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growth + change

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OSU - City Collaboration People + Place

planning

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The Future of Linden

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Community Planning

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engagement

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Transforming Vacant Land

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Neighborhoods Re-imagined

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revitalization

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A Catalyst for Change

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Promoting Neighborhoods

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dear friends: The Neighborhood Design Center has been involved in urban

Neighborhood Commercial Revitalization grant program. The

revitalization efforts in Columbus and Central Ohio for over 35

neighborhoods we now call home, Weinland Park and the

years, with a commitment to engage, elevate and empower

University District Area, have also kept us busy with managing

communities by offering access to affordable conceptual

a street tree initiative and several public art projects. Finally,

design and planning services.

in the tradition of continuing our mission beyond the city’s boundaries, we have also been engaged with other grant

The last two years have been an exciting time of growth and

programs aimed at revamping industrial corridors and historic

change. We moved into a new office space, have grown our

neighborhoods.

staff and embarked upon some exciting new projects. The close collaboration as well as financial support received from

I am proud and honored to be part of the NDC’s journey

the City of Columbus and The Ohio State University have

and the intricate net of connectivity it has cast throughout

been instrumental to our growth and have enabled us to not

the years over so many neighborhoods. I would like to thank

only continue our mission, but to do it with greater capacity

you all - our funders, community and project partners - for

and most importantly, with a more comprehensive approach

your belief in our organization and contributions throughout

to the unique challenges of central city development.

the years that have enabled us to remain committed to our mission. We do believe that design is a right, not a privilege,

In the following pages, we would like to share some highlights

but it is only with your tireless support that we can make our

of our recent work and the exciting journey we have been

dreams happen, and those of the communities we serve.

through. We have embarked on community planning efforts in the Linden and Hilltop communities, a multi-year planning

Sincerely,

process of which we are extremely proud to be part of.

We have expanded our services for management of public engagement processes from vacant land to public art. We are continuing our exterior, interior and graphic visioning work for small business owners in the seven corridors of the

Isabela Gould, Executive Director

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OSU - CITY COLLABORATION CONTINUING A TRADITION

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Previous: NDC hosts fall KSA-CRP Studio Hilltop presentation Opposite: NDC hosts spring KSA-CRP Linden Studio final review 2018 KSA Career Day

Joint efforts and support from the City of

these two neighborhoods. During the 2017-

Columbus and The Ohio State University have

18 academic year, students explored a variety

enabled the NDC to engage on complex issues

of topics ranging from food access and alley

facing Columbus neighborhoods since the

revitalization to the creation of a housing

inception of the Center in 1982. Employment

assessment tool and community land trust. A

opportunities for students, studio explorations

similarly structured studio is now underway for the

and partnerships focused on neighborhood

2018-19 academic year, focused on the Hilltop

centered projects are all made possible through

neighborhood. These projects enable students

this collective investment in our work.

to develop their work through the lens of the community.

Acting as a conduit for positive community change, the NDC harnesses the creativity

In continuing our commitment to multi-disciplinary

of students to propose innovative solutions

engagement and development of students, the

to address neighborhood challenges. Our

NDC is currently attending the annual Knowlton

interns benefit from the opportunity to develop

School and College of Social Work Career Fairs,

professional skills, gain practical real-world

and is offering opportunities for placement of

experience and personally engage with residents,

students from the Federal Work Study and

small business owners and other community

Nonprofit Immersion Programs.

stakeholders. Beyond direct student employment, recent community planning efforts by the NDC

Through the joint OSU-City support the NDC

in the Linden and Hilltop neighborhoods have

remains uniquely positioned as a collaborative

created an avenue for more direct collaboration

platform for community groups, philanthropic

between the NDC and the Knowlton School

organizations and academic and government

of Architecture’s City and Regional Planning

institutions, seeking increased effectiveness and

Department, through studio work targeting

capacity for joint action.

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PEOPLE + PLACE

A NEW HOME IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD

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Opposite: Interns reviewing work KSA Honors and Scholars visit

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gave me more relevant, hands on, high level experience than I could “haveNDCimagined - all in a supportive environment with passionate coworkers.

