Two weeks ago I mentioned that the Young Professionals Commission is trying to come up with a better name for themselves as well as the audience they’re trying to attract and retain in Columbus. Well, here’s your chance to get more involved. A social network has been launched called Columbus Brains, and the current focus [...]
Posts from ‘August, 2007’
VidCast: My thoughts on the YP Commission Meeting with COTA
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Wal-Mart: Coming Soon to an Urban Neighborhood Near You?
I just read through a Dispatch article today about how Wal-Mart has been studying new types of store formats as they look to continue to grow. While they’re not specifically announcing any plans outside of “new store sizes and types”, I’m willing to believe that they may be looking to penetrate a more urban market [...]
The city of Gahanna doesn’t want to grow up
The inner-ring suburb of Grandview Heights has suffered from a bit of personality complex lately, as it’s having trouble deciding if it wants to live up to the “Heights” part of it’s name. Developers want to build upward in these land-locked suburbs, but some activists want to cling to the more traditional small-town low-density charm. [...]
CMH/Downtown Light Rail Shuttle
Exactly one month ago I made a post about the concept of building a Light Rail shuttle between Downtown and the Columbus Airport. Today, I’m posting the google map that I’ve created to illustrate the path this shuttle could take. Most of the western end of the line is using existing rail lines, so the [...]
Where are all the Boutique Hotels in Columbus?
I was chatting on Friday with Heather at What the Rock and she brought up the fact that Columbus (and the Short North more specifically) is really lacking when it comes to Boutique Hotels. If you’re unfamiliar with the concept, Boutique Hotels are usually independently run, and typically smaller than your standard chain-operated hotel. They’re [...]
From the farm to the table
I wanted to share this video that highlights a local restaurant (Latitude 41) in downtown Columbus and the fresh, local, organic produce they use daily in their foods. I think this is a really great experience that you can get in a midwestern city like Columbus where the produce can get picked early in the [...]
The Exchange – Networking Event for Women
About The Exchange Join us for the Exchange, the first event of its kind in Central Ohio, to bring women from all walks of life together for the single purpose of meeting, networking, and connecting with one another. By sharing the things that are important in your life with other women, you help strengthen the [...]
Toledo’s New Arts District
There was an interesting article yesterday in the Toledo Blade about the creation of a new Arts District in downtown Toledo. It sounds similar to what I’d like to see done with Franklinton, which is create a new special district that benefits the local arts community, provides them with long-term affordable live/work space, and breathes [...]
Want to meet up today?
Columbus Underground Monthly Happy Hour Meetup Wednesday August 22nd 6pm to 9pm Location: MoJoe Lounge on the Cap 600 N. High St. [MAP] We’ll be giving away Brandi Carlile CDs and Paul Robinett Candles! Will also have some Clippers tickets to pass out for their family and friends days!!