Table of Contents
I. Executive Summary…Pg. 3
II. Poindexter Village Background…Pg. 3
A. Historical Significance
III. The Near East Side Neighborhood…Pg. 4
A. Near East Side Demographics
B. Near East Side Development
C. Near East Side Area Attractions
D. Near East Side Churches
E. Near East Side Security and Safety
F. Near East Side Schools
G. Near East Side Area
IV. Revitalization of Poindexter Village…Pg.13
A. Columbus Choice Neighborhoods Transformation Plan
B. CNI Program
V. The PACT Blueprint for Community Transformation…Pg.16
VI. Poindexter Village Museum & Cultural Learning Center…Pg.17
A. Project Team
B. Ohio History Connection 59th Site
C. Subject Site Address
D. Subject Site Size
E. Subject Site Surrounding Streets
F. Subject Site Surrounding Campus
G. Priority Zip Codes
H. Current State of Two Buildings
I. Current Programs & Events
J. Renovation Scenarios
VII. Community Outreach Survey Data…Pg. 31
VIII. Analysis & Recommendations…Pg. 40
A. Reoccurring Community Themes
B. Key Partnership Recommendations
C. Next Step Recommendations
IX. Index…Pg.52
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I. Executive Summary
Poindexter Village was Columbus Ohio’s first public housing development dedicated by President Franklin Roosevelt in 1940 and demolished for revitalize in 2011 by the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) In 2017, the two remaining original buildings of the historic Poindexter Village development were purchased from CMHA by Ohio History Connection (OHC). In collaboration with the James Preston Poindexter Foundation, Ohio History Connection has committed to preserve the legacy of Poindexter village by turning the buildings into their 59th site and Columbus’ first black historical museum and cultural learning center that will pay homage to the neighborhood’s rich history – the goal is to open the site in 2025.
Renter Mentor was retained by the OHC as part of a multi-disciplinary team with ConsultEcon, Inc. to prepare a community report and data analysis that compliments that main market and feasibility study for the proposed Poindexter Village Museum & Cultural Learning Center site. The objective of the report was to conduct local research, outreach, and data collection to provide Ohio History Connection and other stakeholders detailed insight on the local perspective and ideas that compliment that main market study
II. Poindexter Village Background
A. Historical Significance
In the 1930s, President Franklin D. Roosevelt enacted a series of programs and projects during the Great Depression called "The New Deal." In 1934, the Federal Housing Administration was created, eventually becoming part of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in 1965. On Oct. 12, 1940, President Franklin D. Roosevelt traveled to Columbus to dedicate Poindexter Village as one of the nation's first public housing projects. After $2,098.00 in development costs, Poindexter Village opened 414 units featuring modern amenities.
Poindexter Village got its name from Columbus abolitionist, activist, politician, and pastor Rev. James Preston Poindexter. A barber by trade, Rev. Poindexter served as the Pastor for Second Baptist Church while being the first African American elected to the city council and the school board. To many at the time, Rev. Poindexter was a symbol of hope.
Poindexter Village and the area that surrounded the 35 apartment buildings on 26 acres in Columbus’ Near East Side was a mix of black families, businesses, places to worship, and culture, including emerging artists, musicians, and leaders. The Near East Side brought opportunity and solidified a neighborhood with roots planted long before the buildings were erected when many of those who were part of the Great Migration
made their way north and chose to settle in what was then known as the Blackberry Patch.
III. The Near East Side Neighborhood
The Near East Side is a neighborhood located near downtown Columbus, Ohio, made up of several neighborhoods: Mount Vernon, King-Lincoln Bronzeville, Eastgate, Franklin Park, Nelson Park, Olde Towne East, and Woodland Park.
The Near East is bounded by I-670 to the North, I-70 to the South, Alum Creek to the East, and I-71 to the West. The area is approximately 2.5 square miles and occupies the space directly east of the original city laid out in 1812. U.S. Route 40 is an east-west U.S. Highway, which once traversed the entire country and passes through Columbus along Main St. It was built on top of existing freeways, such as the Historic National Road, which connected Zanesville to Columbus in 1833, and Columbus to Springfield in 1838
Poindexter Village is in the historic king-Lincoln Bronzville district of the neighborhood which known for its vibrant, urban arts culture where you can find well-loved local businesses and an appreciation for African American heritage. King-Lincoln Bronzville neighborhood is bound by Broad Street to the South, Taylor Avenue to the East, Atcheson Street to the North, and I-71 to the West. Originally a much larger area, the district has continually been redefined with new boundaries in response to the development of the city of Columbus.
A. Demographics
According to recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the population of the Near East Side has grown steadily over the past decade, with a total population of approximately 40,000 people in 2020.
In terms of demographics, the Near East Side has a diverse population, with a mix of African American, White, and Hispanic residents. The median age of the population is around 33 years, and approximately 30% of the population is below the poverty line.
Several demographic trends are important to note about the Near East Side:
1. Racial and Ethnic Diversity: The Near East Side community is diverse, with significant populations of African American, Hispanic/Latinx, and other ethnic groups. It’s important for the projects to be inclusive and responsive to the needs and interests of all community members, regardless of race or ethnicity.
2. Age and Generational Diversity: The Near East Side community includes residents of all ages, from children to seniors. In coming projects need to be
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designed and promoted in ways that appeal to a wide range of age groups and interests, including intergenerational programming and events.
3. Socioeconomic Status: The Near East Side community includes a mix of residents with varying levels of income and education. Projects need to be accessible and affordable to all members of the community, including those who may face economic barriers to participation.
B. Developments
(Source: Columbus Business First)
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To date the Near east side is on a trajectory of developing 9 new mix-used housing projects that will bring over 900 new units online to the city. The growth to the Near East aligns well with the overall population growth of the city of Columbus as it goes from 2.3 million residents to 3 million residents in the next 25 years. Companies like
(Source: Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Committee)
Intel, Honda, and Meta are contributing greatly to the incoming growth by investing billions of dollars to create manufacturing headquarter and data centers to Central Ohio.
C. Attractions:
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Columbus state community college - is a public community college in Columbus, Ohio. Founded as Columbus Area Technician's School in 1963, it was renamed Columbus Technical Institute in 1965 and was renamed again to its current name in 1987. The college has grown from an initial enrollment of 67 students in 1963, to its current enrollment of over 27,000 students over two campuses, nine regional learning centers, and online courses
Columbus Art Museum - is an art museum in downtown Columbus, Ohio. Formed in 1878 as the Columbus Gallery of Fine Arts (its name until 1978), it was the first art museum to register its charter with the state of Ohio. The museum collects and exhibits American and European modern and contemporary art, folk art, glass art, and photography.
Kelton House Museum and Garden - is a Greek Revival and Italianate mansion in the Discovery District of downtown Columbus, Ohio. The museum was established by the Junior League of Columbus to promote an understanding of daily life, customs, and decorative arts in 19th-century Columbus and to educate visitors about the Underground Railroad.
