Downtown Columbus on a roll, but is hungry for more (apartment, hotel)

[OldRiverRd]

While I agree some of the "High Rise Condos" and "just put a Bass Pro there" and the constant "Bring us Costco & Whole Foods" is a bit unfounded - I'll never bash someone for wanting more in Columbus. I also can't tolerate someone who's head is so buried in the sand that they can't see the strides we've made.

We are getting better every day - regardless of metrics and statistics - anyone who's lived in Columbus and engages in the community knows we are better than we were just a year ago, but realistic people see what we can become. We have and are continuing to improve our city. Will we have pitfalls and setbacks - yes, but we will also have triumphs. And in case you haven't seen it, we've won more than we've lost of late.

But that's not enough, we do need more people and more ideas to invest in Columbus - in my mind your part of the solution or part of the problem. These forums are meant to discuss how to solve the problems.

[Sonofagun112]

Man I couldn't have worded it any better.

[Citizen Reporter]

Originally Posted by OldRiverRd

While I agree some of the "High Rise Condos" and "just put a Bass Pro there" and the constant "Bring us Costco & Whole Foods" is a bit unfounded - I'll never bash someone for wanting more in Columbus. I also can't tolerate someone who's head is so buried in the sand that they can't see the strides we've made.

We are getting better every day - regardless of metrics and statistics - anyone who's lived in Columbus and engages in the community knows we are better than we were just a year ago, but realistic people see what we can become. We have and are continuing to improve our city. Will we have pitfalls and setbacks - yes, but we will also have triumphs. And in case you haven't seen it, we've won more than we've lost of late.

But that's not enough, we do need more people and more ideas to invest in Columbus - in my mind your part of the solution or part of the problem. These forums are meant to discuss how to solve the problems.

Sadly you have to identify the problems first before you can work on solutions.
Most local folks are content with settling for less and it shows in so many ways.

[Sonofagun112]

I agree with you. What are some ideas you have?

[Citizen Reporter]

Columbus is not growing in good jobs/wages and without a steady gain nothing else can grow and last.
The majority of city workers whether young/old or retired are barely getting by with many still living with their parents etc.
I have spoken to several long time sales folks who say that they have no shortage of folks wanting anything and everything from cars/homes/home furnishings etc and they turn away almost 85 percent who cannot even qualify for financing!
That is a problem to be solved that has never been addressed by local leaders because it involves real work and effort.

[OldRiverRd]

No offense, but your talking about the same problems essentially plaguing 80% of small to mid sized cities. Believe me, we need more jobs - a wide range of jobs. I believe the city should be more aggressive in offering incentives, but there's a limit to what the public sector can do.

We don't have interstate and we aren't getting a billion dollar port - but dispite a few thousand people who've moved, the community is growing.

[Columbuskidd92]

Look like the Howard Johnson hotel will be gone. There is a notice to rezone sign right in front of the building.

[Sonofagun112]

Originally Posted by OldRiverRd

No offense, but your talking about the same problems essentially plaguing 80% of small to mid sized cities. Believe me, we need more jobs - a wide range of jobs. I believe the city should be more aggressive in offering incentives, but there's a limit to what the public sector can do.

We don't have interstate and we aren't getting a billion dollar port - but dispite a few thousand people who've moved, the community is growing.

I really believe it doesn't matter what we say, or how compelling an argument you make this person is not going to even consider any other point of view. It's really a shame.

[columbusgametro]

Originally Posted by Columbuskidd92

Look like the Howard Johnson hotel will be gone. There is a notice to rezone sign right in front of the building.

Great if your talking about the howard johnson motel in downtown. It needs to be demolished and gotten rid of it has many bad reviews and a very low star rating. Something should have been done about this hotel a longtime ago a two star rating for a motel is very bad.

[amyers3]

Originally Posted by Columbuskidd92

Look like the Howard Johnson hotel will be gone. There is a notice to rezone sign right in front of the building.

What's the rezoning to?