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An Introduction to Campus Partners

A civic association for the neighborhoods around The Ohio State University's Columbus campus printed a bumper sticker a few years ago that declared: "The University District - a SMART place to live."

That bumper sticker reflected the pride that many residents have for these neighborhoods, known collectively as the University District. Yet these neighborhoods - like many urban communities across the nation - have faced challenges in the appearance and maintenance of its residential and commercial structures and, most importantly, in the safety and quality of life of the students and other residents who live and work in this area.

The university, in cooperation with the city, created Campus Partners for Community Urban Redevelopment in 1995 to spearhead the revitalization of the University District. Campus Partners was incorporated as a non-profit organization to work with the city, community agencies, neighborhood leaders, and the university itself.

Campus Partners has initiated comprehensive, community-based planning for the University District, is facilitating cooperative efforts to improve municipal services in the area, and is undertaking specific projects to enhance the neighborhood vitality.

Click here for an overview of Campus Partners' accomplishments.

Last updated August 6, 2008.

City begins collection of bulk refuse August 20;

donate reusable furniture

 

The City of Columbus Division of Refuse Collection will conduct the 12th annual special collection of bulk trash in the University District from Wednesday, August 20, through Monday, September 8.  The bulk collection corresponds with the move-out and move-in of college students.

 

The division will collect the bulk trash from eight drop-off sites.  In addition, residents can schedule bulk pick-up.

 

Phi Delta Theta Fraternity is partnering with MAP Furniture Bank to collect good, clean, reusable furniture and household items for distribution to Columbus families in need.  The Phi Delts will collect donations on Saturday, August 23, at 1942 Iuka Avenue.

 

For a list of drop-off sites, a map and information on donating used furniture and household items, click here.


 

Campus Partners president

to leave for new position

 

Terry Foegler, president of Campus Partners since 1996, has accepted an offer to become vice president for development with a private firm based in San Diego, Calif.  The firm specializes in real estate and development services for educational institutions.  Mr. Foegler will leave Campus Partners in early August.

 

Jeff Kaplan, senior vice president at The Ohio State University, announced Mr. Foegler’s departure in a memorandum distributed to the university community on July 7.  Doug Aschenbach, executive vice president of Campus Partners, will serve as interim president.  To read Mr. Kaplan’s memorandum, click here.

 

When Mr. Foegler informed Ohio State President E. Gordon Gee and Mr. Kaplan of his intention to accept the position with the San Diego firm, both encouraged him to stay.  Mr. Foegler informed them, however, that his responsibilities and compensation from the university were not an issue, but that this was an opportunity that simply offered a new set of challenges in a variety of new environments that would test his skills.

 

Mr. Foegler led Campus Partners through a series of community-based planning processes and has directed the implementation of major revitalization projects, including the construction of South Campus Gateway.  For a summary of Mr. Foegler’s accomplishments with Campus Partners, click here.

 


 

Celebrate life in the University District
 
An important measure of the vitality of the neighborhoods of the University District is the many opportunities for fun and celebration.  Put these August events on your calendar:
 
-- Weinland Park Neighborhood Festival on Saturday, August 16, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the city’s recreation park behind Weinland Park Elementary School (south of East Seventh Avenue and between North Fourth and Summer streets).  The festival includes games and activities for children and youth, music and entertainment, free picnic lunch and information on neighborhood services.  The city will re-dedicate the renovated park in a ceremony at noon with City Councilwoman Priscilla Tyson.
 
-- Mid-Summer Nights Party at South Campus Gateway is a great way to celebrate the "dog days" of August.  The next monthly Mid-Summer Nights Party will be Wednesday, August 20, from 7 to 10 p.m. in the "alley."  The party will feature a beer garden, food and drink specials, games, prizes, giveaways, and free live music from Swagg.  Mix 97.1 DJ Mark Dantzer will emcee the event.  Proceeds from the party will benefit Charity Newsies.  The last Mid-Summer Nights Party will be September 17.
 
-- University Community Association’s annual ice cream social on Thursday, August 21, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. outside the Tuttle Park Recreation Center, 240 W. Oakland Ave.  Ohio State President E. Gordon Gee will be a special guest.  A brief program will begin at 7 p.m.
 
-- Wex Drive-in Outdoor Film Fest, a series of free open-air film screenings on the Wexner Center Plaza at High Street and 15th Avenue, offers a distinctive sci-fi adventure film from the 1950s, “20 Million Miles to Earth,” on Thursday, August 21.  The movie will begin around dusk (generally 9 p.m.), but filmgoers can come early with their blankets and chairs.  Free snacks and a cash bar will be available.  In the case of rain, the movie will be shown inside the Wexner Center.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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