Public Realm + Architecture

Window Vinyl Installation Enhances Fifth Street’s Identity by Erin Hawkins Downtown Columbus has long been defined by the power of design. Along Fifth Street, often called the Avenue of the Architects, some of the community’s most significant architectural landmarks come together in one walkable corridor, creating a streetscape that tells the story of Columbus as [...]

Columbus volunteers join CAAC to beautify Fifth Street Eos sculpture - by Kimberly Ann, Columbus Area Arts Council. Photos by Triflix. The sculptures, murals, and other creative installations that enrich communities like Columbus need ongoing attention and care — and it’s worth doing. Not just to preserve and protect the artworks, but to ensure their [...]

by Brooke Hawkins When traveling west along 3rd Street, drivers can feel as though they are simply passing through. The new 3rd Street Dancing Cs mural changes that, transforming a busy corridor into a point of arrival for Downtown Columbus. Created by artist Samual Crawford, 3rd Street Dancing Cs brings color, rhythm, and energy to [...]

By Jake Sipe Director, Community Development Big plans can sometimes feel distant from everyday life—but in Columbus, the Downtown 2030 Strategic Plan is already taking shape in visible, meaningful ways. One key recommendation, known as RE-15, focuses on strengthening the partnership between the Office of Downtown Development and the City’s Community Development Department. While that [...]

Republished courtesy of Columbus Rotary. Downtown Columbus is moving forward — and the momentum is real. At Rotary this week, we heard an exciting update on the Downtown 2030 Strategic Plan, completed in September 2025 with 60+ recommendations focused on economic development, public spaces, and year-round activation. Already: ✔ 37 projects are in progress ✔ [...]