Small Business Revamp Aided by New High School Programming
Professional development and community improvement through design are at the core of the Summer Youth CoLab, a Neighborhood Design Center...
top of page
04
NDC blog
Featured Posts
All Posts
Space planning for a new normal. NDC helps improve interior office space for local nonprofit
If you visit their offices at 1111 E. Broad Street, you’ll notice a few differences inside the OhioMeansJobs Columbus—Franklin County...
Parklet Improves COTA Bus Stop on Sullivant Avenue
COTA riders on the #6 route will notice a new addition to Stop #2734 on Sullivant Avenue. The bus stop got a recent makeover through a...
Student Diversity Murals Installed! Why not take a peek?
With The Ohio State University celebrating its 150th anniversary, the university community has the opportunity to reflect on...
Remember the Big Give? Here’s the impact your gift made on the Olentangy River!
During the Big Give, we asked you to donate to the partnership for the Olentangy River Vision Plan (ORVP), Friends of the Lower Olentangy...
We closed out October with a fun Hilltop project!
Irie Jamerican Cuisine: Before and after NDC intervention on Oct. 31, 2020 Earlier this year, we finished the Hilltop Community Plan with...
Shifting NDC to a New Normal in 2020 — #DiscoverNDC
In the 38 years since the NDC’s inception, I am sure there have been some odd years—but none as odd, strange, and challenging as 2020....
A Conversation with Nick Bankston: NDC’s role in community planning with the City of Columbus
To celebrate 38 years of ensuring design as a right, not a privilege in communities throughout Central Ohio, we spoke with Nick Bankston...
A Round of Applause for Jack Decker’s 10 Years of Service to NDC
As NDC celebrates 38 years of service, we would also like to take a moment to celebrate 2020 Busser Award recipient, Jack Decker. The...
#DiscoverNDC with Kerstin Carr, an NDC board member
To celebrate 38 years of ensuring design as a right, not a privilege in communities throughout Central Ohio, we spoke with Kerstin Carr...
#DiscoverNDC with David Brehm, NDC Board President
To celebrate 38 years of ensuring design as a right, not a privilege in communities throughout Central Ohio, we spoke with Board...
Are you a Columbus history buff? Try out new neighborhood quiz!
As part of our celebration of 38 years of ensuring design as a right, not a privilege throughout Central Ohio, we assembled a tricky...
Project Spotlight: Public Art Continues Conversations on Diversity and Inclusion
In keeping with themes of student experience, collaboration, and equitable design as part of our #DiscoverNDC series, we wanted to take a...
NDC Intern Spotlight
Interns play a pivotal role at the NDC, engaging with small businesses and communities, developing professional skills and utilizing...
Where are they now? A profile of NDC alumni.
As NDC turns 38 this year, we’re taking time to reflect on our long history of bringing high-quality design solutions to Central Ohio...
Staff Spotlight: Sketching Still a Significant Skill
As part of our #DiscoverNDC virtual open house, we’re exploring many aspects of the iterative community design process, one of which is...
NDC Survey Shows COVID-19 Still Major Concern in Outdoor Public Space
Our first survey about this topic was conducted in May 2020. This survey is a follow-up to assess changes in behavior and perception...
Project Spotlight: Partnerships Envision Re-Development Possibilities
LC Johnson, Zora's House (L) and Erin Prosser, Campus Partners (R) In celebrating 38 years of ensuring design as a right, not a privilege...
Explore the NDC’s Unique Legacy with a new Prezi
To help celebrate 38 years of design as a right, not a privilege throughout Central Ohio, we put together a Prezi about the heritage and...
#DiscoverNDC through our 2020 Open House digital campaign
In lieu of our annual open house event, we’re opting for a week-long campaign of curated digital content that celebrates our 38th year of...
On the Boards: Summer 2020
While COVID-19 has had an impact on where we work and how we interface with clients, it has not had an impact on our mission to empower...
bottom of page