Parsons NCR Report 2024 by Columbus NDC

// ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

PARSONS NCR LEADER

Curtis Davis

cdavis@team-icsc.com

614.684.2500 Ext.1100 2025 S. High St. Columbus, OH 43207

NCR PROGRAM LEADER

Kasia Richey

KLRichey@columbus.gov

614.645.8172

// INTRODUCTION

The Neighborhood Commercial Revitalization Program (NCR) sponsored by the City of Columbus historically consisted of matching grants for interior and exterior improvements to commercial properties in designated corridors. The program also historically consisted of competitive interest loan programs, technical assistance, capital improvements, and planning services available to tenants and business owners within the following eligible areas: Franklinton (W Broad St), Hilltop (W Broad St), East Main (E Main St), Parsons (Parsons Ave), KingLincoln (E Long St/Mt Vernon Ave) and Linden (Cleveland Ave).

This report consists of collected data and on-site assessments of commercial properties in each corridor. This document serves as a planning resource to assist in strategically selecting sites and areas of targeted redevelopment to enhance the impact of coordinated and unified NCR development.

This document provides data for each commercial property within the Parsons Avenue NCR corridor. The Parsons NCR corridor consists of properties along Parsons Ave. from E. Livingston Ave. south to Hosack St. Several overall conclusions are illustrated by the graphs in the following pages. The Parsons NCR corridor is predominantly comprised of Convenience Goods. Of the commercial storefronts, 29% are vacant. As for the exterior condition of buildings, 28% were in average condition, followed by 42% in good condition.

// PROCESS

DATA COLLECTION

This document inventories the current built condition of the corridor using a combination of data from the U.S. Census Bureau, City of Columbus, MORPC, The Franklin County Auditor, and Esri with on-site assessment. Data collected is represented by a series of maps, charts, and infographics highlighting property details, vacancy data, demographic trends, and commercial type. Property data, commercial typology, building condition, and vacancy rates utilize data of NCR eligible properties only, while data trends encompass the 20 minute walkshed from the section of Parsons Avenue part of the NCR corridor. Collected data is representative of conditions present at the time of the inventory and are subject to change.

CONDITION: THE BUILT COMMERCIAL ENVIRONMENT

In order to evaluate the condition of the built commercial environment, each commercial property was evaluated on three dimensions. These three dimensions were evaluated in-person for every corridor. The first is the existing building, which was judged at three levels: front facade, visible side facade(s), and window and door conditions. The second dimension is the condition of the site, including paving and landscaping in the front and side yards. The third is the condition of the signage. All levels were comparatively graded as excellent, good, average, or poor. Excellent building examples include The Crest, Parsons North Brewing Co., and Jimmyluka’s Bar Deli. Poor buildings included those requiring a substantial amount of rehabilitation to bring them up to a good standing.

Regarding site conditions, well-maintained sidewalks, paved entrances, parking lots and landscaped areas were judged excellent. Parking lots with potholes and/or areas of overgrown vegetation, site debris, abandoned temporary structures, or refuse were deemed poor. Regarding signage, excellent signs were those newly installed or newly maintained (or changed), while “homemade” signs, not maintained or vacant copy signs were judged poor. Some addresses were part of or attached to other buildings and had only front facades. These were judged only on the merit of the front. Buildings directly adjacent to the pavement and have neither private paving nor landscaping were not assigned a value.

// PARSONS AVENUE OVERVIEW

20 MIN WALKSHED

Franklinton

Hilltop

Linden

RESIDENTS

The total population is

Area Commission

Population: 28,161

The median income is years with $51 k median disposable income

HOUSING

The median home value is

33,895 $288 K

The housing affordability index is # of housing units increased at a 3% annual change. Living in total households, a 3% annual change. is the average households size is under 18 years old housing ownership is owner occupied are living in nonfamily households is 65+ years old is renter occupied vacant

The median age is

78 2% $58 K 36 16,288 2.04 20% 33% 14% 53% 14% 60%

30% The % of income for mortgage is and 56 wealth index

EMPLOYMENT

1,831 29,876

1,525

The # of businesses is employees people are both living and employed within the 20-minute walkshed with a total of approximately

MOBILITY Travel time to worK:

lifestyle spending (index) top five industries (NAICS)

88 electronics & appliances

There are Serving and bus stops bus routes marked crosswalks per mile

12.50

The % of businesses by type is

commercial properties within the NCR boundary

commercial vacancy of the NCR corridor

CONVENIENCE SERVICES RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS CONVENIENCE GOODS

and the remaining 8% are other uses

The building exterior condition improved from last assessment:

// COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Notable improvements documented across 2022 to 2024 inventories

NEW BUSINESS

765 Parsons Ave

// CORRIDOR CONDITIONS

Livingston Ave. Beck St.

Sycamore St. Forest St.

Kossuth St.

Reinhard St.

Stewart Ave.

Deshler Ave.

Thurman Ave.

Parsons Ave.

Moler St.

Jenkins Ave.

Markinson Ave.

Morril Ave.

Woodrow Ave.

Innis Pl.

Reeb Ave.

Hosack St.

Parsons Ave.

// E. LIVINGSTON AVE. TO E. KOSSUTH ST.

EAST ELEVATION

Parsons Avenue

WEST ELEVATION

OCCUPIED

VACANT

RESIDENTIAL

PARKING LOT VACANT LOT GRASS/PERMEABLE

// BUILDING ANALYSIS

Sample from E. Livingston Ave. to E. Kossuth St.

CONTRIBUTING

BUILDING FRONTAGE

NON-CONTRIBUTING

BUILDING STOCK

// E. KOSSUTH ST. TO E. DESHLER AVE.