South Campus Gateway

South Campus Gateway

South Campus Gateway

About the Neighborhood

The University District came into existence with the founding of The Ohio State University (OSU) in the 1870s. At that time, nearly all of the residents in this area were somehow employed or otherwise affiliated with OSU. Situated just east of The Ohio State University, this diverse area offers ample educational opportunities, art venues, employment and services, many within walking distance.

Eclectic shopping, pubs and nightclubs, and ethnic eateries are just some of the advantages of life near one of the largest universities in the nation. In the last decade, the University District has been a major focus of substantial economic redevelopment and renewal by the city, area businesses and organizations, resulting in the “Gateway Initiative,” which has transformed the area into one of the best shopping and entertainment areas in Columbus.

The southeastern portion of the Campus District is Weinland Park, an historically working class neighborhood that is the focus of extensive community planning efforts by the city of Columbus, OSU, local businesses and neighborhood organizations. Located just north of Italian Village and northeast of the Short North, this area is also seeing the benefits of being adjacent to what some consider the hippest art district in the state.

Much is happening in the Weinland Park area, including the South Campus Gateway, the substantial rehabilitation of many subsidized housing units, a new Childhood Development Center being developed by OSU and a new, state-of-the-art Weinland Park Elementary School.

The main North-South corridors such as High, Summit and Fourth Streets and ample public transportation make for easy commuting to downtown or northern suburbs. State Routes 71 and 670 are convenient for travel throughout the Central Ohio area.

Location

The area immediately surrounding The Ohio State University campus, Olentangy River to the West, Conrail tracks (near I-71) to the East, Arcadia Avenue to the North and 5th Avenue to the South. Weinland Park is located in the southeastern corner of the District, east of High Street between Chittenden and 5th Avenues.

Community and Civic Organizations

Northside Development Corporation http://www.northsidecdc.org/
Campus Partners http://www.campuspartners.com/
Godman Guild http://www.godmanguild.org/
University Area Commission
http://www.columbusinfobase.org/ac/univer/univer.asp

Places of Interest

The Ohio State University http://www.osu.edu/
Ohio State University Medical Center http://medicalcenter.osu.edu/
Ohio Stadium
http://ohiostatebuckeyes.cstv.com/facilities/ohiostadium.html
Wexner Center for the Arts http://www.wexarts.org/
Columbus Metropoliltan Library – Northside Branch http://www.cml.lib.oh.us/ebranch/about_cml/locations/
sel_branch_detail.cfm?bldg_id=110
University Gateway
http://campuspartners.osu.edu/gateway/index.html

Parks and Recreation

Indianola Park http://recparks.columbus.gov/Parks/Parks_103.asp
Iuka Park http://recparks.columbus.gov/Parks/Parks_117.asp
Tuttle Park http://recparks.columbus.gov/Parks/Parks_264.asp