Kings Arts Complex - is a historic building in the King-Lincoln Bronzeville neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio. It was built in 1925 as the Pythian Temple and James Pythian Theater and was added to the National Register of Historic Places and Columbus Register of Historic Properties in 1983.
William H. Thomas Art Gallery - known as "The Gallery in the Hood," is one of the oldest, continuously operated, black-owned, independent art galleries in Columbus, Ohio. It is in Olde Towne East neighborhood.
Franklin Park Botanical Garden & Conservatory - is a botanical garden that host cultural and educational institution showcasing exotic plant collections, special exhibitions, and the arts.
Bexley Historical Society - that promotes interest and pride in the history of Bexley, Ohio, and the accomplishments of its citizens and institutions. It seeks to educate the community by assembling, researching, publishing, preserving, and interpreting a valuable collection of memorabilia, photographs, genealogical records, and other information associated with Bexley’s heritage.
Lincoln Theatre - is a 582-seat performing arts venue located at 769 E. Long Street in the King-Lincoln Bronzeville neighborhoods of Columbus, Ohio. The theater is owned by the City of Columbus under the auspices of the Lincoln Theatre Association
Academy Park
Located on South Nelson Rd and adjacent to Wolf Park, Academy Park features forlease baseball diamonds, soccer fields, basketball courts, a trail head, open green
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space, and Clowson Field. An indoor recreation center is located in the northern area of the park, which provides space for indoor athletic activities.
Beatty Park
Located on North Ohio Ave, Beatty Park features an indoor recreation center, outdoor playground equipment, basketball courts, well-lit tennis courts, and green space for family friendly activities.
Blackburn Park
Located on Carpenter Street, this park features a sprayground, basketball courts, green space, tennis courts, playground equipment, an indoor recreation center, and picnic space for families.
English Park/Kwanzaa Playground
English Park was so named as it was the site of the home of the English family and is now home to the Kwanzaa Playground that was developed in 1995 as a joint effort between the community and the City of Columbus. Seven local artists and sculptors contributed the design and construction. The park has a human-like shape representing mankind's first ancestor. The playground underwent renovation by the Columbus Division of Parks and Recreation at a cost exceeding $300,000. The park focuses on positive African American imagery to embrace the concept that "It takes a whole village to raise a child.
Franklin Park Conservatory
The Franklin Park Conservatory is a botanical garden and conservatory located in Columbus, Ohio. It is open daily, and an admission fee is charged. Originally built in 1895, the Conservatory is on the National Register of Historic Places. Today, it is a horticultural and educational institution showcasing exotic plant collections, special exhibitions, and Dale Chihuly artworks.
Hanford Village Park
Located on Alum Creek Drive, this small community park features basketball courts, a playground, and picnic and green space for family friendly activities.
Linwood Park
Located on Linwood Ave, this park is a "pocket park" which features a paved path and benches. The park is maintained by the community.
"Pumphouse" Park
Located on E Main St, this park was formerly named Main-Alum Park. This park is the site of a water pumping station for Columbus and is maintained by Bexley. It is also the former site of the Norwood Amusement Park. The park features open-air shelters, greenway trail access, and athletic fields/green space for family friendly activities.
Mayme Moore Park
Located on Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, features the Amos Lynch Plaza, which is utilized by the King Arts Complex, and is leased by the Garfield School. It is used by the community for gatherings, activities and celebrations. The park also features a gazebo named the Beatty Pavilion. The park has a playground, green space, and picnic space for family friendly activities.
Nelson Park
Located on Nelson Rd, this park was given to the City of Columbus in memory of David Nelson in 1911. It is approximately 30 acres and features athletic fields, basketball courts, greenway trail access, picnic space, a playground, a shelter space, and well-lit walking trails and woods/wildlife areas.
Saunders Park
Located on Atcheson St, this park was formerly named Maryland Park, which opened in 1921. The first public swimming pool was built here in 1929 thanks to donations from The Columbus Dispatch. The park was dedicated to "Eddie" Saunders, a local African American radio personality, in 1989 and thusly renamed. The park is 14.5 acres and features athletic fields, baseball diamonds, basketball courts, picnic space, a playground, and swimming pools.
Sawyer Park
Located on Atcheson Street, this park features a community center for children and elderly for family friendly activities. It also features picnic space, tennis courts, and a walking trail.
D. Churches:
There are over 25 registered churches in the area - the closes churches to the proposed subject site are as follows: Union Grove Baptist Church, Shiloh Baptist Church , Second Baptist Church , New Zion Baptist Church, New Faith Baptish Church, Mt. Period Baptist Church, Refugee Baptist Church, Unity Baptist Church
E. Security & Safety:
(Map: Google)
14 total security and safety site with the City of Columbus Police Department Division 8 and City of Columbus Fire Dept - Station 8 being closes to the proposed subject site. This is extremely important as the area had been taking over by poverty and crime which were the two biggest reasons for the revitalization of the neighborhood - PACT Community Blueprint and the Near East Side area plans create by the area commission both mention security and safety as a priority for the area.
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F. Schools:
(Map: Google)
There are 48 total Columbus schools in the surronding area -Champion Middle school, East high School, Trevitt Elemenetrary School, Columbus Lab School, Heartland High School, Mansion Day School, St. Charles Prep Academy, Columbus School for Girls, and Columbus City Prepatory School for Girls. Partnerships with Columbus City School in particualr will be important for the success of the proposed project.
G. The Near East Area Plan
The Near East Area Plan is an update to and supersedes the 1995 Near East Area Plan. It references and builds upon previous plans, including 1995 Near East Area Plan, Holtzman-Main Neighborhood Plan, Columbus Comprehensive Plan, I-670 Corridor Plan, the Alum Creek Action Plan, the city of Columbus Recreation and Parks Master Plan, King-Lincoln District Plan, and the South of Main Reinvestment Area Report and Action Plan. It is to be used by the Near East Area Commission, city of Columbus, and other stakeholders in the Near East Side to guide the development of the Near East Side. The plan addresses the area within the Near East Area Commission boundary: I670 on the north, I-70 on the south, Alum Creek on the east, and I-71 on the west.
The plan addresses land use and zoning, housing and historic preservation, transportation, and community facilities and services. Economic development-related recommendations are incorporated into the land use and zoning element. Each section of the plan includes a brief overview of existing conditions and then states overall goals. Specific issues are then identified along with accompanying policies and strategies to deal with the identified issues. An important part of the plan is design guidelines for commercial districts, East Broad Street, and housing. The primary goal of these design guidelines is to educate both community members and developers about appropriate
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development for these specific areas. While the guidelines, along with other plan recommendations, are not a mandate, it is hoped that they will form a basis for consistent, informed decision-making regarding proposed development.
Near East Side Area Plan Highlights
The plan is made up of four main sections that cover: land use and zoning, housing and historic preservation, transportation, and community facilities and services. After assessing existing conditions, each section of the plan then outlines policies and strategies that address overall goals. The plan includes design guidelines for commercial districts, housing, and East Broad Street. These guidelines shape new development and revitalization, as well as provide a basis for consistent, informed decision-making.