Sarah Davis, NDC Planning Intern, 2017-18

The NDC kicked off 2017 by relocating to

Since 2016, the NDC has welcomed three new

the third floor of the historic Orton Memorial

full-time staff: Kerry Reeds (Director of Urban

Laboratory building at the corner of E. 8th and

Design and Planning), Matthew Adair (Senior

Summit. Designed by Howard Dwight Smith –

Planner), and Xia Hua (Designer). Our more

well known for his work designing Thompson

experienced staff has also enabled us to provide

Library and Ohio Stadium at The Ohio State

a broader range of services to the communities

University - in 1929, the building served as the

we serve.

headquarters of the Standard Pyrometric Cone Company, a laboratory founded by Edward

While the NDC has experienced significant

Orton, Jr., son of the equally notable first

change over the past year and a half, our core

president of OSU. Beyond its rich history, we now

mission of community revitalization through

enjoy nearly 3,000 square feet of flexible office

affordable design and collaboration remains

space for NDC staff and interns.

constant. Since our founding in 1982, our work continues to be shaped by the belief that “design

Since relocating offices, the NDC has employed

is a right, not a privilege”.

fifteen interns from Ohio State’s Knowlton School of Architecture representing undergraduate and graduate students in the disciplines of

NDC Quick Facts:

Architecture, Landscape Architecture and City

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and Regional Planning. Our new, larger office has

501(c)3 Nonprofit Multi-Disciplinary Team: Architecture, City

also enabled the NDC to host seventeen events

and Regional Planning, Interior Design,

ranging from KSA reviews to a stop on the annual

Landscape Architecture

Town and Gown conference hosted by OSU in May 2018.

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Staff composition: 60% student interns

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THE FUTURE OF LINDEN COMMUNITY-DRIVEN PLANNING

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Previous: Facilitator led discussion with residents at December 2017 event Opposite: Graphic denoting Linden Community Plan geography, Linden resident at December year-end community workshop

NDC truly embodies community planning and revitalization. Their commitment “to putting people first is unparalleled and a tremendous asset to the Columbus

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community.

Nicholas J. Bankston, Department of Neighborhoods, City of Columbus

The Linden Community Plan is a resident-

The plan presents Ten Big Ideas in an integrated

driven planning effort designed to establish a

approach that allows the objectives to be multi-

vision for shared prosperity and growth based

faceted, working with one another rather than

on the concerns, needs and aspirations of

siloed into separate categories. The concepts

the community. As a framework document

illustrate what is possible and capture the

that incorporates both physical and social

essence of more than fourteen months of public

considerations, a community plan highlights ideas

engagement activities in the neighborhood. Some

inspired by residents and stakeholders throughout

are immediately actionable - some ambitious and

a public engagement process. The Linden

visionary.

Community Plan contains strategies to address needs of existing residents and businesses while

Taken together, the Ten Big Ideas demonstrate

exploring opportunities for growth.

how the goals of community revitalization are simultaneously simple and complex, but also

The NDC was commissioned to work on the

present an implementable vision that will begin

Linden Community Plan by the City of Columbus,

to tackle some of Linden’s looming challenges

Department of Neighborhoods with efforts

while capitalizing on its strengths. The plan will

beginning in early 2017 and continuing through

guide future investments and inform priorities in

the end of 2018. Along with support from the

neighborhood revitalization actions.

United Way of Central Ohio and The Ohio State University, NDC staff worked to create extensive

Linden Quick Facts:

visual and written materials, conduct research

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requested by residents, and attend or facilitate hundreds of community meetings and events.

Study Area: 2.63 sq. mi.

Residents in Study Area: 18,000 Project Website: www.ourlinden.com

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The City of Columbus is planning for Linden’s future! Get involved and offer your vision for the neighborhood.

