EASTLAND FOR EVERYONE

IN CENTRAL OHIO, THE EAST SIDE OF COLUMBUS IS SET TO BE RE-DEVELOPED AFTER FALLING INTO DISREPAIR IN RECENT YEARS. 
THE DEPARTMENT OF NEIGHBORHOODS LAUNCHING THE EASTLAND FOR EVERYONE COMMUNITY PLAN TO BRING HOUSING, RETAIL, COMMUNITY SERVICES AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES TO THE AREA. THE PLANS WERE CREATED THROUGH COMMUNITY INPUT. WHEN IT COMES TO HOUSING, PEOPLE WANT HIGH QUALITY, AFFORDABLE PLACES TO LIVE, SENIOR HOUSING AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS. FOR RETAIL, PEOPLE WANT MORE ACCESS TO CRITICAL SERVICES AND SUPPORT FOR SMALL BUSINESSES. A BIG FOCUS CURRENTLY IS WHAT WILL BECOME OF THE OLD EASTLAND MALL AS WORK IS UNDERWAY TO TEAR IT DOWN.