In the second part of the digital divide conversation, our panel discusses the impact on urban areas, Governor Dewine’s BroadbandOhio office, and what others are doing to overcome the hurdles and link those most in need to reliable internet service.
Featuring Autumn Glover, President, PACT/OSU Wexner Medical Center, and Dr. Talisa Dixon, Superintendent, Columbus City Schools, Matt McClellan, Assistant Director, Ohio Development Services Agency, with host, Kerry Charles, Anchor, NBC 4.
News regarding vaccines seems to change everyday: new vaccines coming online from more sources, new age groups and professions approved for appointments, new reports about our neighbors who are wary of getting a shot, and updates about variants of the virus. Our panel will discuss these topics surrounding the conversation about COVID vaccines.
Featuring Dr. Andrew Thomas, MBA, Chief Clinical Officer, Senior Associate VP for Health Sciences, Associate Professor of Clinical Internal Medicine, OSU Wexner Medical Center, Dr. Mysheika Roberts, MPH, City of Columbus Health Commissioner; Dr. Joseph M. Gastaldo, Infectious Disease Specialist, OhioHealth, Brian Pierson, MS, RN, CHWC, Vice President of Community Health & Wellbeing for Mount Carmel Health System, with host Greg Moody, Interim Director of Professional Development, John Glenn College of Public Affairs, The Ohio State University.
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Downtown Columbus residential population is expected to reach 10,000 this year despite Covid-19 and an uncertain economy and office market.
The State of Downtown Columbus report by the Capital Crossroads and Discovery special improvement districts, unveiled during Wednesday s Columbus Metropolitan Club forum, said that 9,855 people live Downtown, with an apartment occupancy rate of 85.7%. That was down from 94% the year before.
One reason: Six apartment buildings opened in Downtown Columbus, bringing the total number of housing units Downtown to 8,062. Another 1,169 units, a $128 million investment, are under construction, with an additional 1,591 units totaling $506 million proposed.
Brad DeHays, founder of Connect Realty and one of three panelists at the forum, said he believes there will continue to be demand for Downtown housing. He said the number of new projects in the works shows that developers remain bullish.