July 06, 2006

Downtown Columbus - What's it like?

Many people ask me what is so great about downtown Columbus and why are people moving there. While the sidewalks used to get rolled up at 5:00, things are definately happening there. Here are some of the demographics of Downtown Columbus ohio from the Downtown Development Corporation. Quality of life, quality of living. Remember, this is downtown proper and doesn't include the Short North or German Village.

• Demographics
Size: 1500 acres, 1% of Columbus total
(Downtown area bounded by I-670, I-71, I-70, and CSX Railroad/SR 315)

Recent Capital Investments: $1.86 billion in public and private investment from 2000 to 2005.

Population: 4,398 estimated (3,488 in 2000 Census)

Housing: 2,943 units (2,147 in 2000 Census)

Employment: 122,393 (43215 zip code)

College Enrollment: 31,000 (Columbus State Community College, Franklin University, Columbus College of Art and Design, Capital University Law School)

Parking Spaces (on- and off-street): 77,000

Eating and drinking establishments: nearly 200

Retail stores: nearly 200

Churches: 16

Performing Arts Theatres: 7
2,000 performances over 200 event days with 650,000 attendees annually

Ohio Theatre
Palace Theatre
Southern Theatre
Capitol Theatre
Riffe Studio Theatre I, II, and III

Hotels: 12
The Columbus - A Renaissance Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott
Crowne Plaza
Doubletree Guest Suites
Drury Inn & Suites
Hampton Inn & Suites
Holiday Inn City Center
Hyatt on Capitol Square
Hyatt Regency Columbus
The Lofts Hotel & Suites
Red Roof Inn
Westin Great Southern

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