On Development: Gutting the supply of affordable housing
Columbus should take action to preserve existing affordable apartments and houses, and to discourage the demolition that eliminates affordable housing in a time of crisis.
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On Development: Don’t be dense about density
The reality is that Columbus is not a dense place – and, in fact, it had been growing less dense for decades.
On Development: Bye-bye farmland
Intel and the Honda battery plant are important technology developments, but both projects are planned on farmland at a time when many see regenerative agriculture as a way to mitigate climate change.
On Development: In a growing city, what’s old can be new again
Preserving duplexes and row houses – and building modern versions – will not solve the twin problems of housing shortage and an acute lack of affordable housing. But it is a part of the solution.
On Development: It’s not the buses – it’s the cars
Recent issues with school busing are rooted in decades of city development that have prioritized automobiles over safe walking routes for Columbus children.
On Development: Too many topics, not enough time in one day
Matter’s incoming development columnist presents an overview of some of the many challenges facing Columbus, all of which will be explored in greater depth over the coming months.