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The Columbus Commons is nine acres of live, green space located in the heart of Downtown. Truly, it’s more than just green space, you’ll find all the colors of the rainbow with seasonal garden displays along with trees and grass and walking paths to explore it all. More information can be found at www.columbuscommons.org.

Demand Strong For New Columbus Commons Apartments

Demand Strong For New Columbus Commons Apartments

7 Brent Warren / May 1, 2013 8:00 am

Demand for apartments in the Highpoint on Columbus Commons development has been strong, particularly for units with balconies that face the park. According to Village Green, the property management firm handling leasing, they’ve received nearly 200 inquiries a month since… [Read More]

Older Food Trucks Update With New Outlooks for 2013

Older Food Trucks Update With New Outlooks for 2013

0 Ayana Wilson / April 27, 2013 10:30 am

As the food truck culture continues to explode on the Columbus food scene, changes must be made. Evolution is the grandfather of longevity, and to that end, several trucks are getting a makeover this Spring – gussying up, scaling down,… [Read More]

Columbus Celebrates Earth Day 2013 for a Full Week

Columbus Celebrates Earth Day 2013 for a Full Week

0 Walker / April 15, 2013 9:50 am

Earth Day 2013 officially takes place on Monday, April 22nd, but the residents of the city of Columbus prefer to celebrate all week long. Starting this Saturday, April 20th, you’re invited to “Stand Together” to participate in volunteer activities at… [Read More]

Mikey’s Late Night Slice Coming to Columbus Commons

Mikey’s Late Night Slice Coming to Columbus Commons

3 Ayana Wilson / April 3, 2013 8:00 am

We all know Mikey’s Late Night Slice for a few things: huge slices of pizza pie for a great price, awesome dudes who take what they do with the appropriate mix of seriousness and whimsy, a small army of food… [Read More]

“Mini Jeni’s” Scoop Shop Coming To Columbus Commons

“Mini Jeni’s” Scoop Shop Coming To Columbus Commons

3 Ayana Wilson / April 3, 2013 8:00 am

When we think about the foods that make us happy to be alive and to be on Earth, ice-cream has to be near the top of the list. After all, ice-cream is the great equalizer. Whether you’re a die-hard chocolate… [Read More]

Reservations Being Accepted for Columbus Commons Apartments

Reservations Being Accepted for Columbus Commons Apartments

4 Brent Warren / April 2, 2013 11:50 am

Carter USA, the Atlanta developer behind the Highpoint on Columbus Commons, is now accepting reservations for apartments in the five-story project currently being constructed on South High Street downtown. Laura Swadel, vice president of investment at Carter, said they are… [Read More]

French Market and Restaurant Coming to Columbus Commons

French Market and Restaurant Coming to Columbus Commons

23 Walker / March 29, 2013 1:15 pm

A new french market and fine dining bistro will be coming this October to Downtown Columbus as local food entrepreneur Yavonne Sarber open her third concept known Chez Du Bon. The 5,000 square foot market place will feature fresh produce,… [Read More]

Market 65 Adding Bar to Serve Ohio-Brewed Beers

Market 65 Adding Bar to Serve Ohio-Brewed Beers

4 Ayana Wilson / March 4, 2013 10:00 am

When Anthony Micheli and his band of merry makers opened Market 65 in 2011, they could not know just how popular their lunch-time dining hall would become. But just two years later, downtowners have helped to establish Market 65 as… [Read More]

The Center for Architecture and Design Unveils New Home

The Center for Architecture and Design Unveils New Home

2 Brent Warren / February 21, 2013 8:30 am

The Center for Architecture and Design is hosting an Opening Reception on Friday to celebrate their move from 390 East Broad to 50 West Town Street in the Lazarus Building. The event, set to run from 7pm to 9pm, will… [Read More]

New LC Apartment Community Approved for Downtown

New LC Apartment Community Approved for Downtown

7 Walker / November 28, 2012 6:00 am

Lifestyle Communities received necessary approvals yesterday from the Columbus Downtown Commission to move forward with their new seven-story apartment community at the northwest corner of High Street and Rich Street. The mixed-use development (which we announced last Wednesday) includes approximately… [Read More]

Seven Story Mixed-Use Apartment Building Proposed Downtown

Seven Story Mixed-Use Apartment Building Proposed Downtown

31 Walker / November 21, 2012 9:35 am

A new seven-story mixed-use residential building is being proposed by Lifestyle Communities for the northwest corner of High and Rich Streets Downtown, across from Columbus Commons. The C-shaped building will house 23,000 square feet of ground floor retail, six stories… [Read More]

Review: The Complete Works Makes Stuffy Shakespeare Accessible to All

Review: The Complete Works Makes Stuffy Shakespeare Accessible to All

0 Briana Gunter / August 30, 2012 2:30 pm

Admittedly, it’s been since high school that I’ve read any Shakespeare. So I probably should have dusted off and perused my copy of Shakespeare for Dummies before I went to see The Complete Works of Shakespeare Abridged, if only to… [Read More]

Food Truck and Cart Festival Returns to Columbus Commons

Food Truck and Cart Festival Returns to Columbus Commons

17 Walker / July 13, 2012 8:00 am

The Food Truck and Cart Festival debuted with a bang last summer. An estimated 12,000 people descended upon Columbus Commons, overwhelming the food trucks with long lines and leaving some attendees hungry. “We learned from our mistakes last year,” says event… [Read More]

See More Movies Outside This Summer

See More Movies Outside This Summer

8 Anne / May 31, 2012 8:00 am

Outdoor movie season is starting up again. This Saturday you can see The Muppets at Columbus Commons and UP in Gahanna. Enjoy watching a movie under the stars! Movies in the Park at Columbus Commons There will be a Summer… [Read More]

Photos: Back to the Garden 2012

Photos: Back to the Garden 2012

0 Jennifer Rene / May 28, 2012 4:20 pm

Shadowbox brought their Back to the Garden musical back to Columbus Commons on Sunday evening to help kick off the season’s opening weekend of the Downtown park. Thousands attended to relish in the music of the sixties in the serene… [Read More]