WalkerEvans

I went to Banana Leaf once. Thought it was ok. But I don't know enough about South Indian food to know how they all compare. It's cheap enough though that I'd recommend at least trying it once and see what you think. ;)

I'm 29. To this day I visit the South Campus Gateway for an occasional movie, food, or to hit a shop like Gamestop. If the area were still shitty dive bars... well... I can't say I'd ever set foot there. So from a purely selfish perspective, the South Campus Gateway works for me.

Methinks you give too much credit to newspapers. ;) But yeah, we've been giving the north side far too much love lately. ;) Time to make our way back down to the south side! :D

Meh. The boundaries seem to change with these neighborhoods depending on who is talking about them and what they're talking about. I'd hardly take any of these as being too "official". I mean... it's not like just anyone can grab a marker and draw some lines on a map and make a "neighborhood" right? It takes someone with a special designation to do be able to do that for real.

There ya go. Let the market dictate the demand. ;)

I don't know if they need to announce that they're phasing them all out. I imagine many alleys and alley-like streets will remain one way. As long as they keep plugging along and converting them (like they are doing with part of Front & Civic Center right now) then we're making progress. At the end of the day, the problem is money. When you add in all the beautification, these projects get expensive. The Gay Street project was $7.7 million dollars. And while it would be nice to see $100-200 million spent all at once to make all downtown streets two-way, there's no money right now to do that. Not to mention the fact that the city is bigger than just downtown. You've got to spend your capital dollars on improving the city EVERYWHERE. Not just Downtown. So yeah... no problem with taking it one step at a time. Enjoy the progress, and look forward to more. ;)

Thanks! :D

Yes he does! ;) Yeah, I was a bit worried that the background noise would be a little too much, but I think it adds to the vibrant discussion! Urban life! City noise! Excitement! ;)

From here: http://www.columbusunderground.com/several-new-businesses-coming-soon-to-gay-street <b>Several New Businesses Coming Soon to Gay Street</b> By Walker | July 4, 2009 1:25pm After the recent two-way streetscaping conversion, Gay Street quickly has become the gem of Downtown with new restaurants, businesses, and residences flocking to the area. And a quick stroll down the sidewalk this morning reveals that even more is on the way. Right next door to Tip Top, in the window of a recently closed hair salon, there is now a “coming soon” sign for The Plantain Cafe. The sign doesn’t provide many details other than their slogan: A Taste of Cuba. <img src="http://www.columbusunderground.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/plantain-cafe.jpg">

Looks like the two-way conversion is making an impact... four/five new businesses opening soon: From here: http://www.columbusunderground.com/several-new-businesses-coming-soon-to-gay-street Several New Businesses Coming Soon to Gay Street By Walker | July 4, 2009 1:25pm <img src="http://www.columbusunderground.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/gay-st.jpg"> After the recent two-way streetscaping conversion, Gay Street quickly has become the gem of Downtown with new restaurants, businesses, and residences flocking to the area. And a quick stroll down the sidewalk this morning reveals that even more is on the way. We previously mentioned that J. Gumbo’s would be taking over the old Skambo space at 31 E. Gay Street, and a lot of progress has been made to the interior in the past few weeks. <img src="http://www.columbusunderground.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/j-gumbos.jpg"> In the space next door, the Faithfully Yours Childcare service currently located in the back of the building is expanding around to the front retail space. <img src="http://www.columbusunderground.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/day-care.jpg"> One more unit down at 37 E. Gay Street also has a “coming soon” sign for a business called Shine Me Up, which will provide shoe repairs, footwear sales, foot massages, and some convenience store items. <img src="http://www.columbusunderground.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/shine-me-up.jpg"> Right next door to Tip Top, in the window of a recently closed hair salon, there is now a “coming soon” sign for The Plantain Cafe. The sign doesn’t provide many details other than their slogan: A Taste of Cuba. <img src="http://www.columbusunderground.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/plantain-cafe.jpg"> And lastly, as a bit of a non-update, no progress appears to have been made on the space that was said a year ago to become a new Zen Cha Tea Salon. Not sure if it’s too early to consider that project abandoned, but I imagine with so many other spaces filling in that it won’t sit empty for too long. <img src="http://www.columbusunderground.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/zen-cha.jpg"> Now that Gay Street is filling in, should it be time to consider the next couple of Downtown streets for two-way streetscaping conversions? How about Main Street? Or Long Street? Or Fourth Street? Or the rest of Front Street? Bring on the renovations!

More great news for King Lincoln. I wonder if we can get this thread topic changed? It looks like it was originally titled about the NoBo development within the King Lincoln District, but has turned into discussion about the entire neighborhood.

Don't get me wrong... I'm all about providing a level playing field to multiple forms of transportation. I just think this area in particular is progressing nicely already with making dedicated space for bikes and scooters.

Funny that about a quarter of "South of Main" is actually north of main. ;) And I'm not 100% sure, but I'm willing to bet that there are no orchards in "Southern Orchards". Ridiculous to name a neighborhood with something that has zero significance, eh?

