Archives for "affordable"

Columbus 7th Best “Bargain” City Says Forbes

11 Walker / May 15, 2009 8:52 pm

Another day, another list. Forbes just released their top “Bargain Cities” rankings, and Columbus clocked in at #7 behind rival cities such as Indianapolis and Austin, but ahead of Nashville and Denver. Forbes describes these as cities as places where… [Read More]

Wanted in The Hilltop: Creative, Young Professionals

Wanted in The Hilltop: Creative, Young Professionals

57 Walker / May 4, 2009 8:10 am

Could the Hilltop be hip? Yes, and that’s the image it needs to project to spur an economic turnaround, says Cleve Ricksecker, a veteran of urban revitalization efforts in Columbus. Ricksecker will share his thoughts on the Hilltop’s potential in… [Read More]

Construction Continues On Downtown Apartments

Construction Continues On Downtown Apartments

16 Walker / January 8, 2009 8:00 am

From NBC4: Construction Continues On Downtown Apartments, Condos By Denise Yost Central Ohioans have seen a steady decline in housing prices over the past two years. But that isn’t deterring the developer of the River South Condominium and rental project… [Read More]

Stretching Entertainment Dollars In The Recession

Stretching Entertainment Dollars In The Recession

1 chrisspinato / January 6, 2009 9:58 pm

Ohio, more than many states, has been deeply affected by the current recession. With the economy floating between “bad” and “abysmal,” it is not hard to see why many people would like to get out and try to divert their… [Read More]

The C-Note makes the most out of Mr. Franklin

23 columbus native / December 4, 2008 9:40 am

  UWeekly wrote The C-Note makes the most out of Mr. Franklin  By Reyan Ali December 3, 2008 With a myriad of startling talents, both prominent and unknown, embedded within Columbus, the city�s art scene is growing well, and new… [Read More]

Columbus is Most Affordable Place to Retire in US

9 n8n / September 5, 2008 12:10 pm

Yahoo Finance wrote America’s Most Affordable Places to Retire by Maurna Desmond Thursday, September 4, 2008 A significant number of Americans will soon retire, but many won’t be looking so much for a place to settle down as to live… [Read More]

Westgate: An Affordable Oasis

Westgate: An Affordable Oasis

38 Walker / August 10, 2008 9:23 am

The Dispatch wrote Diversity blossoms in home of Hilltop Bean Dinner Sunday, August 10, 2008 BY SHERRI WILLIAMS When Jason and Michelle Harris relocated from State College, Pa., to Columbus last year, they looked at houses in the suburbs, including… [Read More]

Lifestyle building affordable downtown housing

160 Walker / March 14, 2008 11:34 am

Lifestyle Communities Ltd. will spend $25 million to build 130 apartments and 76 condos on 2.8 acres along South Front Street between West Town and Rich streets. The project will target a market of young, professional workers with condos selling… [Read More]