Housing Issues

Rent increases, evictions, homelessness and affordable housing in Columbus

Columbus Plumbers Issue Urgent Sump Pump Warning After Storms Knock Out Power

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Columbus Plumbers Urge Homeowners to Check Sump Pumps After Storms Cause Power Outages in Central Ohio

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Plumbing professionals in the Columbus area are urging homeowners to check their sump pumps after severe storms caused power outages across parts of central Ohio this weekend. Strong thunderstorms moved through the region Saturday and knocked out electricity for thousands of customers in Pickaway County and Fairfield County. Because most sump pumps … Read more

Columbus City Council Approves 368-Unit Apartment Complex at 5295 N. Hamilton Road in Northland

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Proposed site for Langham at Chestnut Hill apartments on North Hamilton Road in Columbus

Columbus City Council approved rezoning for a 368-unit apartment development on 19.8 acres at 5295 N. Hamilton Road in northeast Columbus, clearing the way for Columbus-based developer The Daimler Group to build the project known as Langham at Chestnut Hill, according to official city records. The Columbus City Council agreed to change the zoning rules … Read more