Council Backs Wagenbrenner Variance

Over the objections of the Harrison West Society, Columbus City Council voted unanimously on January 23, 2012 to approve Wagenbrenner Development’s request to increase the density of its project at 947 Perry Street from 75 to 108 units. Pastor Richard Morris and developer Mark Wagenbrenner spoke in favor of the variance. Adam Deutsch, Jacob Sukosd [...]

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City Council Vote Affecting Harrison West

City Council Vote Affecting Harrison West

At 6:30 p.m. on Monday, January 23, 2012, Columbus City Council will hear arguments for and against Wagenbrenner Development’s variance request to increase the number of allowable residences at 947 Perry St. Council members are scheduled to vote on the request after hearing public comment. The regular City Council meeting will begin at 5 p.m. [...]

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Election Season is Upon Us

Election Season is Upon Us

No, not that election season! It’s time again to nominate officers for the Harrison West Society. The elections committee will be accepting nominations until the April 2012 meeting, at which time, candidates for the offices of president, vice president, secretary and treasurer will be able to introduce themselves to the membership and outline their qualifications [...]

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Community Health Fair

Following through on your resolution to get fit this year starts with learning what your body needs. Fitness Resources, Inc. and Stonewall Columbus will host a community health fair to help you get started. The health fair is free, and registration is not required. Health Fair Events Scheduled from noon until 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, [...]

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Business Profile – Jenny Beck Photography

by Mary Martineau Maybe there’s something in the air in Harrison West that enhances the creativity of its residents. Jenny Beck began experimenting with photography 5 years ago—at about the same time that she became the first resident in the Flats at Harrison Park. Coincidence? I suggest not. What started as a diversion became a [...]

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Proposed Conflict of Interest Policy Available for Comment

A committee comprised of Harrison West Society members has been writing a conflict of interest policy and has submitted the following draft for comment. To publicly comment on this proposed policy, click on the “COMMENTS” link below the headline for this article. If you would prefer to comment privately to the committee, send an e-mail [...]

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Welcome to the “Community”

Steve Bush and his team of artists and contractors installed the fourth and final sculpture of the Harrison Park Art Project on Friday, January 6, capping a nearly four-year project. Allie Raines’ Community is a fitting representation of the community spirit out of which Harrison Park has grown. The remarkable public-private partnership between Harrison West [...]

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