"Far too many households are just a flat tire away from financial distress." ICYMI, Mayor Ginther and Columbus City Council announced new direct investment tools to help neighbors achieve financial stability. https://lnkd.in/gZQTSe52
Columbus Department of Development
Government Administration
Columbus, Ohio 743 followers
Official page for Columbus Department of Development information and announcements.
About us
The Columbus Department of Development is broken into five distinct, but equally important Divisions. Those divisions are: Director's Office, Economic Development, Housing, Land redevelopment Division and Land Bank Program, and Planning. DIRECTOR'S OFFICE: - Encompasses Administration, Fiscal, Human Resources, and Legislative Affairs. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: - The Economic Development Division assists local businesses and provides information to companies looking to expand or relocate to Columbus. HOUSING: - The Housing Division serves Columbus by preserving and producing housing that helps build strong, distinct and vibrant neighborhoods. The Housing Division offers programs to assist homeowners, housing developers and rental property owners. LAND REDEVELOPMENT DIVISION AND LAND BANK PROGRAM: - The Columbus Land Bank was established in 1994 to improve Columbus neighborhoods by returning vacant, abandoned and underutilized residential and commercial properties into productive community assets. PLANNING: - The Planning Division is responsible for neighborhood planning, commercial overlays, board and commission (Downtown, University District and East Franklinton), historic preservation, annexation and public art.
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https://www.columbus.gov/development/
External link for Columbus Department of Development
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- 1,001-5,000 employees
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- Columbus, Ohio
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111 N Front St
Columbus, Ohio 43215, US
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Happy National Internet Day! Did you know Columbus is connecting the nation? New research shows Columbus is well on its way to becoming a major tech hub! More from Columbus Business First https://lnkd.in/gcq6qrJg
Columbus Opportunity: Why Columbus is primed for success as a tech hotspot - Columbus Business First
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"All units will be reserved for those making 60% of the area median income, which equates to $43,440 for a one-person household." Columbus Business First shows affordability at work in Columbus neighborhoods as the push for housing at all price points continues across the city. https://lnkd.in/g_aithCi
Workforce housing project in southeast Columbus awarded state funding - Columbus Business First
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Small business empowers every neighborhood in Columbus and represents over 90% of the daily commerce. This week, the latest generation of business leaders completed the Accelerate Columbus program, a city investment in business success. Congratulations to our graduates! Watch the full ceremony HERE: https://lnkd.in/gkhde4_h
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"Projects planned to transform the neighborhood include market rate and affordable housing – an important asset to keep current South Side residents in the neighborhood as the price of housing continues to rise." - Columbus Business First Columbus remains committed to equitable, citywide investments that keep neighbors in the neighborhoods of their choice! https://ow.ly/g8pG50TOlxE
South Side projects to watch to bring apartments, entertainment to the neighborhood - Columbus Business First
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From owning a home to ensuring you can afford to remain at home, Columbus has a full slate of programs to help neighbors on the housing journey. Learn more here: https://ow.ly/X8ly50TLRKv
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"You're competing against people offering cash?" WSYX ABC 6 On Your Side Problem Solvers asked home buyer Cicely Murphy "Yes," "Do you have the cash?" asked Problem Solvers. "I do not," Murphy answered." Learn more about how City of Columbus - Land Bank Program and COCLT are helping Columbus neighbors find affordable homes
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A community partnership to ensure affordability! This week, Columbus City Schools Schools, BZS, Habitat for Humanity of the Mid-Ohio Valley and Development announced a new program with students at Fort Hayes to give the next generation of trades laborers hands on experience while adding affordable homes to Columbus neighborhoods! https://lnkd.in/ejnxKfzv
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Columbus is investing in affordability in all neighborhoods. ICYMI, Senator Sherrod Brown joined the Affordable Housing Alliance of Central Ohio and COCLT to discuss keeping Columbus affordable through the Predatory Investment Act. https://ow.ly/RGH750THTon
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