Columbus Neighborhood Revitalization Assessment
Many opportunity-deprived, inner-city neighborhoods are struggling to revitalize in the face of significant structural challenges. Kirwan researchers synthesized the trends, challenges and opportunities for Columbus’s distressed core communities at the request of The Columbus Foundation. The study’s findings are based on both quantitative and qualitative research, including demographic analysis, interviews with key stakeholders, meta-analysis of plans written for core communities and review of best practices literature. The study provides an initial assessment of the issues, dynamics and opportunities for neighborhood revitalization. The study provides both strategy and policy recommendations to promote continued neighborhood revitalization in Columbus’s core neighborhoods.
- Executive Summary
- Full Report
- Appendix A: Overview of Study Neighborhoods
- Appendix B: Analysis of Neighborhood Trends
- Appendix C: Key Findings from Stakeholder Interviews
- Appendix D: Selected Best Practices and Policies for Neighborhood Revitalization
