Organizers emphasize that expanding housing options is essential as Columbus continues to grow its workforce and address its housing crisis.
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Franklin County Board of Commissioners voted on Tuesday in favor of a resolution authorizing a $5 million effort to expand and preserve affordable housing in the Linden neighborhood.
The funding is the third and final payment of a $15.5 million COVID-19 Recovery Grant awarded to Nationwide Children’s Hospital as part of its Healthy Neighborhoods, Healthy Families initiative.
The hospital’s program has already made significant impacts in Columbus’ South Side, and more recently, in Linden. So far, the initiative has funded dozens of home repairs, a new multifamily housing development and expanded access to parenting and housing stability resources.
This work aligns with the “One Linden” plan, a community-driven blueprint launched in 2021 that focuses on revitalization through affordable housing, economic development, education, health, and community engagement.
Organizers emphasize that expanding housing options is essential as Columbus continues to grow its workforce and address its housing crisis.
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