In the News: Stories About Our Work
Our mission comes to life through the people and places we serve, and we’re grateful when the media helps us share that story.
11/12/2025
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Columbus Business First profiled the launch of the Columbus Redevelopment Corporation, highlighting Executive Director Sarah Higgins and CRC’s mission to expand equitable, community-centered affordable housing development across Columbus. The story covers CRC’s early redevelopment focus in Linden, its role in supporting tax credit and compliance-focused projects, and how the organization plans to fill critical gaps in the region’s affordable housing pipeline.
10/28/2025
Working Families in Franklin County Tackle Housing & Development Hurdles
In a recent appearance, Michael Wilkos of United Way of Central Ohio, and CRC Board member, highlighted the complex housing and infrastructure challenges facing working-class families in Franklin County. He spoke about the critical need for coordinated redevelopment efforts, public-private partnerships, and strategic investment to ensure stable, affordable housing and thriving neighborhoods. The conversation underscores CRC’s mission-driven focus on collaborating with community partners to build equitable housing solutions.
10/21/2025
A new Columbus Business First article spotlights the exciting wave of redevelopment underway in East Franklinton — an area transforming through creative partnerships and community-driven design.
The feature includes work led by Arch City Development, founded by CRC Associate Director Brian Higgins, whose leadership and vision continue to shape equitable redevelopment across Columbus. While Brian’s efforts on this project come through Arch City, his role at CRC reflects the same mission of inclusive growth and thoughtful neighborhood investment.
CRC will continue sharing how our staff is involved in shaping projects like these — from housing and community partnerships to neighborhood planning and creative reuse initiatives that center residents and long-term affordability.
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10/8/2025
CRC Associate Director Brian Higgins was recently featured in a Columbus Underground article discussing the impact of new federal tariffs on local housing development. Higgins noted that rising construction costs threaten affordability and create new challenges for developers working to meet community housing needs.
CRC remains committed to bridging the gap between community needs and development realities, even amid shifting economic and policy conditions.
10/6/2025
Columbus Underground recently highlighted the launch of the Columbus Redevelopment Corporation (CRC), sharing our mission to bridge gaps in affordable housing and create stronger, more inclusive communities. The article explores why CRC was founded, the work we’re already undertaking, and how we’re partnering with others to make meaningful change in Columbus.
9/12/2025
CRC Board Members Making Moves in the Community
Our board members are driving innovation and impact across Columbus — from housing to fashion, design, and beyond.
CCAD and Columbus Fashion Alliance to Launch “The Loom” at Grant Avenue
Columbus College of Art & Design (CCAD) is partnering with the Columbus Fashion Alliance to transform the former Grant Avenue building into The Loom — a 43,000-square-foot fashion innovation hub designed to nurture creative entrepreneurship in Columbus. The project, led by Alliance Founder and Executive Director Yohannan “Yogi” Terrell, who also serves on the CRC Board of Directors, will provide mentorship, prototyping facilities, business support, and community programming that strengthen the city’s growing fashion ecosystem.
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