AP-03: Develop an expedited approval process and lower criteria for outdoor programming and events downtown

by Bonnie Boatwright One of the recommendations in the Columbus Downtown 2030 Strategic Plan (AP-03) calls  for reducing barriers to outdoor programming and events by creating a simpler, more accessible event approval process. The recommendation recognizes a challenge shared by many community organizations, businesses, and event organizers: while there was great enthusiasm for activating downtown, [...]