Another 200,000 homes in 10 years? Columbus betting on zoning code overhaul to get it done

Between a view of the Columbus skyline, a nearby park and a soon-to-be coffee shop, Tyler Puhl is overseeing the construction of an apartment building that offers everything someone might…

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Columbus city and schools partner to give Fort Hayes students construction job experience

Construction students at Fort Hayes Metropolitan Education Center will soon have an opportunity to work with Columbus Department of Building and Zoning Services — and possibly land a permanent job…

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Central Ohio hospitals to forgive $335 million in medical debt for thousands of Columbus residents

Four major central Ohio hospitals are working with Columbus City Council to forgive $335 million in unpaid medical debt for Columbus residents over the next several weeks.Mount Carmel Health System,…

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Columbus awards $1.8M in grants to help 500 ‘underemployed’ residents access job training

Columbus' unemployment rate is low, but too many residents are trapped in low-paying jobs and lack the resources to climb a better career ladder, says Columbus City Council President Pro…

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