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From left: Placemaking activity at Linden Elementary (top), Resident mailer announcement (bottom), Promotional poster, Redevelopment rendering, Process timeline

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COMMUNITY PLANNING

AN INCLUSIVE APPROACH TO PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT

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Opposite: NDC staff engaging with residents at the Westgate Farmers Market

Creating a community plan requires consistent

specific elements of concern, targeting three

public engagement—a process that the NDC

primary aspects: people (physical and emotional

led for over fourteen months in the Linden

health), place (businesses, safety, mobility and

neighborhood. With the goal of building a

recreation) and home (housing).

framework for future investments, the plan relies on meaningful input from residents and

Throughout Summer 2018, the planning team

stakeholders through facilitated exercises and

attended community events in the Hilltop to

conversations. Across dozens of events and

speak with residents about the process and

discussions, the NDC was committed to an

increase awareness of the effort. Creating

inclusive and holistic process that would best

authentic relationships with Hilltop residents is

represent the aspirations of the community.

vital to establishing trust and communication.

With a similar approach, the NDC has begun

In support of this, NDC will demonstrate

outreach to the Hilltop area as part of the Hilltop

commitment to neighbors through regular events

Community Plan. For more than a year, members

that allow for meaningful public interaction

of the Hilltop neighborhood will work together to

over meals and cooperative activities. Our

identify problems, propose solutions, and create

focus throughout the Hilltop process will be on

new connections to support the creation of the

consistent and sustained resident interaction to

community plan.

enable the planning team to understand what the community values. Issues raised are recorded

The Hilltop is a historic neighborhood on the West

and will be presented to the community at future

Side with beautiful homes, intriguing topography,

events to shape conversations and, ultimately, the

and a business district along West Broad Street.

Hilltop Community Plan.

As part of the focus on neighborhoods, the City of Columbus is investing in a plan for the Hilltop area to set priorities and work with residents to identify

Project Website: envisionhilltop.com

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From top left (clockwise): Linden fall working group orientation, Mapping activity at public event, Linden food event, Final Linden public event, KSA-CRP spring Linden Studio review, Hilltop summer outreach

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TRANSFORMING VACANT LAND PARCELS TO PLACES COMPETITION

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Previous: Artistic screen at Olde Towne East Pocket Park Opposite: Ribbon-cutting at MPACC opening event

we are making a difference...[we are] able to move one step closer “toTogether realizing our vision of a hunger-free and healthier community for residents.

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Sarah Lenkay, Strategic Projects Director, Mid-Ohio Foodbank On a warm spring afternoon, a community

opportunities that public spaces create in a

gathered to experience the transformation of a

neighborhood. Furthermore, the competition

vacant lot into a gallery, outdoor performance

highlighted the variety of properties available

and neighborhood festival venue. Known simply

through the City and County Land Banks,

as MPACC, the space showcases the depth of

organizations that own and manage over fifteen

creativity and determination to implement these

hundred properties available for redevelopment.

ideas as part of the inaugural Parcels to Places

According to Reza Reyazi, Assistant Administrator

competition. MPACC represents one of nine

of the City Land Bank, “Reutilization of vacant and

winners selected in April 2016 to implement

abandoned property has been and will continue

unique and sustainable uses for under-utilized

to be a priority for the City of Columbus and a

land. With project support from the Ohio Capital

necessary component of the growth of the city.”

Corporation for Housing, the City of Columbus, The Columbus Foundation, and the Affordable

Winners from the competition represented

Housing Trust, the program launched in February

a variety of organizations throughout the

2016 with twenty-three proposals to transform

City; some with extensive garden design and

vacant properties throughout Columbus.

implementation experience, and others seeking to establish roots in the community. The Parcels

The project resulted in nearly eighteen acres of

to Places competition provided a platform to

redeveloped land and over $170,000 awarded to

share ideas and standards of practice, expand

winners with ideas ranging from pocket parks for

networks, cultivate relationships and advance

neighborhood events to sustainable urban farms.

winners towards the common goal of community

Proposals addressed issues surrounding food

revitalization.

access, entrepreneurship, civic pride and cultural identity, shedding light on the transformative

Project Website: www.parcelstoplaces.com

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From left (clockwise): Volunteers at Wheatland Farm, Maroon Music Sunday, Volunteers at Olde Towne East Pocket Park, Unveiling of Urban Forest, Performance at MPACC Opening, Franklinton Farms spring garden party, Art activity at Berkeley Road

