#1: Franklinton's Changes, Challenges, and Community with Trent Smith (& Columbus' Best Italian Sub)

Trent Smith is the executive director of the Franklinton Board of Trade. Franklinton is a very unique community, from the art scene, to the rapid development post-flood wall. Trent highlights the community's historic past and developing future while addressing where it's heading.Timestamps:0:00: Trent's Intro1:03: How Trent found Franklinton & joined Franklinton Board of Trade7:33: Our experiences moving to Franklinton11:16: The biggest issues facing Franklinton16:59: History of the Franklinton Board of Trade20:17: What the Board of Trade does now23:29: History of the flooding in Franklinton 27:13: The Franklinton Flood wall28:26: Building pre-flood wall29:52: Franklinton first major investments after flood wall31:43: How Zone-In and LinkUS impact Franklinton35:15: Grocery store?40:20: Being the solution, getting involved, expectations43:30: Looking ahead48:55: What’s coming up with the Board of Trade55:33: Hidden gems in Columbus58:23: Best Italian Sub in Columbus (and possibly one of the best bars)Welcome to the Columbus Chronicle! This is a podcast dedicated to Columbus and central Ohio. Join host Connor Dunwoodie and meet the people, learn the places, and hear the stories from the people who make this city what it is.