From here: http://www.columbusunderground.com/cu-podcast-23-coffee-with-stu-nicholson <b>CU Podcast #23: Coffee with Stu Nicholson</b> By Walker | July 2, 2009 9:45am <img src="http://www.columbusunderground.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/stu-nicholson.jpg"> In this week’s ColumbusUnderground.com Podcast, we grab coffee with Stu Nicholson, the Public Information Officer for the Ohio Rail Development Commission. Stu provides us with some updates on the current development status of passenger rail service in Ohio, where the new routes could run, what a local station in Columbus could look like, and how the 3C Corridor will benefit the entire state of Ohio. Listen here: http://blip.tv/file/get/ColumbusUnderground-CUPodcast23CoffeeWithStuNicholson415.mp3

Maybe you weren't whining (this one time) but you were asking for something that is already happening as if you're 100% unaware of what is going on sometimes. It's tiring to read. Riversouth Transit Checklist: Less Auto Parking = CHECK More Bike Parking = CHECK More Scooter Parking = CHECK I know you'd love to see all auto parking 100% done away with and all highways demolished, but few share your extremist view, and sometimes you have to step down out of the clouds and live in reality. Otherwise, you're going to go through life complaining about EVERYTHING and you're far too young to already be a cranky old man. ;) Enjoy life. Things are good in this city. Take a breath. Stop complaining for a minute.

The point of the tour wasn't to hit every single taco truck in town. The point was to give people a sampling and allow them to try out four places in one evening and hop around. It would be hard to go to a dozen trucks in a row, even if you only got 1 taco per truck. :P

I like the sign, and while ground floor retail in the garage would have been more <i>optimal</i>, I can't shed too many tears on the fact that we're getting a rebuilt functional garage (it had been closed and gated up for years) and replacing SEVERAL BLOCKS of flat lots next door with residential development. As far as the bike/scooter parking that Columbusite is whining about... there are ongoing projects that address both issues. Plenty of bike & scooter parking with more of both on the way.

Dirty Frank's opened today! Hooray! Some photos here: http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/dirty-franks-opening-night-review-and-photos

Thanks. ;) I agree that their site is really nice. They do some amazing work there!

I'm not a fan of forcing this type of change. We've added tons of new bike racks in the past 1.5 years. Why not keep going with the softer approach?

From here: http://www.columbusunderground.com/dirty-franks-hot-dog-palace-opens-this-week <b>Dirty Frank’s Hot Dog Palace Opens This Week</b> By Walker | June 28, 2009 6:09pm <img src="http://www.columbusunderground.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/df2.jpg"> After over a year of delays and setbacks, Dirty Frank’s Hot Dog Palace is scheduled to officially open on Wednesday, July 1st at 4pm. Hot dog fans will be treated to a variety of menu choices with toppings ranging from Sriracha Slaw to Beef Brisket to Kim Chee to Indian Mango Chutney. Drinks include Frostop Root Beer, Cherry and Lime Slushies, a variety of specialty draught beers and one-of-a-kind cocktails. The interior of the restaurant has been completely revamped, and includes a bright red-and-yellow color palette. In the photos below, you can see that the walls are adorned with paintings by artist Thom Lessner. Dirty Frank’s is located at 248 South Fourth Street and will be open every day of the week from 11am to 2am. More info will be online soon at DirtyFranksColumbus.com. <img src="http://www.columbusunderground.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/df1.jpg"> <img src="http://www.columbusunderground.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/df3.jpg">

<b>The Jackson Heads Skyward This Summer</b> By Walker | June 29, 2009 2:15pm <img src="http://www.columbusunderground.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/jackson1.jpg"> The Jackson condo development in the Short North was announced just over three years ago, and for most skyline-watchers and urbanistas, those three years can feel like an eternity. The building is quickly taking shape now that construction has started and many are excited to watch the progress on a more daily basis. We recently sat down with Brad Howe, a partner with Jackson Developer JBH Holdings, to discuss some of the finer details of this new iconic building in the Short North. Full interview here: http://www.columbusunderground.com/the-jackon-heads-skyward-this-summer

I bet if you went back in time to 1970 and told the 600 residents in Dublin that in less than 40 years, their city would grow to <b>46 times its size</b>, they'd call that far-fetched too. ;) Anyway, Dublin has their development plans on their website for anyone to view. These 3000 acres are planned to be annexed by the city and about half of it is planned to be developed as high-density high-tech office space. I think regional growth can be done in a smart way. I'm just not 100% sure if this collaboration is going to be as mutually beneficial to Columbus as it will be to Dublin.

<b>In My Garden: Dru & Jeannie in Italian Village</b> By Anne | June 23, 2009 3:10pm <img src="http://www.columbusunderground.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/drugarden1.jpg"> Dru and Jeannie Simmons are not new to gardening. They have been participating in the Italian Village community garden for a number of years. But this year, the plot was sold and no longer able to be used as a community garden. Rather than give up, they teamed up with 17 other households to create a new garden. It has been pretty successful so far for most of the households. You might even say there has been a smidge of garden envy going on. Read on to find out more about what they are growing and what their plot looks like. MORE HERE: http://www.columbusunderground.com/in-my-garden-dru-jeannie-in-italian-village

<b>Bryan Knicely Resigns as Executive Director of GCAC</b> By Walker | June 23, 2009 9:46pm <img src="http://www.columbusunderground.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/bryan_knicely.jpg"> Earlier today, the Greater Columbus Arts Council issued a press release announcing the addition of four new Board of Trustee members as well as the stepping down of current president Bryan Knicely. Knicely has served in the role for for two and a half years, and will assist the organization with the transition to a new interim President yet to be announced.“The past few years have been a big transition for GCAC,” Knicely said. “I’m proud of what we were able to accomplish to get to this point. I wish the arts organizations and artists much success in the years ahead, and I look forward to the opportunities that lie ahead of me.” The four new Board of Trustee appointees include: * Nick Akins, Executive Vice President-Generation at American Electric Power * Karen Bell, Associate Vice President of the Arts Initiative at The Ohio State University * William Faust, Partner and Chief Strategy Officer at Ologie * Roberta Ruch, President and CEO of Acloché MORE HERE : http://www.columbusunderground.com/bryan-knicely-resigns-as-executive-director-of-gcac