Community creativity spotlighted, 614 Beautiful grantees announced
Sample of awarded proposals from 161 Task Force (L), Hilltop Arts Collective (C), and South Side Family Farms (R) Placemaking has long...
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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...
The NDC Intern Experience
At NDC, interns are a core part of our team. Hear about how the Neighborhood Design Center is committed to training future designers and...
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...
DiscoverNDC: Our Virtual Open House
Fall in Central Ohio is a time of change and for the Neighborhood Design Center, a time of reflection as we invite our partners and...
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...
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