Balancing History and Growth on Near East Side | Columbus News

Columbus’ Near East Side is walking a tightrope between honoring its historic Black roots and fueling much-needed housing growth, as new construction surges with over 22 multi-family permits and $24 million in single-family projects — but tensions rise over community voice, displacement fears, and whether developers are sidestepping local oversight in the city’s push to streamline development while preserving neighborhood soul. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/500575f0c135fb58