Land Use and Zoning portion of the plan incorporates several economic development recommendations. This section has the following goals:
• Sustain/create a mix of land uses that contributes to a walkable and diverse neighborhood.
• Develop the commercial districts with a mix of higher density residential and retail/commercial uses as illustrated on the Development Strategy Map.
• Create economically active commercial districts that reflect the urban nature of the Near East Side yet accommodate the automobile.
• Establish residential areas that support the commercial districts.
• Increase the availability of good jobs within the neighborhood.
The Development Strategy illustrates the key residential, office, commercial, and industrial corridors in the Near East Side and highlights the development opportunities in the area. Recognizing that healthy commercial districts are the cornerstone of livable communities, the Commercial District Guidelines specifically address the four primary commercial districts on the Near East Side: Parsons Avenue, Main Street, Long Street, and Mount Vernon Avenue. These guidelines identify the commercial “node” of each district and provide specific land use and transportation recommendations to aid in the revitalization of each corridor. This section of the plan strongly discourages the demolition of contributing buildings and provides guidelines for new construction.
The Housing and Historic Preservation section builds on this strength by providing design guidelines to encourage appropriate new and renovated housing. The following goals aim to balance revitalization with diversity and the economic needs of current residents:
• Maintain sound housing for all income levels in the area and avoid the displacement of existing residents, particularly senior citizens.
• Develop new housing that is compatible with the existing architecture.
• Preserve existing housing stock and reduce the rate of housing demolition.
• Rehabilitate abandoned, boarded-up, and vacant housing units.
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The Transportation section of the plan seeks to enhance residential and commercial areas of the Near East Side by improving connectivity, pedestrian-friendliness, and access to alternative forms of transportation by addressing the following goals:
• Balance the needs of the automobile and pedestrian/bicyclist.
• Form a community mobility plan to implement the plan’s goals, analyze impending changes to I-71 on traffic circulation, focus traffic movements to commercial nodes, and reduce traffic movement through primarily residential areas.
The Community Facilities and Services section of the plan is concerned with public access to parks, recreation centers, police and fire stations, schools, utilities, and other services. The section addresses the following goals:
• Maintain/create safe, well-maintained parks, recreational centers, and trails.
• Create a strong partnership between residents and neighborhood schools contributing to an environment of learning.
• Sustain/create a safe environment and strong sense of personal security for all.
IV. Revitalization of Poindexter Village
A. Columbus Choice Neighborhoods Transformation Plan
In 2011, a partnership with CMHA, The Ohio State University, and the City of Columbus launched Partners Achieving Community Transformation (PACT) to undertake a community-based process to develop the Blueprint for Community Investment, a plan to revitalize the Near East Side neighborhood (see map below). The neighborhood included the 26-acre site of the Poindexter Village public housing community. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded Columbus a $300,000 Choice Neighborhoods Initiative (CNI) Planning Grant to prepare the plan.
Using the Blueprint as a foundation, CMHA was the lead applicant for a HUD CNI Implementation Grant application, on behalf of lead entities the City of Columbus, McCormack Baron Salazar, Urban Strategies, Columbus City Schools, and PACT. On June 30, 2014, HUD announced the award to Columbus of a $29.7 million grant, one of four awards in the nation. The Columbus application was the top-rated among the 44 applications received by HUD.
B. The Columbus CNI Program
CNI implementation grants are required to leverage significant local resources to help communities transform struggling neighborhoods through strategies that address three core goals:
1. Housing: Replace distressed public housing with high-quality mixed-income housing that is well-managed and responsive to the needs of the surrounding neighborhood;
2. People: Improve educational outcomes and intergenerational mobility for youth, with services and supports delivered directly to youth and their families; and
3. Neighborhood: Create the conditions necessary for public and private reinvestment in distressed neighborhoods to offer the kinds of amenities and assets, including safety, good schools, and commercial activity, that are important to families’ choices about their community.
The Columbus CNI plan includes the following components to achieve these goals:
CMHA and its partners used the HUD CNI grant, along with an additional $225 million in funding, from more than 45 local partners, to demolish 33 of the 35 buildings to make way for redevelopment of the village. The first two phases of Legacy Pointe at Poindexter, the new name of the multi-family development, offered 174 units of mixedincome, family housing in one-, two-, and three-bedroom garden apartments and townhomes. The third and final phase offered an additional 162 units of mixed-income, family housing. CMHA also completed Poindexter Place, a 104-unit senior facility in 2016. CMHA redevelopment created 440 new, mixed-income homes.
(Source: Choice Neighborhood Grant)
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V. The PACT Blueprint for Community Transformation
In 2011, The Ohio State University, City of Columbus, and the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) embarked on a transformational community development initiative for a large part of the City’s Near East Side. In an area of over 800 acres which is roughly equivalent to that of Downtown Columbus these three organizations promised to develop a revitalization plan that was based on the community’s collective vision with achievable strategies and clearly identified implementation actions. Together, they formed the planning organization Partners Achieving Community Transformation, or PACT.
PACT engaged the community for more than two years and held dozens of public meetings, open houses, community conversations and other events. From those efforts emerged the Blueprint for Community Investment, a comprehensive, long-term strategy that helps guide the redevelopment efforts within the PACT geography. Since its adoption in 2013, PACT, with the support of its funding partners and its residents, has been working every day to implement the Blueprint.
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The Blueprint focuses on the preservation of the established African American history and culture in the area, laying out 10 “visions and principles” that will make the Near East Side a destination of choice:
• The neighborhood is diverse but anchored by the strong African American history.
• Quality housing is available to people, regardless of income.
• The neighborhood is safe and perceived as safe.
• History is embraced through preservation of significant buildings and cultural assets.
• Health and wellness are embraced (i.e., presence of Ohio State east and new grocery store.
• The neighborhood becomes a destination for jazz, arts and entertainment, especially around the King Arts Complex.
• Educational standards are high, and the schools meet the needs of existing residents and attract new ones.
• Residents and businesses take pride ownership and responsibility in maintaining their properties.
• The neighborhood is physically connected to downtown and surrounding neighborhoods (via streets, corridors, sidewalks).
• New business, especially the small independently owned, thrive and offer employment opportunities for residents.
VI. Poindexter Village Museum and Cultural Learning Center
In 2017, The two remaining buildings were purchased from CMHA by Ohio History Connection. In collaboration with the James Preston Poindexter Foundation, Ohio History Connection committed to preserve the legacy of Poindexter village by turning the two remaining buildings into their 59th site and Columbus’ first black historical museum and cultural learning center that will pay homage to the neighborhood’s rich history – the goal is to open the site in 2025
A. Project Team:
NAAMCC Executive Director – Dr. Charles Wash
Project Manager – Shelbi Toone
Director of Facilities – Fred Smith
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Architect – Sara Vandenbank
B. Ohio History Connection 59th Site – Area of Focus:
C. Subject Site Address: 290 N. Champion Ave Columbus, Ohio 43203
D. Subject Site Size: 1.42 acres with 12,000 Sq ft. of interior design space
The Poindexter Village campus is located in the historic near east side neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio. The campus includes 1.42 acres, with vehicular circulation and parking areas, and a pedestrian alley that bisect two apartment buildings which include approximately 12,000 square feet of interior space. These are apartment building 1 on 290 N. Champion Avenue and apartment building 2 on 1297 Granville Street.
