12 IDEAS

The 12 Ideas are intended to inspire Columbus to think big and bring people together around common goals and projects. We have the opportunity take action that will help Columbus not only catch up with its peer cities, but that will also set it apart from the competition. These 12 Ideas have been derived from public input and discussions with local officials and business leaders over the past few months.

From transit and mobility improvements, to sustainability, to creating new Downtown neighborhoods these 12 Ideas:

• Build on current momentum

• Harness the synergies between existing uses, institutions and planned projects

• Identify catalytic projects that will take Downtown Columbus to the next level

While there is much more work to be done to bring these ideas to fruition, the goal of this planning process is to bring new ideas and policy suggestions to the forefront of the Downtown discussion. As the plan goes forward and input is received on these ideas, policy recommendations and strategies will be devised to create a plan for implementation.

Click through the links below to view information about each idea.

             1. Southeast Downtown Gateway Opportunity     2. Topiary Park Infill Housing 

                3. Creative Campus     4. Redefine Broad Street     5. Restore High Street 

6. Downtown Transit Center    7. Multi-Modal Station     8. Downtown Bike Station     

           9. Downtown Field House     10. Pedestrian Bridge     11. Scioto Peninsula    

                                            12. Scioto-Olentangy Greenway Corridor