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    Best Urban Development of 2012: The Downtown Hilton Hotel

    2012 was a good year for urban development, with dozens upon dozens of projects built or announced, and 2013 promises to have more of the same.

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    When we asked our readers which development this year was their favorite, they picked out the new Hilton Dowtown Columbus hotel to take first place. The new 14-story $140 million hotel opened in October in between the Convention Center and Arena District, providing 500 new full service rooms to the Downtown area. The new hotel also includes the Gallerie Bar & Bistro, an upscale french restaurant run by local chef Bill Glover. The Hilton Dowtown Columbus is expect to bring new convention goers and other visitors into Downtown, where they are a short walk from The North Market, the Short North and many other urban destinations.

    The Top 10 Urban Developments of 2012:

    1. The Hilton Downtown Columbus
    2. Columbus Commons Apartments
    3. Jeffrey Park
    4. Neighborhood Launch Apartments
    5. The Hubbard
    6. Scioto Mile / RiverSouth
    7. The Joseph
    8. 400 West Rich Street / Dinin’ Hall
    9. Franklinton
    10. Grandview Yard

    Flashback: Best Urban Development of 2011 – The Scioto Mile
    Flashback: Best Urban Development of 2010 – Wonderland
    Flashback: Best Urban Development of 2009 – City Center Demolition
    Flashback: Best Urban Development of 2008 – Gay Street Development

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    Walker Evans is the co-founder of Columbus Underground, along with his wife and business partner Anne Evans. Walker has turned local media into a full time career over the past decade and serves on multiple boards and committees throughout the community.
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