Poindexter Village campus is adjacent to the Columbus Early Learning Center and Union Grove Baptist Church, a potential partner for Poindexter Village with whom they share an alley. The alley and sidewalks allow for site pedestrian circulation and places for programs, events, and interpretive experiences. Lastly the campus is fully surrounded by Legacy Pointe a 336 multi-family mixed income residential complex and Poindexter Place a 104-unit senior citizen residential complex which provides the proposed project with an immediate audience to attract and retain.
E. Surrounding Streets of Subject Site:
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• N. Champion Ave – West
• Granville St. – North
• Phale D. Hale – South
• Carl Brown Way/Back Alley – East
F. Subject Site Surrounding Campus:
(Source: CMHA)
Union Grove Baptist Church – South –Union Grove Baptist Church is a historic African American church located in the King-Lincoln District of Columbus, Ohio. The church was founded in 1905 by a group of African American residents who saw a need for Sunday school.
(Source: Ohio History Connection)
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In the early years of its existence, Union Grove Baptist Church met in various locations, including members' homes and a rented hall on Long Street. In 1911, the church purchased a building on 20th Street, which served as its home for several decades.
During the civil rights era, Union Grove Baptist Church played an important role in the local community, hosting meetings and events related to the struggle for racial equality. In the 1960s, the church was a key participant in the Freedom Schools movement, which sought to provide education and cultural enrichment to African American children who had been excluded from mainstream schools.
In the 1980s, Union Grove Baptist Church moved to a new location on Champion Avenue, where it continues to serve the local community today. The church has been recognized as a historic landmark by the City of Columbus and has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Throughout its history, Union Grove Baptist Church has been a symbol of hope and resilience for the African American community in Columbus, Ohio, and has played an important role in the struggle for social justice and equality.
There is significant community interest in the Poindexter Village project from Union Grove Baptist Church congregation who is land lock on the subject site and owns part of the parking lot and side ally in between both buildings. OHC staff has begun initial conversation with Union Grove’s leadership through focus group conversations.
Below are talking points that were discussed amongst both organizations:
• Union Grove Church immediate Needs
a) Finding a new pastor to oversee the congregation.
b) Sunday service access and parking
c) Funeral and wedding scheduling and parking
d) Fellowship Hall updates
e) Kitchen Update
f) Support for building and outside landscaping maintenance
g) Repaving the current parking lot
• Union Grove Church assets
a) Historic Sanctuary
b) 2 acers of developed land
c) Finished basement with stage, kitchen and fellowship space
d) Newly installed Elevator
e) Functional security system
• Honoring the legacy of Union Grove Baptist Church
a) Highlighting Rev. James Preston Poindexter as a former priest of Union Grove
b) Church significance to the Near East Side
c) Union Grove Baptist Church Collection
• Equity partnership between both organizations
a) Making the Church a legacy Church – functional for Sunday service, bible study, weddings and funerals
b) Profit-sharing
c) Lease agreements and memorandums of understanding
• Potentially getting help with fundraising and building a new church in the future
Columbus Early Learning Center – South - The mission of Columbus Early Learning Centers is to help young learners develop, families succeed, and neighborhoods thrive. CELC has been providing high-quality early learning and care for Columbus’ children for more than 133 years.
(Source: Columbus Early Learning)
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Legacy Point at Poindexter – Apartment Complex – North, West, South, East – 336 mixed used housing development owned by the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority.
(Source: Legacy Pointe )
Poindexter Place – Senior Apartment Complex – South West – 104 Unit senior housing complex owned by the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority
(Source: Poindexter Place)
The Main Campus is surrounded by a mix of uses of commercial and residential real estate. To its west and north is a highway. To the east are regionally serving public facilities, including the King Lincoln Café, Columbus Metropolitan Library: Martin Luther King Branch, Eldon & Elsie Ward Family YMCA, and various schools and churches as described earlier in the report. South of the site is predominantly residential.
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G. Priority Zip Codes: 43203
North – 43201,43211,43219
East – 43209
West – 43215
South – 43205
H. Current State of Two Buildings
Ohio History Connection bought the two remaining buildings from the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority in 2017 – the buildings were demolition ready before the purchase by Ohio History Connection causing the subject site to face several issues that need to be addressed. Firstly, the parking lot is shared with Union Grove Church, and the site is landlocked with the church. A dumpster in the alleyway also causes problems. Secondly, the newly installed commercial windows are not operable, and there is no heating or cooling in the buildings. Original bricks are missing or damaged, and the bricks needed for repairs are no longer produced. Furthermore, there is no running water or electricity due to stripped copper pipes and wires. Safety and security issues also exist, with a battery-powered security system that needs improvement, periodic property checks necessary, and additional flood/security lights required. Maintenance issues include boarded-up windows, unlocked basement hatches, litter, and landscaping needs. The storage units are inoperable and causing safety and security concerns. The building also has issues such as a flooded basement, no dedicated bathrooms, and lack of handicap accessibility. These issues need to be addressed to make the site functional and safe for occupants.
Ohio History Connection has made some renovations to the property and will continue to do what they can to the site as full development ramps up over the next 2-5 years. Current updates have consisted of replacing mailboxes, shutters, and installing commercial windows
Current issues at the subject site:
Parking lot sharing with Union Grove who owns the first half of the parking lot.
o Landlocked with Union Grove Church
o Dumpster in ally way
Windows are newly installed but are not operatable as they are commercial windows.
o No heating or cooling in the buildings.
Missing and or damaged Bricks along the property
o Need original bricks for wall repair work
o Bricks aren’t made anymore – would need to collect bricks from the community
No running water or electricity
o Electric & water stripped copper from the building
Safety and Security Issues
o Security System is not consistent as it runs on battery
o Security and or Columbus Police Department needs to do periodic property checks especially after school hours and after dark – they has been complaints of fights, homeless loiters, and minor drug related trafficking on the property
o More flood/security lights need installed especially in ally way between the two buildings
Maintenance
o window on backdoors are boarded up
o Basement Hatches needs fixed – it currently does not lock in either building
o Litter
o Landscaping needs
Storage Units are getting prepared to be demolished
o 1980s add on which is not the period of significance OHC and the community are preserving.
o The storage units are inoperable causing greater safety and security concerns around the subject site
Other Building Issues
Building One (Champion Ave)
o Basement Flooded
o Built on a Natural Spring
No dedicated Bathrooms on site
Handicap Accessibility
o Most units are not handicap accessible
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I. Current Programs & Events
Poindexter Village Annual Drum Circle – For centuries drum circles have been a source of cultural expression and unity hosted to honor the history of the community ancestors. Community members gather around the Poindexter Legacy Tree and historic Poindexter Village in Columbus. Elder drummers, community leaders, musicians, neighbors and past residents gather with African drums to share stories, song and dance. The Poindexter Village Drum Circle features artist, vendors, arts & crafts, food trucks, and entertainment for all.
