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Latest: Historic public safety budget, affordable housing and more

The last few weeks have been filled with development and policing headlines, ranging from news on the Ma'Khia Bryant case to several announcements in Mayor Ginther's state of the city address.

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Letter: Ginther’s State of the City lacks housing solutions

In this letter to the editor, local advocate and former city council candidate Joe Motil shares his thoughts on the mayor's plan to fund affordable housing.

How well do you get gentrification? Take this quiz to find out!

Even though gentrification affects lots of people throughout the city, it's often misunderstood.

Ride along: An in-depth look at code enforcement in Columbus

The division and its officers play a bigger role in the city than you might think. Join Margaret Lafferty on a day in the field for an in-depth look into code enforcement.

Property tax abatements: How do they work?

Property tax abatements are highly criticized, but the ins-and-outs of the process can be fairly complex. Learn how tax abatements work with a fictitious example in this explainer.

Here's how Columbus' $32M in development funds will be spent

The Department runs a lean operation with a budget of $32 million, but serves as a connection to many public and private partners.

Code violations can be double-edged sword for low-income residents

Code enforcement seems like a mundane process needed to keep the city safe. A deeper look at the implications of violations in historically disinvested neighborhoods shows a more complicated practice.

Rent strike or payment forgiveness? Here are 4 eviction solutions

Here are four solutions to the growing eviction crisis caused by coronavirus. This story is the second of a two-part series on covid-related evictions in Franklin County.

Housing experts brace for ‘inevitable tsunami’ of COVID evictions

This story is the first of a two-part series on coronavirus-related evictions in Franklin County.

Columbus spends 6% of its budget on development.

Here’s where that money is going.