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Concept illustration of Cleveland Avenue from the One Linden Plan

Linden USA: Reimagining Cleveland Avenue

Thursday, September 26th, 2024
11:30am - 1pm

Linden Community Recreation Center
1350 Briarwood Ave, Columbus, OH 43211

The Challenge

The Cleveland Avenue corridor is largely unattractive due to poor structural conditions of abutting properties, decaying sidewalk infrastructure, and haphazard utilities, and signage. Any development plan to reimagine Cleveland Avenue must address safety concerns and aesthetic appeal of the corridor. By leveraging investments in the public realm, sound urban design, anchors to drive traffic, and coordination of complementary uses, a district can be created that is greater than the sum of its parts.

In order to “Reimagine Cleveland Avenue,” the solution must consider multiple impacts: Transportation, Housing, Retail & Small Business, and Health & Safety. What will successful retail areas need investment wise in the public realm? What levels of cooperation from property owners will be needed to create a consistent and high-quality pedestrian experience —and curb appeal for passing motorists? How might the reimagining of Cleveland Avenue impact the overall branding of the Linden community and help position it as one of our City’s future neighborhood gems?

Featuring Leah Evans, CEO, Homeport; Ken Gold, Chief Growth Officer, Skilken/Gold; Nick Jones, VP Community Wellness, Nationwide Children's Hospital; Boyce Safford, III., Executive Director, Columbus Next Generation Corporation; with Moderator Adam K. Troy, Director, Community of Caring Development Foundation & CEO of TROY Enterprises.

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