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Be My Neighbor: Woodland Park Edition

Be My Neighbor: Woodland Park Edition

1 Jeff Lafever / July 26, 2012 8:00 am

Thirteen years ago after 4 years of renting in Olde Towne East, we began our first home search. We wanted a property we could put a bit of our stamp on, and with the high ceilings, large rooms, and the… [Read More]

At Home: Breezy Home in Woodland Park

At Home: Breezy Home in Woodland Park

3 Anne / July 1, 2012 8:00 am

She wasn’t looking to buy a home. In fact, Abigail Mack was perfectly happy in the condo she had purchased while she was in graduate school. It overlooked Franklin Park and was a good size. But because of her job… [Read More]

Master Planning Effort to Transform Near East Side Neighborhoods

Master Planning Effort to Transform Near East Side Neighborhoods

0 Walker / May 15, 2012 10:00 am

More than two years ago, a group of civic leaders announced a $10 million pledge from The Ohio State University to invest in neighborhood revitalization efforts surrounding the OSU Hospital East, located on Taylor Avenue. At that time, little detail was provided… [Read More]

Woodland Park Neighborhood Profiled in Dispatch

Woodland Park Neighborhood Profiled in Dispatch

10 Walker / February 8, 2010 10:30 am

The Dispatch continues their “Where We Live” neighborhood profiles today with a look at the Woodland Park area located on the Near East Side. The area was originally developed as an upscale subdivision and much of the historic charm remains… [Read More]

Free Garden Tours This Sunday

Free Garden Tours This Sunday

1 Anne / July 24, 2009 9:01 am

If you’d like some fun outdoor exploring to do this weekend, head to Ganther’s Place or Woodland Park. Each neighborhood is sponsoring a free garden tour on Sunday afternoon, from noon to 5pm. Ganther’s Place will have live music, a… [Read More]

At Home in Woodland Park

At Home in Woodland Park

13 Anne / May 3, 2009 1:08 pm

This time we wander over to Woodland Park to tour the home of Matthew Arnold and Scott Ramsey. Woodland Park bills itself as Columbus’ Best Kept Secret, boasting many big, beautiful homes of exquisite architecture and two beautiful neighborhood boulevards… [Read More]

Woodland Meadows site is now for sale

Woodland Meadows site is now for sale

8 Walker / January 22, 2009 12:48 pm

This article in yesterday’s Dispatch revealed that the old Woodland Meadows site has wrapped up with demolition and can now be sold to a new developer. The city paid $2.5 million to level the 52-acre housing complex over the past… [Read More]

Woodland Park is full of great deals on homes

Woodland Park is full of great deals on homes

20 Submitted News / January 3, 2009 6:27 pm

I was just checking the homes for sale in Woodland Park and there are some great bargains! It is a great time to buy in Woodland Park. The neighborhood continues to have low crime, quiet streets, wonderful neighbors, and good… [Read More]

Bending Nature at The Franklin Park Conservatory

Bending Nature at The Franklin Park Conservatory

6 Walker / October 4, 2008 1:58 pm

On Thursday, I had the pleasure of attending the preview of the new Bending Nature exhibit at the Franklin Park Conservatory. This new installation includes works by 15 artists including Dorothy Gill Barnes (Columbus), David Byrne (NYC), Dennis Oppenheim (NYC),… [Read More]

A New Light for Franklin Park Conservatory

A New Light for Franklin Park Conservatory

0 The Wayfarer / August 18, 2008 7:12 am

LifeEpicurean.com wrote A New Light For Franklin Park Conservatory Monday, August 18, 2008 BY ANGEL JACKSON Tuesday evening, I had the honor of attending a reception debuting several new event spaces at Franklin Park Conservatory. I have to admit, as… [Read More]

Old Bag of Nails in Bexley

Old Bag of Nails in Bexley

28 Motorist / June 11, 2008 2:57 pm

Has anyone been by the new building going up to replace the old Old Bag that burned down last year? I haven’t found a picture online of it or gone by to take on myself but, wow, that thing looks… [Read More]

Next for conservatory: garden ‘campus’

Next for conservatory: garden ‘campus’

14 Walker / June 4, 2008 10:01 am

The Dispatch wrote Next for conservatory: garden ‘campus’ Wednesday, June 4, 2008 BY TIM FERAN The Franklin Park Conservatory will break ground today on a community-garden “campus” — the second major project in the first phase of the venue’s $75… [Read More]

Conservatory commissions light artist

Conservatory commissions light artist

10 Walker / November 2, 2007 12:41 pm

This Week News wrote Conservatory commissions light artist Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007 By BONNIE BUTCHER Franklin Park Conservatory has commissioned artist James Turrell to create a permanent light installation in the Palm House, conservatory executive director Bruce Harkey announced at… [Read More]

Franklin Park Conservatory expansion begins

Franklin Park Conservatory expansion begins

6 Walker / June 6, 2007 12:24 pm

The Columbus Dispatch wrote Franklin Park Conservatory to expand Tuesday, June 5, 2007 By Lisa Halverstadt The Franklin Park Conservatory will add two rooftop gardens where partiers can sip cocktails and another on the grounds designed as a backdrop for… [Read More]

Woodland Meadows is finally being torn down

Woodland Meadows is finally being torn down

10 gramarye / May 25, 2007 10:04 am

Demolition began yesterday, at long last. All I can say is: about time. I know a friend who lives just outside of Bexley (along Maryland Ave.) and this place has been absolutely nothing but trouble. The Dispatch wrote Troubled housing… [Read More]