Poindexter Village Windows of Stories – This Columbus City school contest invited students to create artwork to honor the history and legacies of Poindexter Village. The wining artwork currently serves as the window displays while the Poindexter Village Museum and Cultural Learning Center is being renovated. By creating this art, students from all backgrounds learned about the rich history and culture of Poindexter Village and the Near East Side.
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Juneteenth on the Ave – Poindexter Village Museum & Cultural Learning Center Cohosted the inaugural festival Juneteenth on the Ave on Columbus’s historic Mt. Vernon Avenue. Juneteenth on the Ave is a community collaboration among organizations associated with Columbus’ historic Mt. Vernon Avenue to celebrate black resilience and creativity by showcasing performing and visual artists while promoting support to blackowned businesses.
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J. Renovation Scenarios
There are two alternative development scenarios evaluated by the retained market study team. They differ in their program space utilization based on the inclusion and exclusion of Union Grove Church. They range in size and scale of total building area and total estimated construction cost. As planning and design advances, the program of spaces and operating potential of the proposed Poindexter Village development will need to be revisited and updated.
(Source: Ohio History Connection)
Total building area for alternative development scenarios are as follows:
• Scenario #1: 16,800 total square feet
• Scenario #2: 11,600 total square feet
Total construction costs are estimated at:
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• Scenario #1: $5.46 million @ $325 per square foot cost
• Scenario #2: $4.35 million @ $375 per square foot cost
Visitation and Operating Potential of Scenario with Union Grove
The visitation and operating potential of Scenario #1 includes:
• Visitation ranges +/-20% of midrange 17,000.
• Earned revenue potential is estimated at $171,000 in current dollar value at midrange visitation.
• Staffing includes 4.5 new full-time staff positions.
• Operating budget estimated at $495,000 in current dollar value.
• Contributed revenue requirement for breakeven operations, or the difference between earned revenue and the operating budget, is $324,000.
Visitation and Operating Potential of Scenario without
Union Grove The visitation and operating potential of Scenario #2 includes:
• Visitation ranges +/-20% of midrange 11,000.
• Earned revenue potential is estimated at $111,000 in current dollar value at midrange visitation.
• Staffing includes 3.5 new full-time staff positions.
• Operating budget estimated at $381,000 in current dollar value.
• Contributed revenue requirement for breakeven operations, or the difference between earned revenue and the operating budget is $270,000.
Village has the potential to increase visitation, revenues, staffing, and overall operations for OHC. Poindexter Village needs sufficient capital and operating support from OHC to become a sustainable operation that has the capacity to achieve the mission and vision for the project. The renovation of the historic structures and creation of a museum and cultural learning center will appeal to multiple audience segments, such as neighborhood and regional residents and tourists, including African American and non-African American people.
VII. Community Outreach Survey Data
Renter Mentor was retained by the OHC as part of a multi-disciplinary team with ConsultEcon, Inc. to prepare a community report and data analysis that compliments that main market study for the proposed Poindexter Village Museum & Cultural Learning Center. local research, outreach, and data collection was conducted in two phases in order to provide OHC and other stakeholders detailed insight on the local perspective and ideas from the community.
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Over 620 residents were able to participate in focus groups, events, and inperson/digital survey opportunities which was broken up into two phases:
Phase I – Priority Zip Code area outreach and engagement – 483 in-person engagements
• Ohio History Connection Events
• James Preston Poindexter Foundation Meetings & Programs
• MLK Library
• East High School
• Columbus State Community College
• Legacy Pointe at Poindexter
• The Kings Arts Complex
• Venture Suites - Columbus Landmark Association
Phase II – Central Ohio Outreach – additional 137 residents engaged
• Digital and Social Media Outlets
• Legacy Pointe at Poindexter - With Urban Strategies, Inc.
• Columbus City School - 7 district outreach
• King Arts Complex Community Fair Day
Survey Results:
620 Central Ohio residents answered the following survey questions:
1. Are you a resident of the Near East Side?
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2. Are you a registered Franklin County Voter?
3. Do you know what is being developed at 290 N. Champion Ave (the orginal Poindexter Village buildings)?
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4. How often do you visit public parks and attractions in the Near East Side?
5. How safe do you feel walking alone in the Near East side after dark?
6. Which Best Describes why you visit museums, generally?
7. What would motivate you to come visit the Poindexter Village Museum and Cultural Learning Center?
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8. What kinds of technology would you like to see at the Poindexter Village Museum and Cultural Learning Center?
9. What kinds of local black history are you interested in?
10.Have you ever supported or attended a James Preston Poindexter Foundation event?
11.Do you think the Poindexter Village Museum and Cultural Learning Center will make the neighborhood a safer place?
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12.What is your age?
13.What is your Gender?
14.What’s your zip code?
15.What is your affiliation with Poindexter Village and or the Near East Side, if any?
16.What’s your annual household income?
VIII. Analysis & Recommendation
According to the data collected from November 2022 – February 17, 2023, below is a SWOT analysis and recommendations for OHC to take in consideration for future steps for the project
Strengths: There is a great sense of community pride from the local market and stakeholders. There is a lot of potential for increased community, city and state partnerships and investment. This project will offer new and regional tourism focused on African American arts, culture and heritage which has been overlooked and underappreciated in past decades. Improved, interactive educational and updated resource offerings for residents.
Weakness: There is still a large population that do not know what is happening at the proposed site Not enough engagement with new American and refugee populations and organizations; Outreach should continue to be done to diverse groups outside of the priority zip codes.
Opportunities: Opportunity to preserve and revitalize Union Grove while expanding OHC sites, facilities, and programming; Opportunity to develop community tours, events, programs and partnerships with neighborhood African American arts, culture, and heritage organizations to tell a comprehensive story, expand audiences and community impact; Opportunity to use Poindexter Village as vehicle to name the Near East Side the official blacks arts and cultural district of the city Columbus There is also a great opportunity to increase public relation and engagement efforts on the project
Threats: Passive or stagnant project progress is causing OHC to community excitement. Finding new and innovative ways to keep the community at large engaged with the project as development ramps up will be the biggest challenge that OHC will face until opening of the proposed site. Community push back and having to many vocal stakeholders could cause the development process to be sluggish or to be halted.
A. Recurring Community Themes:
• Minority Contractors on the project – community members and OHC staff want to be more intentional about engaging minority contractors on the proposed project. Sophisticated companies like Moody Nolan and Smoot Construction should be approached aggressively during the construction and renovation period.
