Archives for "streetscaping"

The Arches are up for Old North Columbus

The Arches are up for Old North Columbus

27 Walker / October 5, 2009 8:00 am

There you have it. There is a downside though, some old fuddy duddy is whining that there’s no “e” on the end of “old” in this Dispatch article: “Olde was the spelling in the 1850s,” said preservation society member Seth… [Read More]

North Campus High Street Construction Wraps Up

North Campus High Street Construction Wraps Up

18 Walker / September 15, 2009 11:30 am

An email update from PavingTheWay.org reveals that the North Campus High Street Construction project is in the final stages of completion. The final paving and road markings began today and should be finished in roughly two weeks (weather permitting). The… [Read More]

Development Updates From The Scioto Mile

Development Updates From The Scioto Mile

23 Walker / August 20, 2009 1:15 pm

(Photo from SciotoMile.com) There’s still a long way to go until the June 2011 completion date of the Scioto Mile project, but a lot of the progress is already starting to shape up. The most noticeable update is the reopening… [Read More]

Part of South Front Street Goes Two Way Tomorrow

Part of South Front Street Goes Two Way Tomorrow

18 Walker / August 19, 2009 6:15 pm

The ongoing development in the Riversouth portion of Downtown just reached another milestone as part of the reconfigured two-way layout of South Front Street opens to traffic tomorrow. The stretch of Front Street between Broad and Town Streets will be… [Read More]

Several New Businesses Coming Soon to Gay Street

Several New Businesses Coming Soon to Gay Street

31 Walker / July 4, 2009 1:25 pm

After the recent two-way streetscaping conversion, Gay Street quickly has become the gem of Downtown with new restaurants, businesses, and residences flocking to the area. And a quick stroll down the sidewalk this morning reveals that even more is on… [Read More]

CU Podcast #21: Coffee with Cleve Ricksecker

CU Podcast #21: Coffee with Cleve Ricksecker

8 Walker / June 18, 2009 10:01 pm

In this week’s ColumbusUnderground.com Podcast, we sit down to chat with Cleve Ricksecker, the Executive Director of the Capital Crossroads Special Improvement District. Cleve shares a lot of additional information with us on the recently announced streetscaping improvements, as well… [Read More]

New Downtown Improvements Recommended

New Downtown Improvements Recommended

28 Walker / June 2, 2009 10:46 am

From The Dispatch: Small enhancements can make big impact Downtown By Mark Ferenchik One day, while walking Downtown in Lynn Alley at the Pearl Market, you might gaze up and see a large, artsy chandelier. Maybe you’ll stop to study… [Read More]

North Campus High Street repairs to increase traffic

38 Walker / April 25, 2008 9:15 pm

The Lantern wrote High Street repairs to increase traffic Eric House Issue date: 4/25/08 Starting in June, construction crews will begin revitalizing a long-neglected and congested strip of North High Street. Construction is proposed to be completed in the fall… [Read More]

Two-Way Gay Street Almost Finished. Who’s Next?

Two-Way Gay Street Almost Finished. Who’s Next?

38 Walker / October 19, 2007 3:38 am

Now that the restoration of Gay Street into a two-way street is almost finished, I think it’s time to figure out where the next conversion should be. I know the city has plans to restore quite a few of the… [Read More]

Short North Arches Go Technicolor in September

12 Walker / August 15, 2007 6:28 pm

ShortNorth.org wrote Short North Arches Go Technicolor at September Gallery Hop Wednesday, August 15, 2007 Short North Arts District, Columbus, OH – On Saturday, September 1, at 9:00PM, the Short North will throw the switch on the final phase of… [Read More]

Short North Gallery Hop getting new glow

Short North Gallery Hop getting new glow

8 Walker / June 2, 2007 11:29 am

The Columbus Dispatch wrote Longtime event getting new glow Thursday, May 31, 2007 By Bill Mayr On the first Saturday of the month for more than 20 years, thousands of people have descended on the area of High Street known… [Read More]

the arches…. they’re alive!!!

20 / May 22, 2007 10:19 pm

i was beginning to think i’d never see the day, but i just drove through the short north and the first few arches on the cap side are lit!! looks pretty good too

Downtown, Short North Get More Cash For Makeover

0 Walker / February 14, 2006 11:08 am

Downtown, Short North Get More Cash For Makeover New District To Be Created For Morse Road COLUMBUS, Ohio — Downtown and Short North development will get a boost when the Columbus City Council hands over $500,000 for the revitalization effort…. [Read More]