Campus Partners
The University District in Columbus encompasses 13 diverse neighborhoods, all connected by their proximity to The Ohio State University (OSU). The mammoth institution is the city’s top employer with more than 28,000 employees. OSU joined with the city of Columbus to create Campus Partners in 1995 to lead the efforts to revitalize the neighborhoods around the school’s main campus, improving the area for students, staff, and the community.
They’re Doing it By:
Transforming Ohio State University’s High Street with mixed-use development
Bringing retail, offices, apartments and parking to local neighborhoods attracting more investment, businesses, and visitors
Act as an intermediary between Ohio State University and the surrounding neighborhoods
Working to find solutions to challenges such as vacant housing, access to employment, safety, education and more.
Facts and Figures
Year Founded: 1995
President/Executive Director: Amanda Hoffsis
Anchors:
The Ohio State University
Staff size: 5
Annual Operating Budget: Not Available
Funding Sources: Ohio State University, Columbus Foundation, JP Morgan Chase Foundation, City of Columbus United Way
Services: Planning, property acquisition, economic development, physical and community development
Geographic Boundaries: University District