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NEIGHBORHOODS RE-IMAGINED A VISION FOR BETTER PUBLIC SPACES

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Opposite: Unveiling ceremony for the second Livingston Avenue sculpture

Community stakeholders and City officials met

they all share a process that is firmly grounded

on a stormy afternoon in July 2017 to unveil the

in pride of place and desire for community

second installment of the Street Car Sculpture

investment, in which the effort is supported from

series in Livingston Park. The project represents

a partnership of multiple organizations. These

a two-year community engagement process for

projects highlight the fact that neighborhood

the Center and various stakeholders. The NDC

leaders, civic groups, anchor institutions,

facilitated the original request for proposals in

government agencies, philanthropic organizations

March of 2015 and convened an advisory panel

and the design community have a far greater

who selected Tom Hubbard’s sculpture - entitled

impact through collaboration rather than working

“Shake, Rattle & Roll – the Livingston Line” - as

alone.

the winner of the competition.

Over the past two years, the NDC has facilitated twelve public art, streetscape, gateway and

Project Partners

other neighborhood-centered projects, serving

• Tom Hubbard, Artist

as a mediator between multiple entities to assist

• The City of Columbus

communities in the realization of their ideas and

Public Art Program

aspirations. These place-based projects, whether

Recreation & Parks Department

a sculpture celebrating the rich history of the

• Columbus Art Commission

community or streetscape enhancements that

• The Columbus Foundation

improve aesthetics and perceptions, are driven

• Tom E. Dailey Foundation

by the energy of the community to organically

• Greater Columbus Arts Council

address specific neighborhood challenges.

• Nationwide Children’s Hospital

While each neighborhood intervention is unique,

• Livingston Avenue Area Commission

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From left: Franklinton banners, PAMA Gateway concept development, Italian Village Pavilion promotional poster and winning proposal

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A CATALYST FOR CHANGE

REVITALIZING URBAN COMMERCIAL CORRIDORS

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Previous: 891 W. Broad Street under construction Opposite: Conceptual interior render of the 891 W. Broad Street building

Recessed apertures replace the inconspicuous

business owners as well as overall marketing and

façade of a vacant drinking establishment at 891

coordination with affiliated business associations

West Broad Street. The diminutive storefront is

within the corridors.

the product of a collaboration with Blostein/Overly Architects with additional support from grant

On average, the NDC works on forty NCR

funding available through the City’s Neighborhood

projects a year, using design and planning to

Commercial Revitalization (NCR) Program.

bridge the gap between people and the built environment. The interventions are conceptual

Funded by the City of Columbus, the NCR

in nature and range in scope from exterior and

Program is aimed at stimulating economic

interior space improvements, branding, graphic

development along commercial corridors, with

and landscape design to streetscape inventories,

financial assistance provided in the form of

block visioning and improvement of vacant

matching loans and grants to eligible businesses,

land. Student interns benefit from direct client

for aesthetic and structural improvements to

interaction and an iterative design process, driven

existing storefronts and interiors.

by the need to solve real world problems and find budget driven solutions.

Urban revitalization efforts under the NCR Program have been the basis of NDC’s work

Through its collaborative approach to problem

since its inception in 1982. Currently, the NDC

solving, the NDC is committed to engage, elevate

offers free design services to eligible properties

and empower communities towards developing

in seven commercial corridors: W. Broad Street

greater visions for shared prosperity and growth.

in Hilltop and Franklinton, Parsons Avenue, East Main Street, Long Street, Mount Vernon Avenue

Did you know...

and Cleveland Avenue. Additional assistance

The NDC’s first office was located in the City’s

with grant applications is also provided to

first NCR corridor - the Short North.

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From left: Good Hands Barbershop (top), Precious Moments Daycare (bottom), Franklinton Cycleworks, What Size U Need Shoe Boutique (top), Parsons Avenue shipping container office proposal (bottom)

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PROMOTING NEIGHBORHOODS USING DESIGN TO BRIDGE THE GAP

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Opposite: All People’s Fresh Market

wander through the line forming outside a recently renovated drive-thru convenience store. Patrons now find the beverage coolers filled with fresh produce, meats and dairy items, and the driveway occupied by crates of fruits and vegetables.

