The redevelopment of the “UCT Block” in the Short North was originally announced back in February 2008, and after some recent updates and expansions, the proposal may be moving closer to reality tonight
The City of Columbus Parking Violations Bureau began updating all 4,215 parking meters on Tuesday and expect the project to be complete around Labor Day. Double-check the sticker on your meter, as many areas will have newly extended enforcement hours… [Read More]
Press Release: Artists, Musicians and Small Businesses Team up to Take Over Former Wonder Bread Factory It’s been almost a year since Wonder Bread moved out of their Italian Village bakery on 4th Street near the Short North. Now, a… [Read More]
Originally announced in 2008, it looks like Pizzuti’s Short North development plan for the “UCT Block” has been updated. It now calls for a hotel of up to 130 rooms in a building of up to 15 stories located on… [Read More]
Dru and Jeannie Simmons are both Columbus transplants. Dru fell in love with Italian Village (he has lived within the same three blocks for nine years!) and Jeannie was living in Clintonville. When they met and fell in love, Jeannie… [Read More]
Dru and Jeannie Simmons are not new to gardening. They have been participating in the Italian Village community garden for a number of years. But this year, the plot was sold and no longer able to be used as a… [Read More]
The following discussion is about the hopeful sale and redevelopment of the Wonder Bread Plant. Since it has closed, it has been put on the market for $1.7 million. What would be your preferred use for the space
From The Short North Gazette: Diana Lessner lends talent and energy to neighborhood restaurants, retail and parks by Dennis Fiely The footprint left by Diana Lessner on High Street began with one giant leap at High and Brickel in 2001… [Read More]
From The Alive: Tunes & taps By Bryan Bullock When Mick Jagger sang “You can’t always get what you want,” he could’ve been describing the St. James Tavern. The Italian Village hangout doesn’t aim to please all – you won’t… [Read More]
From WBNS 10-TV: Columbus Wonder Bread Bakery To Close In May The Wonder Bread bakery located just north of downtown on North Fourth Street will shut down operations and cease production by May 9. Interstate Bakeries Corporation (the parent company… [Read More]
In the ex-Urban Gardener space, Concrete Jungle run by Baker’s Acres has now opened up. Wreathes and holiday stuff now with a plan for a large assortment of the goodness from BA and the ability to order and pick up… [Read More]
I went by this place while heading south on Mt Pleasant from 5th Ave and was wondering when this had happened, since I had never heard of this place and it’s definitely tucked away. It’s within walking distance from my… [Read More]
NBC4i.com wrote Study May Change Downtown Driving Monday, Nov 17, 2008 By Donna Willis The city wants to increase safety for pedestrians, bicyclists and residents along 4th and Summit streets. The study focuses on changing 4th and Summit streets… [Read More]
I attended the Italian Village Society meeting last night at Short Stop Youth Center at 3rd and High. The meeting opened with a resident’s concern about the removal of mature trees along Pearl St. as part of the current Bollinger… [Read More]
This is an excerpt from a thesis I wrote this past spring while at OSU. It details the history of transportation in IV and MG. If you want more I can e-mail the rest of it. The thesis was titled:… [Read More]
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