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Time and change

Before-and-after: How Columbus has changed in the last decade
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How many days and nights did you spend walking along this version of N. High Street? | Photo via Google Maps
Rome wasn’t built overnight, and neither was Columbus.

We report on a lot of new construction projects, but we want to pause and zoom out. What did CBUS look like when you first moved here? That’s been on our mind after revisiting familiar areas with new faces. So today, we are taking a trip down memory lane.

Campus

This isn’t the Ohio State University many alumni knew back in their Buckeye heydays. While N. High Street is still popular for students and fans, it’s now home to high-rise retail stores like Target, apartments, and restaurants, as opposed to bars and late-night convenience stores.

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A before-and-after of Seltzer Road in Easton Town Center. | Photos via Google Maps

Easton Town Center

From a vacant lot into a thriving shopping center, Seltzer Road is just a small example of all the big changes at Easton Town Center within the last decade. The surrounding mall area continues to evolve and expand with national retail stores like Amazon Style + local brands like Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams.

Short North

This arts district has remained popular for more than a decade for residents and visitors alike as it offers restaurants, bars, galleries, and hotels. This is still true today, but with more luxury apartments, upscale hotels like the Moxy, and rooftop bars.

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The Gravity project has brought in other local businesses like Taft’s Brewpourium. | Photos via Google Maps

Franklinton

This downtown neighborhood has boomed in the last decade with development. Many longtime businesses remain in the area, and new ones like Gravity have planted roots and altered skylines with multi-use buildings.

What part of the city do you remember the most? We’d love to hear your stories + see your Columbus photos of yesteryear. Plus, dive into more local history with photos via All Columbus Data.
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Events
Friday, Aug. 11
  • Local + Live: Americana | Friday, Aug. 11 | 5:30-10 p.m. | Columbus Commons, 160 S. High St., Downtown | Free | Spend an evening with local musicians Angela Perley and Aaron Lee Tasjan.
  • ZOOlentangy 2023 | Friday, Aug. 11 | 6-10 p.m. | Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, 4850 W. Powell Rd., Powell | $125 | Join the Columbus Zoo for an evening of giraffe feedings, animal encounters, and great food while supporting Olentangy Local Schools.
Saturday, Aug. 12
  • Dog Day Rides | Saturday, Aug. 12 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Hollywood Feed, 2863 N. High St., Clintonville | Free | Take a ride to the shelter to donate supplies + dogs are available for adoption before the ride.
  • Tequila Fest 2023 | Saturday, Aug. 12 | 3-9 p.m. | Gravity, 500 W. Broad St., Franklinton | $50-$125 | Sample 50+ tequilas, snack on tacos, and listen to live music.
Sunday, Aug. 13
  • Sundays in the Park | Sunday, Aug. 13 | 1-4 p.m. | Columbus Metropolitan Library Main Branch, 96 S. Grant Ave., Downtown | Free | Relax outdoors with food trucks, games, and live music.
Monday, Aug. 14
  • Tim Heidecker | Monday, Aug. 14 | 7 p.m. | KEMBA Live!, 405 Neil Ave., Arena District | $30-$55 | This off-the-wall comedian is known for his late night shows on Adult Swim in the early 2010s.
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News Notes
Festival
  • For the Love of Hilliard, a new community-led festival, runs 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 9. The day sprawls throughout the entire city and features retail vendors, family-friendly activities, and local businesses such as Crooked Can Brewery. It also replaces the canceled Old Hilliardfest. (614now)
Outdoors
  • Edge Adventure Park, 10.6-acre recreation park, has been approved by Westerville officials and is aiming for a 2025 opening. The park will be on Vesper Way and Cleveland Avenue and could feature tree canopy skywalks, playgrounds, and easy access to water. (614now)
Regional
  • Buc-ee’s, a Texas-based gas station and convenience store, is planning a location near I-70 in Huber Heights, an hour south of Columbus. This would be the first Ohio location for the chain. More details are expected after officials meet on Tuesday, Aug. 15. (10TV)
Development
  • Next week will be the grand finale for a former office in Grandview. Construction crews are set to start demolition on a vacant building at 1350 W. 5th Ave. to create space for a new mixed-use building. Plans for the new project include an apartment complex + 10,000 sqft of space for restaurants and businesses. (Columbus Business First)
Transit
  • An $11.5 million pedestrian bridge over I-270 was proposed for Hilliard. If you dig a bit deeper, Hilliard is also planning a pedestrian tunnel for 2026 underneath the same location. (The Columbus Dispatch)
Real Estate
  • Two warehouses — both located on Rich Street in Franklinton — were purchased by Weiler Co. + Blu Note Jazz Co., two local real estate firms, for $750,000. It’s unclear what is planned for these buildings in the future. (Columbus Business First)
Watch
  • Najah Fleary, a Columbus resident, is one of the newest faces on season five of “Love Island USA” on Peacock. This season takes place in Fiji + multiple episodes are currently available for streaming. (The Columbus Dispatch)
Try This

🎟 Stay ahead of the game

Snag pre-sale tickets to the US Figure Skating Championship in Columbus
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From March Madness to US Figure Skating, Columbus is a national sports hub. | Photo via Columbus Sports Commission
The 2024 US Figure Skating Championship is coming to Columbus next January. Our advice? Don’t let this moment skate by.

If you want to ensure you have a seat for the show, Columbus Sports Commission is here to help. Use the code “SKATE24" and you’ll have early access to single session tickets before anyone else. This window opens today at 10 a.m. + full ticket sales open to the public on Tuesday, Aug. 15.

These presale tickets are available for all six days of the competition, with multiple time slots each day.
 
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Mitch
From the editor
Happy Friday, CBUS. If you need me, I’m busy dreaming about these nachos from Woodhouse Vegan.
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