Across the street from its previous location, the All People’s Fresh Market welcomes visitors with

“ The NDC is an invaluable resource of

talent and creativity for the NCR corridors.

The design services they provide to small businesses in the NCR districts provides a continuity within the corridor that ties things together aesthetically.

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As the opening hour draws near, friendly faces

Trent Smith, Executive Dir., Franklinton Board of Trade

an expanded operation. Under the NCR Program, the NDC assisted the building owner and

Beyond offering free conceptual design

Community Development for All People, a local

assistance within designated corridors, the NDC

nonprofit organization and market operator, with

can provide the following services to stimulate

the conceptual design of the new storefront.

economic activity and improve physical character:

The NDC continued to support the efforts of the market through a collaboration with The Ohio State University’s School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (College of Medicine).

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Inventory and Analysis Streetscape Enhancements Block Visioning Branding, Logo and Sign Design Maps and Promotional Brochures

Partnering with dietetics students, NDC worked beyond the typical parameters of the NCR

While geographies associated with the NCR

program to develop wayfinding and instructional

program change from time to time, our

graphics for the store to familiarize customers

commitment to neighborhood revitalization

with the shopping process and produce offered in

through access to affordable professional design

the store.

services remains constant.

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FRANKLINTON C O L U M B U S O H I O

RESOURCES Neighborhood Business Inquiries Franklinton Board of Trade www.franklintonboardoftrade.org Contact | Trent E.Smith | (614)398-2435 trent@franklintonboardoftrade.org

Grants & Loan Information Department of Development www.columbus.gov Contact | Kasia L. Richey

Business Registration The Ohio Secretary of State www.sos.state.oh.us

Other Resources The Columbus Chamber of Commerce www.columbus.org

Residential Inquires Franklinton Development Association www.franklinton.org

Columbus Fire Fighters Union

Center of Science and Industry

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400 West Rich

379 W Broad Street

333 W Broad Street The “center of science” inspiring kids and adults of Columbus since 1964.

NEIGHBORHOOD DESIGN CENTER

400 W Rich Street An artist community offering classroom/community spaces, music/art studios and offices for local start-ups.

www.theneighborhooddesigncenter.org

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From left: Poster for All People’s Fresh Market, NCR corridor pamphlets and maps, Promotional mailer for new Linden Farmers Market

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Future Veterns Memorial

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Points of Interest 1. West Central School 2. Starling Pre K-8 STEM 3. Starling Middle School 4. Columbus Collegiate Academy 5. Avondale Elementary School 6. Mt. Carmel West Hospital 7. Mt. Carmel College of Nursing 8. Columbus Idea Foundary 9. 400 Rich Street 10. Spagettii Warehouse 11. COSI 12. Orange Barrel Media 13. Tommy’s Diner 14. Florentine 15. Bottom’s Up

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american & Italian cuisine

Mount Carmel College of Nursing

Idea Foundry

Tommy’s Diner

Florentine

127 S Davis Avenue

421 W Slate Street A community workshop, learning center and creative space providing training on and access to tools and technology.

914 W Broad Street Using fresh ingredients to make you the best home cooked meals since 1989

907 W Broad Street American & Italian Cuisine since 1945

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Previous: University District “Insta-Wall” at E. 13th Avenue and High Street Opposite: Temporary “High Street” pocket park and conceptual plan

Neighborhood Design Center has been a great resource for implementing “ourThe public art projects in the University District. The talented staff understands

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our vision and produces the freshest designs.

