Good morning, Westerville. Downtown Columbus is experiencing an apartment renaissance not seen in three decades, with over 8,000 new units constructed since 2020. This building boom has propelled the capital city to 10th place nationwide for downtown development, making Columbus one of just two Midwestern cities alongside Chicago to crack the top 10. As the downtown population swells to 12,500 residents, the city continues to cement its status as a growing urban center.
Meanwhile, a timely cultural moment arrives as "July 7: Who Killed the President?" premieres at AMC Easton Town Center on Friday, exploring the 2021 assassination of Haiti's president through a college student's research journey. On the health front, Ohio State's ambitious SOAR Study is expanding westward, offering youth 12 and older in Lima the chance to participate in groundbreaking mental health research that could transform care approaches across the state.
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🏙️ Downtown Columbus apartment boom shatters 30-year record. Over 8,000 new units have been constructed in Columbus' central district since 2020, ranking the city 10th nationwide for downtown apartment development. This construction surge represents 40% of all new apartments in the city, placing Columbus alongside Chicago as the only Midwestern cities in the top 10 for downtown growth. The Downtown population has now reached 12,500 residents according to the Capital Crossroads Special Improvement District. While downtown-focused construction remains strong across America, there's a growing trend toward building in areas just outside city centers.
🎬 Haitian assassination film premieres in Columbus on eve of Flag Day. "July 7: Who Killed the President?" explores the real-life 2021 murder of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse through the story of a college student researching his life. Director Robenson Lauvince will be interviewed on WYSO radio in both Haitian Creole and English during Friday's Midday Music program. The film debuts at AMC DINE-IN Easton Town Center with two showings on Friday, featuring music from artist J. Perry who recently performed at a Springfield fundraiser for the Haitian community.
🧠 Ohio State launches mental health study for youth across the state. The SOAR Study, funded by a $20 million grant, aims to identify causes of emotional distress, suicide, and drug overdose in younger generations. Participants aged 12 and up can now enroll at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima as part of the western Ohio expansion. The comprehensive research includes an online survey of 15,000 Ohioans and brain MRI scans of 1,200 families. Researchers hope findings will transform mental health care approaches throughout Ohio and beyond.
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