In Search of a City: Reasons to be Thankful
Things for which I am grateful this Thanksgiving.
- The Short North, for offering residents as many amenities within walking distance as virtually any neighborhood in the country. Walking to the movies, North Market, High Street stores, or an NHL game is so much more satisfying than driving. Without the Short North, many people would not stay in Columbus.
- Downtown-area residents, for being as smart and diverse as any comparable area in the United States. You can actually live among people in Columbus who are not offended by crabgrass or same-sex couples kissing in public.
- COTA, taxicabs, and car rental agencies, for offering transportation alternatives good enough so that you can easily live in the pre-1950 boundaries of Columbus without a personal vehicle, as long as you work there as well.
- Don Casto, for giving us Broad & High.
- Nationwide Insurance for giving us the Arena District.
What have I missed?
November 25th, 2008 at 9:29 am
I am thankful for the Gay St. area and the increase in activity and beauty along this street since I moved into my condo at 110 N. 3rd St. nearly five years ago! The Edwards development is creating a sense of an established residential neighborhood along Gay St. that I never dreamed possible!
I definitely feel that I purchased in the right part of Columbus!
November 25th, 2008 at 10:12 am
I’m thankful for Cleve Ricksecker’s passion, energy, enthusiam and love of all things “downtown.” Thanks Cleve and have a Happy Thanksgiving.
November 25th, 2008 at 11:10 am
I’m thankful that Columbus is the “Land of No Natural Disasters.” Well, except of course, for that one hurricane a couple of months ago…
November 25th, 2008 at 11:25 am
I’m thankful for the Columbus Metropolitan Library, ranked No. 1 in the country!(again) They deserve a thanks from all their patrons for doing such a great job day in, day out. Also, let’s not take the wonderful North Market for granted.
November 25th, 2008 at 1:22 pm
For Bill Lhota, and his vision for the transit authority in Columbus. Bill has reenergized the bus system in this City after more than a decade of steady decline – high union bus driver wages, ethics scandals, and very poor leadership. Thanks Bill. You’re the best! While we’ve got Bill and COTA, do we really need a streetcar downtown?
November 26th, 2008 at 7:11 am
I’m thankful for the amazing strip of experiential offerings running along High Street from German Village to OSU. It is truly one of the most remarkable 5-mile stretches in the U.S. I’m also thankful for the incredible array of public events that take place on this strip. Quality of life in Columbus is elevated by events such as Oktoberfest, ComFest, Pride Festival, Jazz and Rib Fest, and the newest kids on the block, Art al Fresco and HighBall Halloween.