Matt Hansen, University District Organization

Situated amongst students, shops and bustling

concept of “time and change,” becoming spatial

traffic is a rusty call out to the University District’s

activators to otherwise unused spaces awaiting

most traveled commercial spine, High Street. A

construction.

temporary pop-up space, complete with artwork

by Stephanie Rond, colorful planters and chairs,

Much of this change is also present in the

and the “High Street” sign, represents one

Weinland Park, one of twelve neighborhoods

of several projects completed in 2017 for the

that comprise the University District. Weinland

University District, an area the NDC has called

Park has become an attractive real estate market

home for nearly a decade.

for residential and commercial opportunities, prompting community interest in shaping future

The street and neighborhood has experienced

developments in the neighborhood. Supported

a robust transformation over the past few

by the Weinland Park Civic Association and

years as new mixed-used developments open,

Campus Partners, NDC prepared a Commercial

changing the landscape from a whimsical array

Study, exploring opportunities for development as

of low-rise structures to a series of high-rise

envisioned by neighborhood residents. The NDC

developments, matching the scale of The Ohio

has also managed the planting of over 60 trees in

State University to the west. This shift in scale

the neighborhood through a program supported

has created an opportunity to explore more

by The Columbus Foundation and OSU’s Center

modest interventions and graphic opportunities

for Urban and Regional Analysis (CURA).

to enliven public spaces. Two “Social Walls”- one

by Adam Hernandez (managed by the NDC) and

In an area that continues to experience rapid

another graphic in the Gateway Development

change, the NDC seeks to continue design work

- are examples of NDC projects popping up in

that reflects the community’s residents and ever-

the district. The work speaks to the ever-present

changing needs.

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From left: UDO t-shirt design, Mural at Leo’s on the Alley/South Campus Gateway, Weinland Park Tree Program mailers, Weinland Park Commercial Study booklet cover

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WEINLAND PARK COMMERCIAL STUDY

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OUTSIDE CITY LINES SERVICING CENTRAL OHIO

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Previous: MAC Construction facade Opposite: Finished Loeb Electric and MAC Construction facades

Most of NDC’s work has been focused on

area with strategies to renovate their properties.

center-city neighborhoods in Columbus, however affordable design and planning services have

In 2016 the NDC also partnered with local

been extended to other parts of Central Ohio

businesses, Prairie Township, Franklin Township

facing similar socio-economic challenges.

and Franklin County’s Economic Development Department, to propose a scope of work to

Similar to the City of Columbus’ NCR Grant

beautify the I-270 and US-40 interchange with

Program, the City of Worthington’s Re-emergent

new landscape, township signage, lighting

Corridor Assistance Program (ReCAP) offers

enhancements and public art. Additionally,

incentives to property owners to enhance the

graphic design services have been provided

appearance of industrial corridors. Seventeen

for the creation of parks and trails maps in

projects have received assistance from the Center

nearby Genoa Township, and in a tourism map

since the program’s inception in 2014. MAC

commissioned for Historic Downtown Delaware

Construction headquarters and Loeb Electric’s

by the Delaware County Tourism Bureau.

Worthington location showcase NDC’s work and the potential for innovative improvements.

In its work beyond the city’s boundaries, the NDC utilizes the same approach to design and

Further north, the Knox County Landmarks

planning through combined research, community

Foundation consulted with the NDC for the Mt.

engagement and visioning. We advocate on

Vernon Reinvesting in Historic Homes Update

behalf of Central Ohio communities to promote

Program (ReHHUP), another grant program

economic development, and improve quality

that offers incentives homeowners to improve

of life by rediscovering and revitalizing the built

properties’ curb appeal and maintain the integrity

environment through informed, inclusive and

of the historic district. Since the program’s start in

meaningful collaboration.

2017, NDC has assisted eight homeowners in the

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Hiking Trails Golf Course Boat Ramps Basketball Fish Pond Mountain Bike Course Frisbee Golf Course Boat Club

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Center Green Park Community Hall Park Freeman Road Park Grand Oak Park Hilmar Park McNamara Park McNamara Park East Entrance Worthington Park & Community Garden

PARK RULES No smoking - young lungs at play!

Dispose of litter in waste receptacles.

Pets must be kept under reasonable control.

Dispose of pet waste in provided bags.

No alcohol permitted on premises.

Do not leave children unattended.

Parks close at dusk.

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TRAIL ETIQUETTE Motorized vehicles are not permitted on trails (excluding wheelchairs).

Be courteous and predictable to other trail users.

When stopped, step off the trail.

