STATE OF

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STATE OF DOWNTOWN COLUMBUeS

YEAR END 2017

Prepared by Capital Crossroads & Discovery Special Improvement Districts

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THE POWER OF TRANSIT

Starting June 1, eligible downtown companies can offer unlimited bus access to employees thanks to Capital Crossroads Special Improvement District, Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission and corporate partners. There's no cost to eligible organizations or employees.

Enrollment begins May 1, 2018 at

CPass activation June 1, 2018

Companies must be within the Capital Crossroads Special Improvement District. Certain Franklin County and City of Columbus employees are also eligible. Contact your agency for more information.

A Capital Crossroads SID Program Powered by gohio commute In association with Smart Columbus

In Partnership:

Community Connectors:

Sustainable Supporters: City of Columbus Bailey Cavalieri Kegler Brown MACBEA Foundation Schneider Downs Transit Center

As of February 1, 2018

Create Columbus Commission CSX Fifth Third Bank KeyBank Medical Mutual of Ohio PNC Bank

i ABOUT US

Capital Crossroads Special Improvement District (CCSID) is an association of more

than 500 commercial and residential property owners in 38-square blocks of downtown Columbus. Its purpose is to support the development of downtown Columbus as a clean, safe and fun place to work, live and play. Hours of Operation: 6 a.m. - 2 a.m. Monday - Saturday; 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday

Discovery Special Improvement District (DSID) helps property owners

create and maintain a safe, vibrant, diverse, distinctive and walkable mixed-use neighborhood. Discovery SID was formed in 2005 by property owners in the eastern area of downtown. Hours of Operation: 6 a.m. ? 2 a.m. Monday ? Saturday; 9:30 a.m. ? 8 p.m. Sunday

23 N. Fourth St. Columbus OH 43215 (614) 591-4565

Customer Service Hotline: (614) 228-5718

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NEIL FRONT

HIGH

THIRD FOURTH

GRANT

670

HUNTINGTON PARK

NATIONWIDE ARENA

SPRING LONG GAY

BROAD

STATEHOUSE

COLUMBUS COMMONS

RICH MAIN

COLUMBUS

MUSEUM

OF ART

71

TOPIARY PARK

COLUMBUS METROPOLITAN

LIBRARY

Capital Crossroads Special Improvement District Discovery Special Improvement District Downtown District

ABOUT THIS REPORT

The CCSID and DSID monitor and track information that gauges the vitality of the central business district. Unless otherwise specified, the content included is specific to the Downtown District: the area bounded by I-670, I-71, I-70 and the CSX railroad tracks. All information is believed accurate at the time received. Where outside sources are used, attribution is provided. SID staff monitors and interprets downtown data covering a variety of areas, and every effort is given to provide the most accurate information possible. SID staff is available to provide custom research. Please contact Marc Conte at mvconte@ or (614) 591-4507 for more information.

Photo credits: Andy Spessard, City of Columbus, Larry Hamill, Randall Schieber, Cory Klein Photography, Express, Gay Street Collaborative and MORPC Design: Amy Collins

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

? 05 Report Highlights 06 Major Investments 11 Housing & Residents 17 Employment & Office 22 Education 23 Retail 26 Hospitality & Attractions 29 Transportation & Land Use 31 City of Columbus Incentives

? REPORT HIGHLIGHTS

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$1.9 BILLION

PROPOSED

35 PROJECTS

Major Investments

$548 MILLION

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

29 PROJECTS

$360 MILLION

COMPLETED IN 2017

22 PROJECTS

Housing & Residents

8,400

RESIDENTS

93%

APARTMENT OCCUPANCY

Employment & Office

85,248

WORKERS

13.3%

OFFICE VACANCY RATE (CLASS A, B & C)

Education

4

COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES

33,692

COLLEGE STUDENTS

Retail

12

NEW RETAILERS IN 2017

240+

RETAIL GOODS & SERVICES BUSINESSES

Hospitality & Attractions

436

ROOMS PROPOSED OR UNDER CONSTRUCTION

69.1%

OCCUPANCY RATE

Transportation & Land Use

87

CARS PER 100 WORKERS DRIVE INTO DOWNTOWN

15%

INCREASE IN COTA CBUS RIDERSHIP

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