The phrase, "It's a nice place to visit, but I wouldn't want to live there," sums up some people's feelings about the “downtown” of a city.
According to a national study, city leaders' efforts to bring people back downtown have a long way to go.
The most recent nationwide City Pulse survey found that nearly 75% of city residents say their central business districts offer a great experience but fewer than half visit weekly.
This statistic applies to Columbus as well. Columbus is the fastest growing city in the Midwest, but the survey found that the city lacks an identity.
On this hour of All Sides, we’re talking about what it takes to turn around some of those views.
How are leaders working to promote Columbus and what is the city’s identity?
Guests:
- Sheryl Schulze, managing director, Gensler Columbus
- Brian Ross, president & CEO, Experience Columbus
- Brian Kemp, real estate agent, Keller Williams