Keep right except to pass giving audible warning.

Do not allow pet leashes to stretch across the trail causing hazard to other users.

Bicyclists should maintain a safe speed, slowing down and traveling single file in congested areas.

Stop at all road intersections. Watch for traffic.

Keep headphone volume level low or off to stay alert to surroundings.

Respect private property.

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about us

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board of directors

Kerstin Carr Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission

Tenzin Alexander

Trudy Bartley

David Brehm, AIA

Michael Cadwell, FAIA

Huntington Bancshares

Office of Government Affairs The Ohio State University

Brehm Consulting

Knowlton School of Architecture The Ohio State University

Jack Decker Attorney

Kelsey Ellingsen

Chris Hostettler

Ashley Ingram

Columbus City Council Elizabeth Brown

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Thomas Ingram Law Group

Lisa Minklei

Hannah Reed

Kasia Richey

Carmine Russo Jr., ASLA

Trent Smith

Edwards Communities Development Company

Dept. of Development City of Columbus

Economic Development Division City of Columbus

REALM Collaborative

​Franklinton Board of Trade

Kelly Borth

Ruth Gless, FAIA

Kimberly Moss, AICP

Keith Myers, FASLA

Lincoln Street Studio

The Ohio State University

advisory group GREENCREST

Campus Partners

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staff Isabela Gould Executive Director

Drawn to the idea of empowering communities through design, Isabela joined the NDC as Executive Director in 2015. She brings 20 years of diverse professional and academic experience and works on managing the organization and furthering its mission.

Lisa Snyder Project Manager

Finding a niche between the design profession and community engagement, Lisa joined the NDC team in 2014 upon completion of her Masters degree.

Lisa has taken a leadership role in the management of the NCR, ReCAP and ReHHUP Grant Programs, as well as the Parcels to Places competition.

Matthew Adair Senior Planner

The NDC welcomed Matt in 2017 as part of the Linden Community Planning team. He brings community engagement experience from his work with CURA and his continuous involvement with the Weinland Park neighborhood. He is currently immersed in the early outreach phases of the Hilltop Community Plan.

Kerry Reeds

Director of Urban Design & Planning Kerry joined the NDC in 2016, bringing 27 years of private practice experience in design and planning. He is currently co-leading the community planning efforts in Linden and the Hilltop and managing several urban design and community engagement projects.

Xia Hua Designer

Xia started at the NDC in 2015 as an intern and joined the team full-time in 2017 when the NCR program expanded to include interior improvements. Xia is a strong believer in collaboration, leading the conceptual design and visioning for the NCR projects and the graphic and marketing efforts for the NDC.

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interns Desiree Angelotta

Landscape Architecture, 2016-17

Vera Betancourt

Architecture, 2017-18

Kody DeCosta

Architecture, 2016-17

Andrew Spiller

Architecture, 2016-17

Alisa Burnside

Adeeba Arastu

Architecture, 2017-18

Kyle Clark

Annalise Bennett Planning, 2018-19

Sarah Davis

Planning, 2016-17

Architecture, 2017-18

Planning, 2017-18

Paityn Monagan

Sayee Mudholkar

Jordan Scheuermann

Arnold Valdez

Michelle Williams

Landscape Architecture, 2018-19

Planning, 2017-18

Planning, 2017-18

Architecture, 2018-19

Architecture, 2018-19

Linghui Zhang

Landscape Architecture, 2017-19

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donors & partners

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AGENCIES

4

PHILANTHROPIC ORGANIZATIONS

City of Columbus Building Department

The Columbus Foundation

City of Columbus Department of Development

Greater Columbus Arts Council

City of Columbus Department of Neighborhoods

Tom E. Dailey Foundation

City of Columbus Department of Public Service

United Way of Central Ohio

City of Columbus Public Art Program City of Columbus Recreation & Parks Department Columbus Art Commission Keep Columbus Beautiful The Land Bank Center - Columbus and Franklin County Livingston Avenue Area Commission Franklin County Economic Development & Planning City of Worthington Genoa Township Prairie Township

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NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

