Explanation
The Open Streets concept allows communities to embrace new public space, drive economic recovery, and allow for a range of car-free activities that support local businesses. Open streets transforms streets into public space open to all. These transformations allow for a range of activities that promote economic development, support small businesses, and provide new ways for residents to enjoy cultural programming and build community.
The Short North Alliance (SNA) is excited to host one of the very first open streets locations in the city. The Short North Alliance will be transforming its legacy event, Holiday Hop, into an amazing holiday experience for pedestrians to enjoy the fabulous Short North. SNA will have one of the largest vendor markets in Columbus, performances, and other holiday programming occurring all on one of the city’s main corridors, High Street.
Fiscal Impact: Funding is available within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund.
Emergency action is requested in order to avoid any delay in providing the resources necessary to allow for proper street closures and security for the Open Streets Holiday Hop that will take place on December 2, 2023.
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To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Service to enter into a grant agreement with the Short North Alliance to support the Short North Alliance Open Streets Holiday Hop; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($15,000.00)
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WHEREAS, the Open Streets concept allows communities to embrace new public space, drive economic recovery, and allow for a range of car-free activities that support local businesses; and
WHEREAS, these transformations allow for a range of activities that promote economic development, support small businesses, and provide new ways for residents to enjoy cultural programming and build community; and
WHEREAS, the Short North Alliance (SNA) is excited to host one o...
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