Columbus

Columbus Crew

Austin Approves New Stadium to Lure Columbus' Soccer Team

The Austin City Council approved plans for a new, privately financed soccer stadium to become the future home of the team currently known as the Columbus Crew.

August 16, 2018 - KUT

COTA Bus

Bus System Redesign Wins Improved Ridership in Columbus

After a bus system redesign a year ago, Columbus is one of a few cities in the country where bus ridership is increasing.

August 16, 2018 - Streetsblog USA

Columbus

The Story of Columbus' Success

Columbus, Ohio has stood out from its midwest peer cities, with strong growth. Can the city keep it up?

August 8, 2018 - Forbes

Downtown Columbus

'Smart Columbus Operation System' Looking for Developers

"Smart City" plans for the city of Columbus are taking shape.

February 7, 2018 - Smart Cities Dive

Bikeshare and murals

Columbus' Planning Agenda Combines Land Use and Transportation

A discussion of the ongoing Regional Corridor Analysis, expected for completion later this year.

February 4, 2018 - Columbus Underground

CoGo Bikeshare

Columbus Just Changed its 'Smart City' Plan

The original plan earned the city a highly competitive $40 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

November 22, 2017 - Smart Cities Dive

Columbus Crew

Major League Soccer Team Playing Austin Against Columbus for a New Stadium Deal

The Columbus Crew could become Austin FC if a new stadium doesn't materialize in Ohio's capital city.

October 18, 2017 - USA Today

Bikeshare and murals

Columbus Leads the 'Hottest Hipster Markets' in the U.S.

A list to probably take with a grain of salt…artisanal salt served by a man with a perfectly waxed handlebar mustache.

October 10, 2017 - Market Insider

Electric Car Charging

First 'Smart Cities' Grant-Enabled Hardware Online in Columbus

Columbus has spent the first year since its selection as the $50 million Smart Cities Challenge grant recipient devoted to planning and research. The grant has also proven a very enticing fundraising tool.

September 8, 2017 - Columbus Business First

CoGo Bikeshare

Bikeshare in Columbus on a Roll

After launching in 2013, the bikeshare system in Columbus, called, CoGo, has expanded facilities and increased ridership. Profitability is expected soon, too.

August 15, 2017 - Columbus Business First

Columbus

Downtown Columbus Workers to Get Free Transit Passes

Downtown businesses are helping fund an innovative program to get more downtown workers out of their cars and onto public transit.

August 8, 2017 - The Columbus Dispatch

Downtown Columbus

Every Worker in Downtown Columbus Could Have a Free Bus Pass Coming Their Way

A program under consideration by the Capital Crossroads Special Improvement District could be the envy of central business district's all over the country.

March 15, 2017 - The Columbus Dispatch

Bus System Overhaul Coming to Columbus May 1

The Central Ohio Transit Authority will culminate a $9.4 million plan to redesign the bus system serving the Columbus region later this year.

January 29, 2017 - The Columbus Dispatch

Short North

Downtown Adjacent Neighborhoods Columbus in Line for New Parking Requirements

Parking lots and one-story buildings are being rapidly redeveloped in the Short North, located just north of Downtown Columbus. New parking requirements are aimed at streamlining the development process and ensuring adequate parking.

January 13, 2017 - Columbus Underground

Columbus, Ohio skyline reflected in the Scioto River

Columbus Developers Revealed Big Plans in 2016

Columbus Underground takes a look back at the year that was in the real of real estate development.

January 5, 2017 - Columbus Underground

Columbus

A Showdown Looms as Developers Seek New Building Heights in Columbus

The region surrounding Columbus, Ohio could add a projected one million people by 2050, and developers are looking for new ways to meet growing demand for urban living.

December 5, 2016 - The Columbus Dispatch

Columbus, Ohio skyline reflected in the Scioto River

Critics Pushing Back on Columbus' Vision of a 'Smart City'

Not everyone is buying in to the city of Columbus' vision for the future of transportation.

July 24, 2016 - Grist

Portland

Planetizen Week in Review: June 24, 2016

The biggest news stories of a big week in planning and land use—all in just over two minutes.

June 24, 2016 - Planetizen

Ohio State

Breaking: Columbus Wins $50 Million 'Smart Cities Challenge' Grant

The U.S. Department of Transportation has revealed the winner of a hotly-contested and widely-reported competitive grant funding opportunity.

June 21, 2016 - Columbus Dispatch

Public Wi-Fi

7 'Smart Cities Challenge' Proposals

The Washington Post details each of the seven proposals competing for $40 million in the U.S. Department of Transportation's Smart Cities Challenge.

June 14, 2016 - The Washington Post

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