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DESIGN + OTHER PARTNERS

The Affordable Housing Trust for Columbus and Franklin County

BA Workshop

Area Development Foundation of Knox County

BHDP Architecture

Campus Partners

Blostein/Overly Architects

Franklinton Board of Trade

Forum Manufacturing

Fredericktown Community Development Foundation

Interface

Godman Guild

Interior Supply

Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity

King Business Interiors

Knox County Landmarks Foundation

Lighting Systems of Columbus

Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing

Lumenomics

OSU Knowlton School of Architecture

Meyers + Associates Architecture

OSU College of Medicine

Nationwide Children’s Hospital

OSU College of Social Work

POD Design

OSU Nonprofit Immersion Program

Prater Engineering

OSU Work Study Program

RT Design Studio

OSU MCRP Internship Program

Steiner + Associates

Parsons Area Merchants Association

THP Limited

Partners Achieving Community Transformation

Weinland Park Civic Association

St. Stephen’s Community House University District Organization

CONCEPT DESIGN The NDC provides the following conceptual design services: • Storefront Design • Interior Design • Landscape & Urban Design

MANAGEMENT • •

Public Art & Placemaking Projects Design Competitions

GRAPHIC DESIGN • •

Wall Art & Murals Community Banners

• •

UNIVE

COMMUNITY PLAN Linden Community Plan Area Hilltop Community Plan Area

RSITY

NCR CORRIDOR

DISTR

City of Columbus designated Neighborhood Commercial Revitalization (NCR) Program eligible areas

WEINLAND PARK

ICT

•

Weinland Park Commercial Study Area

HILLTOP

ON

FRANKLINT

WE PA

MAC Construction

TOTAL PROJECTS LINDEN

PARCELS TO PLACES WINNERS

STUDENTS ENGAGED

EINLAND ARK N

INCOL

KING-L

PARSONS A V

ENUE

EAST MAIN

INTERIOR PROJECTS

66 79 8 17 34 6 32 37

COMMUNITY MEETINGS

NDC EVENTS

PUBLIC ART INSTALLATIONS

EXTERIOR PROJECTS

Loeb Electric

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events Knowlton School Career Fair NDC Open House

March 3rd, 2017 April 26th, 2017

Anchor District Council Office Visit

September 14th, 2017

ACUHO-I Foundation Office Visit

October 2nd, 2017

ACUHO-I Board Office Visit

October 6th, 2017

Knowlton School Honors and Scholars Office Visit

October 17th, 2017

CRPSA OSU Office Visit

October 30th, 2017

Columbus Landmarks Design Tour, Weinland Park

November 5th, 2017

City of Columbus Building and Zoning Information Meeting

January 23rd, 2018

NDC AutoCAD Workshop

February 20th, 2018

Knowlton School Career Fair

March 1st, 2018

NDC Lumion and Grasshopper Workshop

March 20th, 2018

Ascent Microfinance Office Visit

March 26th, 2018

OSU College of Social Work Career Fair

March 29th, 2018

NOMAS Office Visit

April 8th, 2018

NDC Sketching Workshop

May 1st, 2018

International Town and Gown Office Visit NDC Open House

May 29th, 2018 September 20th, 2018

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image credits All image and photos in this book by the Neighborhood Design Center, except as follows Contents photo by Ryan Hillyer 1

photo by Oscar Camacho Cabrera

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(left) photo by Oscar Camacho Cabrera

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(bottom - middle, right) photos by Oscar Camacho Cabrera

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photo by Ryan Hillyer

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photo by Billion or Bust Media

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(left) courtesy of Mid-Ohio Foodbank (top) courtesy of Maroon Arts Group (bottom) courtesy of South of Main Civic Association

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(top, left) courtesy of Bernie Frankl (bottom, left) courtesy of John Thorne/Franklinton Farms

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photo by Ryan Hillyer

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(left, bottom right) photo by Oscar Camacho Cabrera

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(right) courtesy of Tim Lai ArchitecT

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photo by Ryan Hillyer

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courtesy of Adam Hernandez

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photo by Ryan Hillyer

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photo by Ryan Hillyer

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photo by Ryan Hillyer

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