Department of Neighborhoods Columbus

08/31/2026

The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) will offer free fares system-wide on Tuesday, Sept. 1 and Wednesday, Sept. 2, due to the National Weather Service issuing a heat advisory for our region.

08/31/2026

UPDATE: Team Rubicon is no longer taking storm clean up requests. Team Rubicon is at capacity through its partnership with the City of Columbus, and its team is working through previously submitted requests.

You may still see them out and about helping neighbors through September 7. Thank you for your patience as we work to support as many people as possible.

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Columbus residents: Today is the last day to request free storm recovery assistance from Team Rubicon.

Need help with downed trees, basement cleanup, or other storm damage? Call 614-645-3111 by noon today, Aug. 31.

Thank you to Team Rubicon for thousands of hours spent helping our community recover!

08/28/2026

It was a perfect evening for a fun, community-focused Rise Up CBUS! event.

Happy the Mayor could make it out to speak with everyone!

08/28/2026

Deadline in just a couple of weeks! Submit now.

The City of Columbus has officially released an RFP to develop a comprehensive community plan for the Southwest/Franklinton area! 🗺️

This initiative will focus on the Southwest Columbus and Franklinton areas to build a strategic framework for stabilization, equitable growth, and development. Mirroring successful models like One Linden, Envision Hilltop, and Eastland for Everyone, the process will combine grassroots community engagement with data analysis to tackle neighborhood disparities.

📌 Submission Details:
• Who: Qualified individuals, firms or multi-disciplinary teams.
• Where: Access the full RFP guidelines at columbus.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities
• Deadline: Monday, September 14, 2026, at 5 p.m.

08/27/2026

🚀 COLUMBUS IS MOVING FORWARD! 🚀

This week marked a powerful step into the future as E.D.G.E.—Eastland Development for Growth and Equity, Inc.--was launched!

As our city’s newest economic development corporation, E.D.G.E. is a vital engine driving real change. This powerhouse will help execute the economic action items needed to bring the Eastland for Everyone Community Plan to life! 🌟

Built on extensive community input, this plan is a collective blueprint for long-term growth, inclusion and equity. Supported by the City of Columbus Department of Neighborhoods, E.D.G.E. will spearhead development initiatives that bring economic prosperity and beautiful local improvements directly to the Eastland area neighborhoods.

The City of Columbus is fully invested in this vision. Together, we are ready to improve economic prosperity and ignite more vibrancy across Eastland! ✨

Thank you to everyone who made this monumental beginning possible. 🏙️💪

It was great to see all the various community support and residents show up for this special launch event! You can see the passion in everyone's faces.

08/27/2026

TODAY!

Join us for Rise Up CBUS! at Colerain Elementary.

Discover helpful resources, connect with community organizations, and enjoy a free evening with food, music and neighbors.

Thursday, Aug. 27
4:30-7:30 p.m.

Colerain Elementary
499 E. Weisheimer Road, 43214

Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/RiseUpCBUS2026

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

ONLY A FEW SEATS LEFT!

RSVP now.

Join your neighbors at Connecting Leaders. Inspiring Change. Creating Legacy.

A morning dedicated to leadership, collaboration and community impact.

• Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
• The Gallery at Champions, 3900 Westerville Road
• Presentation of the 2026 Dan Charles Award
• Hear from keynote speaker Kenston Henderson Sr.
• Engage in meaningful community networking

Exchange neighborhood insights and foster connections over breakfast with other community-oriented individuals.

We look forward to seeing you!

Parking and admission are FREE, and registration is REQUIRED.

RSVP: http://tinyurl.com/DanCharles2026RSVP

08/24/2026

Join us for Rise Up CBUS! at Colerain Elementary.

Discover helpful resources, connect with community organizations, and enjoy a free evening with food, music and neighbors.

Thursday, Aug. 27
4:30-7:30 p.m.

Colerain Elementary
499 E. Weisheimer Road, 43214

Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/RiseUpCBUS2026

08/24/2026

Don't miss the next conversation for unity across cultures in Columbus! See more info below.