🏗️ Historic building makes way for affordable housing in Columbus. The Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority has begun demolishing the former United Way headquarters on South Third Street. The 1969 structure will be replaced by AspireCOLUMBUS, a $29 million apartment building featuring 82 units for middle-income, low-income, and disabled residents. Designed by Black-owned architectural firm Moody Nolan, the development will offer various apartment sizes with 38% of units subsidized for those earning around $21,700 annually. Construction is scheduled to begin in mid-2025, with completion expected in 2026.
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💧 Ohio's water quality program faces devastating budget cuts. H2Ohio, championed by Governor Mike DeWine, has prevented 332,000 pounds of phosphorus from entering waterways in 2023 alone. The program unites farmers, environmentalists, and conservationists to implement best management practices that keep nutrients on farms rather than in water. Despite this success, the Ohio House has slashed the program's budget by $120 million—nearly 45%—which could eliminate up to a million farm acres from participation. These cuts threaten to reverse significant water quality gains achieved through this collaborative initiative.
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🌍 Columbus swears in diverse immigrant commission to amplify refugee voices. The 15 inaugural members of the Commission of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs represent 14 different countries from Mexico to Botswana. Established after the "Immigrants Make Columbus" research project, the commission will advise City Council on immigrant issues and develop annual plans to highlight achievements and address challenges. Chair Bartholomew Shepkong aims to support immigrant entrepreneurship, advance equitable housing, healthcare, and education access, while promoting pathways to citizenship. The commission comes at a critical time as Trump administration policies have created uncertainty for immigrant communities and resettlement programs.
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Spacious woodland home near trails: This $425,000 nature-lover's dream home in Genoa Township offers 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, and sits on a wooded 0.72-acre lot near biking trails, while maintaining easy access to Westerville and Polaris amenities.
Bank-owned auction investment opportunity: This $0 list price property is a foreclosure available through Auction.com, offering investors a chance to buy at auction and potentially profit in this neighborhood. Auction.com provides updates on property status, auction dates, and winning bids.
Stylish condo with modern upgrades: 🏠 Priced at $238,000, this stylish 2-bed condo boasts new flooring, a renovated kitchen with fresh appliances, and updated baths, plus community tennis courts and a pool for active residents.