• Multipurpose space – Community members expressed the want to be able to use the proposed site for other uses other than just visiting a museum. An interactive learning and neighborhood experience for all residents is what is requested and expected.
• Amplifying Marketing of the project – There were a lot of residents both who lived on the Near East and did not who did not know what was being developed or had not heard of any of the progress the OHC had made with the development. Public Relations efforts should be increased tremendously across all mediums. Elders in the community were very vocal about getting the project the “public attention” it deserves.
• History of Rev. James Preston Poindexter – Resident insist on making sure Rev. James Preston Poindexter life accomplishments as a public figure and Columbus resident to be displayed throughout the proposed project. Community elder, specifically, feel as if the city uses Poindexter names but never goes into details about his accomplishments which is causing younger generations to not appreciate and or learn about the trailblazing paths Poindexter blaze during his lifetime that helped advance black people
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• Official Black Arts & Cultures District - Columbus Landmarks Association has started the process of naming Mt. Vernon a historic district. Unfortunately, Poindexter Village falls outside of those guidelines according to Columbus landmark which has caused local creatives to come together to push for Poindexter Village to champion the declaration of making the Near East Side home of the Official Black Arts and cultures district hub of the City.
B. Key Partnerships Recommendations
James Preston Poindexter Foundation - The James Preston Poindexter was established with the specific mission of preserving and promoting the history and legacy of the Near East Side of Columbus, Ohio, particularly the contributions of James Preston Poindexter. As the namesake of the Poindexter Village housing complex and a prominent African American minister and politician in the 19th century, Poindexter played a significant role in the history and culture of the Near East Side community.
The foundation's focus on educational initiatives, community development, and economic empowerment in the area aligns with the goals of the museum and cultural center project. The foundation also has strong connections with the local community and has already established partnerships with other organizations and stakeholders in the area. This makes the foundation a valuable partner in fundraising efforts, community outreach, and overall project development and implementation.
Partners Achieving Community Transformation – Partners Achieving Community Transformation (PACT) is a key partner to the Poindexter Village Museum and Cultural Learning Center project because it is a neighborhood-based initiative that seeks to promote community development, increase economic opportunity, and improve the quality of life for residents of the Near East Side community in Columbus, Ohio.
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PACT has already established a strong presence in the community and has been working closely with residents, community leaders, and local organizations to identify and address the needs and priorities of the community. The organization's focus on community-driven solutions and its commitment to equitable development aligns with the goals of the Poindexter Village Museum and Cultural Learning Center project.
PACT also has experience in community engagement and outreach, which will be valuable in promoting the museum and cultural center project to the local community and building support for the project. Additionally, PACT's partnerships with other organizations and stakeholders in the area will help to leverage resources and expertise that can contribute to the success of the museum and cultural center project.
Fifth Third Bank announced plans in late 2021 to invest $20 million in the Near East Side in partnership with PACT, in collaboration with Enterprise Community Partners, a national nonprofit. The goals of the investment include developing a Black-owned bank and grocery store; creation of public art; down-payment support for middle income families; and the expansion of health, dental and optometry services. This will be a great partnership for Ohio history connection to explore as PACT is taking step to reimagination the Near East Side for the next decade.
Overall, PACT's neighborhood-based focus, commitment to community-driven solutions, and experience in community engagement and outreach make it a key partner to the Poindexter Village Museum and Cultural Learning Center project.
Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority
Partnering with the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) could be a good opportunity for the Poindexter Village Museum and Cultural Learning Center for several reasons.
First, CMHA is a public housing authority that provides affordable housing to lowincome families and individuals in Columbus. Given that the Poindexter Village community was historically home to many African American families who faced discriminatory housing practices, the CMHA may be interested in supporting efforts to preserve and promote the history and culture of this community. By partnering with the CMHA, the Poindexter Village Museum and Cultural Learning Center may be able to access resources and support that could help it further its mission.
CMHA has a strong commitment to community development and revitalization. The authority has invested in a number of initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life for residents of its properties and the surrounding neighborhoods, including workforce development programs, community engagement initiatives, and partnerships with local organizations. By partnering with the CMHA, the Poindexter Village Museum and Cultural Learning Center may be able to contribute to these efforts and help advance community development goals in the Columbus metropolitan area.
The Legacy Pointe apartment complex, which is owned by CMHA wraps around the Poindexter Village Museum and Cultural Learning Center, offers another unique opportunity for collaboration. CMHA could potentially offer project-based housing or subsidy vouchers to future artists in residency at the museum, who could contribute to the cultural vitality of the area and the museum. This type of partnership could create a symbiotic relationship between the museum and the surrounding community, enriching both and furthering the museum's mission to promote cultural understanding and education.
Finally, CMHA has a strong network of partnerships with other community organizations, local government agencies, and private sector entities. By partnering with CMHA, the Poindexter Village Museum and Cultural Learning Center may be able to leverage these partnerships to access additional resources, build new relationships, and expand its reach and impact in the community.
Park National Bank
The $9 million agreement between Park National Bank and the Justice Department over allegations of lending discrimination presents an opportunity for the Poindexter Village Museum and Cultural Learning Center to reach out and collaborate with the bank. One reason for this is that the settlement includes a requirement for the bank to invest in a loan subsidy fund for use in communities of color, and to invest in outreach, advertising, consumer education, and credit counseling initiatives in those communities. The Poindexter Village community, which was historically home to many African American families, may benefit from these investments and initiatives.
Under the proposed consent order Park National has agreed to do the following:
• Invest at least $7.75 million in a loan subsidy fund to increase access to credit for home mortgage, improvement, and refinance loans, as well as home equity loans and lines of credit, in majority-Black and Hispanic neighborhoods in the Columbus area; $750,000 in outreach, advertising, consumer financial education, and credit counseling initiatives; and $500,000 in developing community partnerships to provide services to residents of majority-Black and Hispanic areas that expand access to residential mortgage credit;
• Open one new branch and one new mortgage loan production office in majority Black-and Hispanic neighborhoods in the Columbus area; ensure that a minimum of four mortgage lenders, at least one of whom is Spanish-speaking, are assigned to serve these neighborhoods; and maintain the full-time position of Director of Community Home Lending and Development, who is responsible for overseeing lending in majority-Black and Hispanic areas; and
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• Conduct a Community Credit Needs Assessment, a research-based market study, to help identify the needs for financial services in majority-Black and Hispanic census tracts in the Columbus area.
Following the redlining settlement announcement U.S. Attorney Kenneth L. Parker and Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division had the privilege of hosting area housing and civils rights advocates at a roundtable discussion. Project Manager Shelbi Toone is pictured fourth from the left.
Additionally, as a local bank headquartered in Ohio, Park National may be interested in supporting local organizations that contribute to the social and cultural fabric of the community. The Poindexter Village Museum and Cultural Learning Center seeks to preserve the history and culture of the Poindexter Village community, which could be of interest to the bank as it seeks to promote community engagement and education. Collaborating with Park National Bank could also provide the Poindexter Village Museum and Cultural Learning Center with an opportunity to raise awareness of its mission and programs, and potentially secure additional funding or support. By highlighting the importance of preserving and promoting the history and culture of communities of color, the museum and learning center may be able to build a meaningful partnership with the bank and contribute to positive change in the Columbus metropolitan area.
