building a tactical revitalization plan for downtown albany

2012 DOWNTOWN COLUMBUS STRATEGIC PLAN
Columbus, Ohio
12 IDEAS
STRATEGIC PLAN
IMPLEMENTATION TO DATE
07 INVESTIGATE THE
CREATION OF A MULTI-
MODAL STATION
Improved local, regional and national
rail connectivity is important for the
future of Downtown Columbus and
central Ohio as a whole.
Funded by Federal, money sent back by
current Governor of Ohio.
08 DEVELOP A
DOWNTOWN BIKE
STATION
A bike station would encourage and
promote cycling as an alternative to
automobile transportation.
$500 million grant from US Dept. of
Energy to install nearly 300 bike parking
places in downtown through both shelters,
covered garage parking, and standard
racks. Shelters (7) have green roofs and
incorporate public art. Should be installed
in 2012.
09 BUILD A DOWNTOWN
FIELD HOUSE
A dedicated sports facility adjacent
to the greater Columbus Convention
Center would expand both sports and
convention business opportunities.
The Convention Center Authority is
concentrating on completing the 500-room
full service downtown Hilton Hotel which
opens later this year. After which they
have discussed making the Sports Center
a priority.
10 CONNECT THE ARENA
DISTRICT TO THE SCIOTO
PENINSULA
A pedestrian bridge would link two
activity centers and provide an
opportunity to enhance downtown’s
skyline.
Designed and 12 million funded.
11 CONTINUE THE
DEVELOPMENT OF THE
SCIOTO PENINSULA
A revitalized Scioto Peninsula could
become a new gateway to Downtown
and help to catalyze redevelopment on
the west side of the Scioto River.
Underway with cooperation from City,
County, Veterans Memorial, and Columbus
Downtown Development Corp.
12 TRANSFORM THE
SCIOTO-OLENTANGY
GREENWAY CORRIDOR
Removal of the Main Street Dam
would reclaim 45 acres of green
space. Removal of the 5th Street Dam
reconnects greenway to the Ohio State
University. Restores use and access to
the river corridors. Supports the 2.5
Billion Wet Weather Management plan
investment.
Main Street Dam: Feasibility Study
complete, led by City and Columbus
Downtown Development Corp.. $35 million
funded, detailed design work underway.
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