Harrison West

Harrison West has come a long way in the last 10 years. Much of the progress we’ve made has been due to our neighborhood’s Tax Increment Financing (TIF) arrangement with the city of Columbus. The TIF has resulted in a windfall of money that we have used to build Harrison Park, but more money remains [...]

As directed by the membership at the October 19, 2011 Harrison West Society meeting, the executive board of the Society has sent a letter to Columbus City Council member A. Troy Miller expressing its opposition to the variance request for the property on the south west corner of West First Avenue and Perry Street. The [...]

The Harrison West Society will be mailing membership renewal forms to all current and recent Society members in the next couple weeks. The Society depends on membership dues to pursue neighborhood initiatives and goals. Paid Society members in good standing can vote at meetings and help determine the course of our neighborhood. Please renew your [...]

Last month, the Italian Village Society and Short North Civic Association formed the Short North Block Watch. This new community engagement resource allows Short North area residents to share information, foster collaboration, and promote safety. Participating neighborhoods include Italian Village, Victorian Village, Harrison West, Dennison Place, The Circles, and the High Street Business District. On [...]

The North Market will host its annual childrens’ Halloween party and trick-or-treat bonanza on Sunday, October 30 from 12-3PM. Children will enjoy a safe indoor trick-or-treat experience as well as entertainment from face painting to crafts with Columbus Artmobile. Trick-or-treat bags provided and lots of fun to be had by all! Scheduled Halloween Party activities [...]