Be social. ItÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s time to social-cise!

Posted 11 months ago #
byJody
Rural NW Columbus
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@Alexs - looks like 229 is their address on Civic Center. I do like the tie in with the National Road though!

Posted 11 months ago #
Walker
The KLD / Downtown
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lazyfish wrote >>
Right now it seems cramped.

Why not wait until the construction fencing comes down? Should be less cramped then.

Posted 11 months ago #
jmathews5
german village
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Thanks, Jody!
Yes, I believe that debuting this street as a pedestrian priority street - right off the bat is the way to go. The City can develop then enforce that during the months of April - Oct, every Wed (just threw that day out there) cars are not allowed on the Mile.

If we want more businesses to open up downtown, we need the area walkable. Many states are creating their own 'Car Free' Days and we need to get on board. We finally have an urban park downtown yet its surrounded by arterial streets designed to get cars in the city and get cars out of the city - this needs to be changed.

Posted 11 months ago #
CalebR
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Walker wrote >>

lazyfish wrote >>
Right now it seems cramped.

Why not wait until the construction fencing comes down? Should be less cramped then.

Will the mile be closed until the opening or will it open before it and not just be the GRAND OPENING! Because I know people will want to use it for RED, WHITE and BOOM.

Posted 11 months ago #
futureman
Grandview Heights
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CalebR wrote >>

Walker wrote >>

lazyfish wrote >>
Right now it seems cramped.

Why not wait until the construction fencing comes down? Should be less cramped then.

Will the mile be closed until the opening or will it open before it and not just be the GRAND OPENING! Because I know people will want to use it for RED, WHITE and BOOM.

It's my understanding that the section from town st bridge to broad will be opening for red white and boom while bicentennial park will remain closed.

Posted 11 months ago #
CalebR
Lincoln Village
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futureman wrote >>

CalebR wrote >>

Walker wrote >>

lazyfish wrote >>
Right now it seems cramped.

Why not wait until the construction fencing comes down? Should be less cramped then.

Will the mile be closed until the opening or will it open before it and not just be the GRAND OPENING! Because I know people will want to use it for RED, WHITE and BOOM.

It's my understanding that the section from town st bridge to broad will be opening for red white and boom while bicentennial park will remain closed.

Okay, thanks.

Posted 11 months ago #
jpizzow
580 N. Park St.
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Agreed with above. Should have been a pedestrian only promenade, no vehicle lanes. Maybe later.

Posted 11 months ago #
Walker
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Has anyone driven down Civic Center lately? It's been open to vehicular traffic for quite awhile now. The lanes are extremely narrow, and there's only one in each direction. I can't imagine cars driving more than 15 miles per hour through here, similar to Gay Street.

I'm not sure if a pedestrian-only walkway is necessary. Multi-modal is the way to go, and I think auto traffic will be slow and in control through here.

Posted 11 months ago #
Pablo
Crestview Addition
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Walker wrote >>
Has anyone driven down Civic Center lately? It's been open to vehicular traffic for quite awhile now. The lanes are extremely narrow, and there's only one in each direction. I can't imagine cars driving more than 15 miles per hour through here, similar to Gay Street.
I'm not sure if a pedestrian-only walkway is necessary. Multi-modal is the way to go, and I think auto traffic will be slow and in control through here.

Yup, I felt I had to drive slowly. You couldn't run the Columbus 500 here anymore!

Posted 11 months ago #
Walker
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Scioto Mile Scheduled to Open on July 7th
By Walker | June 29, 2011 4:30pm

After more than four years in the works, the Scioto Mile riverfront redevelopment project is coming to a close. The grand opening celebration for the new park will be held next weekend, with the main event taking place on Thursday, July 7th, which includes an opening fountain show at 6pm, childrenÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s activities, a live performance by the Hoo Doo Soul Band at 7:30pm and an evening fountain show at 9:45pm.

READ MORE: http://www.columbusunderground.com/scioto-mile-scheduled-to-open-on-july-7th

Posted 11 months ago #