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The Short North Foundation (formerly The Short North Neighborhood Foundation) exists to advance the creative spirit, diversity, and vitality of the Short North in order to benefit all who live, work, and play in its neighborhood.
May 15 Meeting to Explore Streetcar Costs and Benefits for Area Residents
(April 28, 2008) - Residents of the Short North area neighborhoods are encouraged to attend a forum on May 15 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in the Goodale Park Shelter House to learn about the City of Columbus’ plan to build streetcars along High Street.
The forum will feature presentations by Michael Reese, Mayor Coleman’s chief of staff; John Rosenberger, former head of the Capitol South Urban Redevelopment Corp; and Mike Brown, Mayor Coleman’s public relations director. City council member Mary Ellen O’Shaugnessey and a representative from COTA are also expected to attend.
Those who attend the forum will learn detailed information about the City’s streetcar plan, which proposes a system that would run from the Franklin County Courthouse to The Ohio State University. They’ll also be able to ask pointed questions to clarify the impact streetcars would have on the Short North area and its surrounding neighborhoods.
“Building a streetcar system in our neighborhood would be a huge undertaking,” said Jeff Smith, president of the Victorian Village Society. “It’s imperative for our residents to come together, learn about the plan, and ask questions.”
The forum is sponsored by the Victorian Village Society, the Italian Village Society, the Short North Foundation, Friends of Goodale Park, the Circles Association, and the Harrison West Society.
(March 18, 2008) - The Short North Foundation is accepting grant requests between $500 and $2,500 from area organizations with projects taking place in or around the Short North.
Specifically, the Foundation seeks organizations and programs that will benefit Short North area residents, unite Short North neighborhoods, and incorporate or preserve public works of art and architecture.
The deadline to submit a grant proposal is Friday, June 20 at 5:00 p.m. Projects requiring multiple-year funding will be considered. To receive a copy of the 2008 SNF grant application and the 2008 SNF grantmaking guidelines, please e-mail: sweed@columbus.rr.com.
"Creating encounters in urban art and history" is a campaign to raise funds to create "pocket parks" or streetscapes that will include art, greenspace and historical journeys.
Learn more about Pocket Parks
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