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Nine new housing units in the King Lincoln District will be completed as the NoBo on Long development celebrates with a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, October 11 at 1:30pm. The new condos were developed by Homeport, formerly the Columbus Housing… [Read More]
Last night, the Ohio Department of Transportation hosted a public meeting to provide final updates on phase one of the Interstate 70/71 split fix project which begins next month. The majority of the meeting was focused on road closures, ramp… [Read More]
The Columbus Crossroads project (popularly known as the 70/71 Split Fix) will officially be kicking off next month after years of planning, discussion and community input. Phase One will reconstruct the I-71/670 interchange at the north-eastern end of the project,… [Read More]
The Columbus Housing Partnership has maintained a presence in the King Lincoln District over the past few years through their involvement in development projects through their Homeport housing programs, as well as the successful North of Broad development. Their presence… [Read More]
Before there was Park Street, there was Long Street. Just a few years ago, the major hub of Downtown nightlife revolved around a collection of bars and clubs located at 40 E. Long, and the focus was on weekend dance… [Read More]
This morning, Mayor Coleman, City Councilmember A. Troy Miller, and Amy Klaben, CEO of the Columbus Housing Partnership are unveiling “NoBo on Long”, a new affordable condominium development located on the Near East Side. This development consists of nine condo… [Read More]
Guillermo Perez is the latest entrepreneur to make the jump from the Pearl Market into a full time retail space Downtown. His new business is called Si Señor, and is moving into the old Rolls Cafe space at 6 East… [Read More]
On Sunday, the Dispatch published an article about the conflict between The City of Columbus and Club Ice, a Downtown nightclub located at 40 E. Long Street. Last month, the city asked for their liquor license to be revoked along… [Read More]
Rolls Cafe just opened in the Atlas Building near the corner of High & Long Streets a little less than a year ago, but they’re already upgrading to a new Downtown location. A sign on their door indicates that they’re… [Read More]
(Edit: This was originally published on April 14th, but due to the fire/power issues in the Atlas Building, Cook Shack was delayed a week in their opening) According to some recently-added window markings, Cook Shack BBQ is opening their downtown… [Read More]
From The Dispatch: New Near East Side social event adopts hip urban attitude By Kevin Joy Seeking an art-focused nighttime alternative, graphic designer Marshall Shorts founded the monthly BRUSH in February. “In the black community, art is kind of a… [Read More]
From The Dispatch: Historic but crumbling Near East Side church faces uncertain future By Sherri Williams White boards cover the windows at Centenary United Methodist Church. A fence guards a hole where bricks and shingles have fallen. A broken marquee… [Read More]
Urban Spirit first opened their doors at 893 E. Long Street on February 19th, 2008. Despite a brutal cold snap that day, business was brisk, and the neighborhood quickly embraced this new gathering spot. Owner Charity Martin-Via has seen her… [Read More]
From Business First of Columbus: Plaza, Edwards seeking OK for pair of downtown residential projects by Brian R. Ball Plans for the next wave of downtown housing by developers Plaza Properties Inc. and Edwards Cos. will headline the Feb. 4… [Read More]
A month ago, I posted a question regarding the demolition of the old Cadillac Motor Company Building at 600 E. Long Street (corner of Long & Jefferson near the CSCC Parking Garage). The old building had been for sale for… [Read More]
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