High Five (Columbus, Ohio) Explained

High Five
Founder:John Angelo
Location:Columbus, OH

High Five was a 2010 marketing effort to create a national identity for Columbus, Ohio by linking five districts along of historic High Street.[1] [2]

Districts

University District

See main article: University District, Columbus, Ohio. The Ohio State University has one of the largest campuses in the US. The district houses 50,000 students and provides sporting events, festivals, concerts and night life.

Short North

See main article: The Short North. The Short North is a collection of galleries, restaurants, and boutiques. This district features historic architecture, including arches lining the street.

Arena District

See main article: Arena District. The Arena District is a 75acres development project that is contains housing and restaurants, along with concert and sporting venues. The district hosts the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena and the Columbus Clippers at Huntington Park.

Downtown

See main article: Downtown Columbus, Ohio. The Ohio Statehouse and the headquarters of multiple industries are located downtown, including Huntington Bank and Nationwide Insurance. Downtown also has parks such as Columbus Commons and the Scioto Mile, and historic theaters.

German Village

See main article: German Village. German Village is a historic neighborhood south of Downtown Columbus.

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Notes and References

  1. News: City marketing plan is a High Five . The Columbus Dispatch . February 23, 2010 . July 3, 2012 . January 21, 2013 . https://archive.today/20130121142326/http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/business/stories/2010/02/23/city-marketing-plan-is-a-high-five.html . dead .
  2. Web site: Columbus High Five Campaign to Launch Next Week . Columbus Underground . February 19, 2010 . July 3, 2012.