Archives for "Franklinton"

Founded in 1797, making it one of the oldest communities in Central Ohio, Franklinton is located immediately west of downtown Columbus. Since a floodwall was erected there in 2003, redevelopment efforts have included more than 40 residential projects, a new firehouse, two new schools, and a new residential dormitory at Mount Carmel Medical Center West.

Wedding Style: Valerie and Talcott

Wedding Style: Valerie and Talcott

6 Anne / June 6, 2013 1:00 pm

When you have a beautiful and raw space for your wedding, sometimes the hardest part is editing your own ideas. Valerie (Wuchter) and Talcott Starr were looking for a space that let them do whatever they’d like for their wedding… [Read More]

New Gateway Concepts Shared for Town and Rich Streets in Franklinton

New Gateway Concepts Shared for Town and Rich Streets in Franklinton

22 Brent Warren / May 23, 2013 9:30 am

When the plan to convert Town and Rich Streets in Franklinton into two-way streets was first announced last fall, city leaders stressed that a key element was the installation of new “gateway” features designed  to welcome vistors to the neighborhood… [Read More]

Idea Foundry Lands $350,000 Grant for Franklinton Relocation

Idea Foundry Lands $350,000 Grant for Franklinton Relocation

5 Walker / May 20, 2013 9:30 am

The Franklinton Development Association (FDA) and the Columbus Idea Foundry (CIF) have jointly received a $350,000 grant from ArtPlace America to assist with the relocation of the creative space to a warehouse located at 421 West State Street in the… [Read More]

Pinned Motorcycle Festival Rolls Into 400 West Rich Street

Pinned Motorcycle Festival Rolls Into 400 West Rich Street

0 Briana Henry / May 16, 2013 8:00 am

This Saturday, those with an affinity for vibrating metal in between their legs will journey to 400 West Rich to partake in the third Pinned event. The brainchild of Kareem Jackson (who you may know from Milk Bar, or just recognize as… [Read More]

New Food Trucks 2013: The Grub Gallery

New Food Trucks 2013: The Grub Gallery

3 Ayana Wilson / April 22, 2013 11:00 am

It’s finally here. Its murmurings are faint, but if you stand completely still, and are completely quiet, you’ll feel its presence – Spring. Flower buds are pushing through the cracks in the pavements, birds are again chirping loudly at inappropriate… [Read More]

New Food Trucks 2013: Stacey’s 5 Dollar Hollar

New Food Trucks 2013: Stacey’s 5 Dollar Hollar

3 Ayana Wilson / April 22, 2013 11:00 am

It’s finally here. Its murmurings are faint, but if you stand completely still, and are completely quiet, you’ll feel its presence – Spring. Flower buds are pushing through the cracks in the pavements, birds are again chirping loudly at inappropriate… [Read More]

Long-term Revitalization the Goal for West Franklinton

Long-term Revitalization the Goal for West Franklinton

0 Brent Warren / April 8, 2013 8:00 am

With all of the recent activity in East Franklinton, including a neighborhood plan that calls for increased density and a wide range of uses for the area between the railroad tracks and 315, it can sometimes seem like West Franklinton… [Read More]

History Lesson: The 100th anniversary of the flood that destroyed Franklinton

History Lesson: The 100th anniversary of the flood that destroyed Franklinton

6 Doug Motz / March 25, 2013 11:00 am

Today is the 100th anniversary of the worst natural disaster to ever strike Columbus – the Flood of 1913. The rains of March 1913 had been steadily pouring since Easter Sunday, March 23, 1913 and on Tuesday the 25th, the… [Read More]

Columbus Zoo Excited About Possible Expansion to Scioto Peninsula

Columbus Zoo Excited About Possible Expansion to Scioto Peninsula

18 Brent Warren / March 19, 2013 2:00 pm

A “unique and up-close animal encounter” could soon be coming to the Scioto Peninsula. Patty Peters, Vice President of Community Relations at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, says that they are excited to be working with City and County leaders… [Read More]

Wonderland Explores Relocation to Franklinton

Wonderland Explores Relocation to Franklinton

6 Walker / March 18, 2013 3:50 pm

The much-discussed Wonderland creative space project may soon be one step closer to finding a home. After ditching plans in 2011 to renovate the former Wonder Bread bakery building in Italian Village, Wonderland board members and staff have been working… [Read More]

West Side Bike Improvements on Track for Spring

West Side Bike Improvements on Track for Spring

17 Brent Warren / March 16, 2013 8:00 am

The implementation of the Bicentennial Bikeways Plan continues this spring when construction will start on improvements along Sullivant Avenue and Georgesville Road. “Share the Road” signs will be installed and sharrows (pavement markings indicating that lanes are for both bikes… [Read More]

Columbus Idea Foundry Excited About Move to Franklinton

Columbus Idea Foundry Excited About Move to Franklinton

4 Brent Warren / February 22, 2013 12:45 pm

Last night in his State of the City address, Mayor Coleman announced that the Columbus Idea Foundry would be moving to East Franklinton. Today we can confirm that the specific destination is 421 W. State Street, a building the Franklinton… [Read More]

State of the City 2013: Plan for Schools, Improving Recycling and Franklinton News

State of the City 2013: Plan for Schools, Improving Recycling and Franklinton News

16 Brent Warren / February 21, 2013 6:15 pm

In his 14th State of the City address, Mayor Coleman looked backed on the city’s Bicentennial year and ticked off a list of accolades and accomplishments; 3,300 new jobs, a drop in both violent and property crimes, recognition by national… [Read More]

Dinin’ and a Movie to Premiere this Saturday

Dinin’ and a Movie to Premiere this Saturday

2 Ayana Wilson / February 14, 2013 8:00 am

If there’s a reason to brave the cold temperatures this weekend, it’s Dinin’ and a Movie, a tradition updated by pairing together fresh, hip indie cinema with fresh, eclectic food truck fare. This Saturday, February 16th, food truck hub Dinin’… [Read More]

Photos: 400 Winter Farmers Market

Photos: 400 Winter Farmers Market

2 Walker / January 26, 2013 9:20 pm

Back in late October, 400 West Rich began hosting a twice monthly winter farmers market that features a mix of retailers, artists, produce vendors, artisan prepared foods, local music, performance artists, food trucks and more. So far, the event has… [Read More]