Housing instability —already a major issue across the United States—has been worsened by the coronavirus pandemic. For individuals and...

As the climate warms, many aspects of urban life are beginning to change, and one growing problem is the urban heat island effect....

Our first survey about this topic was conducted in May 2020. This survey is a follow-up to assess changes in behavior and perception...

As the pandemic has progressed, planners have been experimenting with measures that lower the spread of the virus and address the...

In a new index created to measure racial equity throughout U.S. metropolitan areas, Columbus ranks the best among large cities in Ohio....

Racial segregation and disparities have been in the news lately due to the growing Black Lives Matter movement. These issues, however,...

Many people think of Central Ohio and Franklin County as having a booming real estate market. But an analysis of average owner-occupied...

Conversations about race often lead to the topic of economic and racial inequality. The effects of poverty are felt disproportionately by...

COVID-19 has impacted our daily lives in ways we never expected. The Neighborhood Design Center, as a nonprofit focused on improving the...

Cities gain their competitive edge from density and diversity. For millennia, urban centers have been catalysts for innovation and...

COVID-19 has changed our lives in so many ways, including how we behave in public space and in our own neighborhoods. Help us learn more...

Many people associate the American Dream with owning a home. The homebuilding industry, especially, would like for that to be the case....

Housing costs are increasing, especially in Central Ohio. A recent report featured in the Columbus Dispatch shows that the “median sales...

In 1918, the neighborhood of Columbus’ economic and social elite was Franklin Park. Today, the neighborhood has a lower than average...