C. Next Steps Recommendations
Develop Management Agreement with Union Grove:
Developing a working agreement or MOU with Union Grove Baptist Church will be the first step in establishing an equity partnership that can benefit both organizations in the future. The outline you provided is thorough and includes all the essential elements of a good agreement.
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Here are some suggestions for the process:
1. Identify general counsel – we recommend an established black civil attorney for all fairness of both parties.
2. Identify key stakeholders from both organizations who will participate in the development of the agreement/MOU.
3. Schedule a meeting with these stakeholders to review the outline and discuss any additional elements that need to be included.
4. Assign specific responsibilities to individuals from each organization for drafting and revising different sections of the agreement/MOU.
5. Once a draft is completed, circulate it to all stakeholders for feedback and revisions.
6. Schedule a meeting to review the final draft and obtain signatures from representatives of both organizations.
Developing a strong partnership requires ongoing communication and collaboration. Consider establishing regular meetings or check-ins to ensure that both organizations are working together effectively and meeting the goals of the agreement/MOU.
Create a diverse Community Advisory Council:
Allowing the project manager to create a diverse Community Advisory Council of stakeholders and community members for the Poindexter Village Museum and Cultural Learning Center can have numerous benefits.
1. Improved Communication: By creating a community advisory council, you establish a formal communication channel between your organization and the community it serves. This can help to increase transparency and build trust with community members, leading to improved relationships and stronger community partnerships.
2. Better Decision-Making: Community advisory councils can provide valuable insights into community needs, priorities, and concerns. This can help your organization make more informed decisions that are aligned with the needs of the community and are more likely to be successful.
3. Increased Accountability: By involving the community in the decisionmaking process, you create a sense of ownership and accountability for
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the outcomes of your organization's programs and initiatives. This can help to increase stakeholder engagement and lead to better outcomes for everyone involved.
4. Enhanced Diversity and Inclusion: Community advisory councils can be designed to ensure that a diverse range of voices and perspectives are represented. This can help to promote inclusivity and equity, and ensure that the needs of all members of the community are considered.
5. Greater Community Support: By involving the community in the decisionmaking process, you can help to build stronger relationships and trust with community members. This, in turn, can lead to increased support for your organization's programs and initiatives, making it easier to achieve your goals and objectives.
We recommend replicating a board model similar to Zora’s House Columbus. There are several reasons why Poindexter Village Museum and Cultural Center may want to consider replicating the model in which Zora's House built their board:
1. Diversity and Inclusion: Zora's House prioritized diversity and inclusion when building their board, aiming to create a board that reflected the community they served. This approach can help ensure that a wide range of perspectives are represented, leading to more informed decision-making and better outcomes for the organization.
2. Community Engagement: By involving community members in the board recruitment process, Zora's House was able to build stronger relationships with the community and increase community support for their organization. This can be particularly important for a museum and cultural center like Poindexter Village, which is seeking to engage and serve the local community.
3. Increased Accountability: When community members are involved in the governance of an organization, it can help increase accountability and transparency. This can lead to better outcomes and a stronger sense of trust between the organization and the community it serves.
4. Access to Resources: Board members often have access to a wide range of resources, including networks, expertise, and funding sources. By building a diverse and engaged board, Poindexter Village Museum and Cultural Center may be able to tap into new resources that can help support their mission and goals.
Overall, building a board that prioritizes diversity, inclusion, community engagement, and accountability can be a powerful way to support the success and sustainability of an organization like Poindexter Village Museum and Cultural Center.
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Conduct Discovery and Research on National Historic Black and Public Housing Museums:
It is important for the Poindexter Village Museum and Cultural Learning Center to conduct a deep discovery and research on other historically black public housing museums before moving the project forward for several reasons:
1. Visiting these museums on-site with staff is also important because it allows the staff of the Poindexter Village Museum to experience firsthand how these institutions operate. By seeing the day-to-day operations, staff can learn how other museums manage exhibits, programs, and facilities, and gain a deeper understanding of how to create a successful museum experience for visitors. Additionally, visiting other museums allows staff to network with museum professionals and exchange ideas and best practices. This can lead to valuable collaborations and partnerships that can benefit the Poindexter Village Museum and the wider community it serves.
2. Studying the operational structures of other historically Black public housing museums is important because it allows the Poindexter Village Museum and Cultural Learning Center to learn from the successes and challenges of other similar institutions. By analyzing how other museums are run, the Poindexter Village Museum can identify best practices, replicate successful models, and avoid common pitfalls.
3. Ensuring Cultural Accuracy: A deep discovery and research can help ensure that the Poindexter Village Museum and Cultural Learning Center accurately represents the history and experiences of its community. This can help to avoid misrepresentations or stereotypes that can be damaging and offensive.
4. Building Connections with Other Museums: Conducting research and establishing connections with other historically black public housing museums can help to build a network of support and resources. This can help to share ideas, collaborate on programming and exhibits, and build relationships that can benefit the museum in the long term.
Overall, conducting a deep discovery and research on other historically black public housing museums can help ensure that the Poindexter Village Museum and Cultural Learning Center is successful, sustainable, and accurately represents the history and experiences of its community.
Increase public fundraising campaign effort:
Here are some suggestions to enhance the fundraising campaign for the Poindexter Village Museum and Cultural Learning Center:
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1. Share the results of the market and community study with stakeholders to reignite their interest and keep them engaged.
2. Consider hiring a consultant with political and community connections to lead and optimize fundraising efforts.
3. Utilize crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter and GoFundMe to collect donations from a broad audience.
4. Organize fundraising events such as auctions, concerts, or galas to raise funds and create enthusiasm for the project. These events can be hosted either virtually or in-person, and promotion can be done via social media, email, or other channels.
5. Partner with local businesses and corporations for corporate sponsorships, which can be mutually beneficial. Recognition of the business in marketing materials and at events can incentivize them to donate.
6. Apply for grants from government agencies and foundations to obtain a substantial source of funding. Although it may be time-consuming, researching and applying for appropriate grants can provide significant support.
7. Encourage larger donations by offering donor recognition and incentives such as naming rights for exhibits or buildings, recognition in marketing materials, or special events for donors.
8. Utilize social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to increase public awareness and support for the project. Regularly posting updates and progress reports, interacting with followers, and using social media fundraising tools can help increase donations.
9. Build relationships with the local community through community outreach. Partnering with local organizations, attending community events, and hosting open houses or tours can help generate support and donations.
Amplify Public Relations and marketing efforts:
There are several print and digital media outlets available in Columbus, Ohio, that could be useful in promoting the Poindexter Village Museum and Cultural Learning Center. Here are a few:
1. The Columbus Dispatch: The Columbus Dispatch is the city's daily newspaper, with a circulation of around 100,000. The newspaper covers local news, sports, and entertainment, and offers a variety of advertising options, including print and digital ads.
