Archives for "whittier peninsula"

At Work: Eartha Limited is Making Cols Greener

14 Anne / March 17, 2011 2:00 pm

Mike Minnix has always had an interest in natural resources and sustainability practices. Growing up in Columbus, he knows first hand this is a great place to work and have a business. He loves how engaged the people are here… [Read More]

The Whittier Peninsula Impound Lot is Relocating

The Whittier Peninsula Impound Lot is Relocating

15 Walker / September 23, 2009 1:30 pm

The new Audubon Center hosts their Opening Gala this Friday, and now it looks as if they’ve got some additional news to celebrate. According to an article in today’s Dispatch, the Whittier Peninsula Impound Lot will be relocating to the… [Read More]

New Audubon Center Nears Completion

New Audubon Center Nears Completion

15 Walker / July 14, 2009 1:15 pm

Construction on the area around the new Grange Insurance Audubon Center has been over three years in the making, and the long wait is about to finally pay off. The new conservation and nature center will be hosting their Grand… [Read More]

Construction Update on The Audubon Center

Construction Update on The Audubon Center

4 Walker / March 30, 2009 11:20 am

From The Riot Act: Nature Notes: Whittier Peninsula construction update By John Ross Construction of a new urban nature center on the Whittier Peninsula is coming along well, and plans for a late spring opening seem within reach. The Grange… [Read More]

I-70/71 plan shrinks two downtown parks

I-70/71 plan shrinks two downtown parks

158 Walker / November 29, 2008 10:51 pm

The Dispatch wrote I-70/71 plan shrinks parks Friday, November 28, 2008 BY DEBBIE GEBOLYS Plans for rebuilding the I-70/71 corridor Downtown aren’t final, but one thing is: The improved highway will nip off parts of two parks. The Ohio Department… [Read More]

Scioto Audubon Metro Park might expand

48 Walker / November 22, 2008 11:16 am

The Dispatch wrote River park might expand Saturday, November 22, 2008 By Mark Ferenchik The new Scioto Audubon Metro Park on the Whittier Peninsula might attract more than birds and their binocular-toting followers. It also might draw wall climbers, ice… [Read More]

Scioto Audubon Metro Park = Under Construction

7 Walker / June 4, 2008 9:32 am

Cap City Savvy wrote Scioto Audubon Metro Park = Under Construction I rode my bike past the site this weekend to lay my own eyes on it… I also swung by the Metro Parks booth at RiverFest and asked a… [Read More]

Audubon Center breaks ground on Earth Day

9 Walker / April 25, 2008 9:45 am

This Week News wrote Audubon Center breaks ground Thursday, April 24, 2008 DAVID J. CROSS Officials from the Grange Insurance Audubon Center celebrated the groundbreaking for a new facility Tuesday with an Earth Day tree planting. The 18,000-square foot center,… [Read More]

Officials Plan Construction Project For South Side

22 rave_til_dawn / September 18, 2007 3:02 pm

nbc4i.com wrote Officials Plan Construction Project For South Side Tuesday, Sep 18, 2007 By Andrew DePaul COLUMBUS, Ohio — Local city council members discussed a development project Monday that could bring life back to the city’s south side. The Columbus… [Read More]

City reviving idea of 9-hole course in Brewery District

24 cab124 / July 17, 2007 11:30 am

Business First of Columbus wrote City reviving idea of 9-hole course set in Brewery District downtown July 13, 2007 by Doug Buchanan Downtown workers and residents may be in line for a suburban amenity to sweeten life in the urban… [Read More]

Columbus Audubon gives $100,000 to Whittier center

0 Walker / April 13, 2007 10:21 am

Columbus Audubon gives $100,000 to Whittier center Thursday, April 12, 2007 By SUE HAGAN ThisWeek Staff Writer The Grange Insurance Audubon Center, which will be built in the Whittier Peninsula Metro Park, has received another donation — this one from… [Read More]

Audubon has big plans for Whittier Metro Park facility

4 Walker / October 11, 2006 9:41 am

Audubon has big plans for Whittier Metro Park facility By GARTH BISHOP Though small in size, the Audubon Ohio facility at the proposed Whittier Peninsula Metro Park will be a big part of the project. Heather Starck, director of the… [Read More]

Whittier Peninsula Park, nature center leading way

Whittier Peninsula Park, nature center leading way

0 Walker / August 7, 2006 10:07 am

Park, nature center leading way By SUE HAGAN ThisWeek Staff Writer On a recent rainy Thursday, the future Whittier Peninsula — the one with houses, shops, office space, a new Metro Park and an Audubon nature center — was a… [Read More]

City has $677 million plans

3 Walker / June 16, 2006 9:42 am

City has $677 million plans Main Street structure, Whittier development to receive makeovers Friday, June 16, 2006 Mark Ferenchik THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH Clintonville residents are in line to get the spruced-up, larger Whetstone Recreation Center they’ve been wanting. And Columbus… [Read More]

New park begins to take shape Downtown

7 Walker / June 14, 2006 4:02 pm

New park begins to take shape Downtown Crews excavating ponds on Whittier Peninsula Saturday, May 27, 2006 Dean Narciso THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH As rough-winged swallows skimmed the foundation of a demolished warehouse, John O’Meara gazed at the desolate landscape and… [Read More]