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"As a first-time homebuyer, I was nervous about the entire process. Step by step, Joe made it easy and fun. His expertise in the Columbus real estate market is a tremendous asset. He is highly recommended!" - Nicolette Horan, March 08
"I wanted to say thank you again, so much, for all your hard work. I know that you really put a lot of time into this transaction and I really, really appreciate it. I'm so happy I got the house and it all worked out and I just wanted to say thanks again, you did a great job and i really appreciate it. I will put that on the survey when they send it to me.
If there is ever anything I can do for you, please don't hesitate to give me a call. I will refer every single person I know to you. I'm going to go get my dog and we're going to sit on the floor of our new house and have a glass of champaign. Thanks a lot Joe" -- Michael Mamp, Feb 08
Are we a Great City? Highlights from the State of the City Address
March 15th, 2008 categories: Columbus News
Highlights relating to real estate in and around Columbus, job creation and quality of life which also feeds a desire for housing locations from this week’s State of the City address…
“….we’ve listened to young professionals who want more affordable housing options downtown. They want to live downtown, but can’t afford many of the 5,000 Condominiums now built or being developed. I’ve got good news for you, because this Summer I will stand with Michael DeAscentis, and his team at Lifestyle Communities to break ground on more than 200 new apartments and condos along Front Street between Town and Rich Streets. …. This $25 million project will create a new neighborhood of great looking, but accessible, downtown homes with more than 300 on-site parking spaces. The 130 apartments will start from $750 to $990, and the 76 condos will sell between $125,000 and $250,000, far less than what most downtown units costs.”
“I want to say tonight that I join our Governor, Ted Strickland, in urging Amtrak and the Federal Government to bring a rapid transit passenger line through Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati.”
“I am committed to investing $20 million to build 86.3 miles of new on-street and off-road bike routes and trails by 2012. This will be funded by our current Capital Budget and by the Bicentennial Bond Package going on the November ballot, if our voters agree. That includes 54 miles of new on-street bike routes and lanes by the Bicentennial, which will require rebuilding dozens of intersections in this city to make them safer for walkers and bikers alike. In the next four years, we’re also adding new bike racks, bike lockers, and water stations for riders.”
“Streetcars will help us connect people to our stores, our restaurants, the life downtown and neighborhoods to each other. Most of all it will give the working man and woman the freedom to get to work without digging ever deeper into their pockets for gasoline. On March 27, I invite you to join me at City Hall, to hear from the financial experts and planners on how we can build and operate the first rail transit system in our city in generations.”
“I am proposing the creation of the Airport Economic Development Corporation. In partnership with the Cities of Gahanna, Whitehall, the Columbus Regional Airport Authority and the private sector, we will develop the district around the airport and focus Columbus on becoming a major player in the aviation industry.”
“With the construction of the Scioto Mile, we will see the greatest public park in all our state. The Scioto Mile will be our signature park, the symbol of our city. It will connect the riverfront from North Bank Park to the Whittier Peninsula. It will feature numerous fountains and a four foot wide water canal, a place for outdoor concerts, and a restaurant with outdoor terrace dining overlooking the park. Benches and chess tables, dominos tables, swings, and free wireless internet access will invite people to stop and sit for a while.”
“I am proposing a new district downtown - The Mile on High District. This new district will increase our focus on rebuilding the High Street Corridor with active retail, office and housing, bringing more people and new investment back to the area. The Mile on High District will include a specific plan and a toolbox of aggressive incentives, working capital loans, facade improvement grants, new parking requirements and better transit and pedestrian options. It will also require special zoning changes to increase development density. That means getting retail back into downtown for visitors, downtown workers and residents.”
Walker Evans
March 15th, 2008
All awesome news. Columbus is growing and changing and evolving. Glad to be here and take part in it.