2. Columbus Monthly: Columbus Monthly is a monthly magazine that covers local news, politics, and lifestyle topics. The magazine offers advertising opportunities, and could be a useful platform for reaching a more affluent and educated audience in the Columbus area.
3. Columbus Alive: Columbus Alive is a free weekly alternative newspaper that covers arts, culture, and entertainment in the Columbus area. The newspaper offers advertising opportunities, and could be a useful
platform for promoting the museum and learning center to a younger, more arts-oriented audience.
4. WOSU Public Media: WOSU Public Media is a public radio and television station based in Columbus. The station covers local news and events and offers underwriting opportunities for businesses and organizations
5. Columbus Business First: Columbus Business First is a weekly newspaper that covers local business news and trends. The newspaper offers advertising opportunities and could be a useful platform for promoting the museum and learning center to local business leaders and entrepreneurs.
6. Columbus Underground: Columbus Underground is a local news and entertainment website that covers events, restaurants, and culture in the Columbus area. The website offers advertising opportunities and could be a useful platform for promoting the museum and learning center to a younger, more digitally-oriented audience.
7. 614 Magazine: is a monthly publication that covers local news, entertainment, and lifestyle topics. The magazine has a print circulation of over 25,000 and also offers digital content on its website and social media channels.
Advance Site and Building Plans:
There are several reasons why it is important for the Poindexter Village Museum and Cultural Learning Center to advance site and building plans, cost estimates, visitor experience, and exhibit plans in conjunction with each other:
1. Budgeting and Financing: Developing a comprehensive plan that includes site and building plans, cost estimates, visitor experience, and exhibit plans will help ensure that the museum has a realistic budget and can secure financing to cover the costs of construction, exhibits, and ongoing operations. Without a detailed plan, it can be challenging to estimate costs accurately, which could result in the project running over budget and potentially derailing the entire endeavor.
2. Visitor Experience: Planning the visitor experience and exhibit design in conjunction with the site and building plans is critical to ensuring that the space is optimized for visitors. The exhibit design should be integrated with the building design to create a cohesive experience that meets the needs of visitors. Without proper planning, visitors may have difficulty navigating the space or may not be able to fully engage with the exhibits.
3. Timelines and Project Management: Developing a comprehensive plan that includes site and building plans, cost estimates, visitor experience, and exhibit plans will help to establish timelines and milestones for the project. This can be critical for project management and ensuring that the project stays on track.
Without proper planning, the project could face delays or setbacks, which could impact the overall success of the project.
4. Fundraising and Donor Engagement: Having a well-developed plan can help engage potential donors and sponsors. A comprehensive plan that includes detailed site and building plans, cost estimates, visitor experience, and exhibit plans can help to communicate the vision and goals of the museum, which can be essential in securing support from donors and sponsors.
Overall, advancing site and building plans, cost estimates, visitor experience, and exhibit plans in conjunction with each other is critical to the success of the Poindexter Village Museum and Cultural Learning Center. A comprehensive plan can help to ensure that the project is feasible, meets the needs of visitors, stays on track, and secures the support needed to make the vision a reality.
Key Shareholders:
• Union Grove
• Parking
INDEX
• Leasing space (offices, ticket office) – Fellowship hall
• Equity partners
• James Preston Poindexter Foundation
• Programming
• Fundraising
• Historic Research & Art(s) Collection
• Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority
• Parking
• Intergenerational Center (Leasing Office Space)
• Access to Capital
• Columbus Urban League
• Community partnership
• Beatty Recreation Center
• Community partnership
• Columbus Public School – (East, Champion, Trevitt, Beatty)
• YMCA – Ward
• Bronzville Association
Funding/Access to Capital
• Urban Strategies Inc.
• Social Service Agency for Legacy Pointe at Poindexter
• Partners Achieving Community Transformation
• City of Columbus
• Ohio State University (Wex Medical & African American Studies Extension Center)
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• Fifth Third Bank
• (already invested $21 million in the Near East Side)
• Inte’l
• Honda
Research/Historical Archives
• James Preston Poindexter Foundation
• Historic Research & Art(s) Collection
• Ohio State University (Wex Medical & African American Studies Extension Center)
• Historic Research & Art(s) Collection
• Columbus Metropolitan Library – (MLK)
Arts & Culture
• William H. Thomas Art Gallery
• Access to original Poindexter bricks
• Historic Art(s) Collection
• Columbus Museum of Art
• Amina Robinson House
• King Arts Complex
• Access to King Arts complex art collection
• Research/Historical Archives
• Maroons Art Group
• Neighborhood Arts group
• Culture competency
Community Partnership (Churches)
• Second Baptist Church
• Saint Paul AME Church
• Shiloh Baptist Church
• St. Phillip Apostolical Church
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• Mt. Vernon AME Church
• Board St. Presbyterian Church
• St. Dominique Catholic Church
Senior Home
• Isabel Ridgeway
• Senior home in neighborhood since 1912
Note: This list is just a suggestion for organizing your key partners, and you may want to adjust or add categories based on specific needs and goals.
Key Individuals
• Maurice Alfred, Union Grove Board Member
• Kathlyn Bailey, Near East Side Area Commissioner
• Trudy Bartley, OSU Connection & Government
• Otto Beatty III, Connections to Minority Business, Developer, and Construction Community, Development Insight, Business Deal Structures
• Queen Brooks, Artist
• Gamal Brown, Cultural Director/Associate Director – King Arts Complex/Lincoln Theatre, Columbus Native(?)
• Suzan Bradford, Executive Director – Lincoln Theatre, Columbus Native
• Benjamin Crumpler, Local Artist, Elder, Columbus Native
• Jevon Collins, Performing Arts Director – King Arts Complex, Columbus Native
• Shayla Favor, Current Councilmember – Housing Chair, Current PACT Director
• Autumn Glover, Ohio Health, Former PACT Director
• Charles Hillman, CMHA – CEO, The Public Housing Story, Area "Revitalization"
• Latyna Humphrey, Ohio State Representative and Columbus Native
• Dontavius Jarrells, Ohio State Representative and Columbus Native
• Sheldon Johnson, VP of Economic and Development for 5th Third Bank
• Julia Lynn-Walker, Bronzville Growers Association, Founder of JPPF
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Poindexter
• Jonathan Moody, President CEO of Moody Nolan, Architecture Insight, Current PACT Board Member
• Kaleem Musa, Area Artist, Technologist, Columbus Native
• Shongo Obadina, Director of William H. Thomas Art Gallery, Elder Artist, Poindexter Village Native, Retired Plumber
• Mike Roberts, Current JPPF Board Chair
• Betty Stall, Artist
• Boyce Stafford, NextGEN-Capital
• Carla William-Scott, Department of Neighborhoods
• Kathern Willis, Artist
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