YMCA Site to Become Affordable Housing

The Jerry L. Garver YMCA, a beloved southeast Columbus community hub for 30 years, is closing its doors — but its nine-acre site is set for a bold new future: a 216-unit affordable housing complex for families earning 70-76% of the area’s median income. Designed by the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority, the project includes nine three-story buildings, a clubhouse, and a pool — all aimed at tackling the city’s urgent housing shortage. But not everyone’s on board: neighbors worry about traffic, loss of green space, and whether towering buildings will disrupt the neighborhood’s character. The project seeks zoning variances for height, setbacks, and parking — avoiding full rezoning — and its fate is now on hold, with a decision postponed until July 15. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/619df7cb83fce085