The Community's Conversation

The Community's Conversation


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From Vacant to Vibrant: The Future of Retail in Downtown Columbus
December 19, 2024

Can downtown retail make a comeback in Columbus? With a panel of downtown leaders and advocates, this forum explores efforts to re-energize retail downtown and examines what lies ahead for Columbus' u

Belonging Is Redefining the Modern Workplace
December 11, 2024

Ohios labor market remains incredibly tight, but Central Ohio organizations that are building strong cultures of belonging are attracting top talent from diverse backgrounds. Leading employers know f

Columbus Eviction Rates Are Headed in the Wrong Direction
December 04, 2024

In 2023, Columbus saw nearly 24,000 eviction filings, marking a 12,000-case increase from the previous year. Early 2024 data shows this trend worsening, with evictions reaching a 20-year high in Frank

Benchmarking Central Ohio - Part 2
November 20, 2024

For the first time since 2019, the all-new Columbus Foundation Community Benchmarking Report has measured how Central Ohio compares to more than 20 peer regions across more than 50 metrics and indices

Benchmarking Central Ohio - Part 1
November 13, 2024

For the first time since 2019, the all-new has measured how Central Ohio compares to more than 20 peer regions across more than 50 metrics and indices. Building on more than a decade of community tra

After the Election: Listening, Healing, and Moving Forward with The Reverend Nontombi Naomi Tutu
November 06, 2024

This extraordinary and historic forum welcomes The Reverend Nontombi Naomi Tutu as we gather following the election to reconcile and reflect on the common goal of preserving democracy, upholding justi

Rx for Equity: Creating Access to Healthcare in Central Ohio
October 23, 2024

Optimal Health Series Central Ohio is home to global leaders in healthcare, but access to healthcare remains uneven in the region as it is for much of the country. What are the costs of uneven health

Does Ohio Need Gerrymandering Reform?
October 16, 2024

With early voting already underway, Ohio voters are being asked to decide if a new approach to redrawing the states electoral districts is necessary. At stake is potentially nothing less than the fut

Are LGBTQ+ Rights Losing Ground?
October 09, 2024

An erosion of LGBTQ+ rights seems to be the latest casualty of America's deepening polarization. This weeks panel takes stock of the trajectory of LGBTQ+ rights and what the future may hold for LGBTQ

Outdated Funding, Lost Lives: Why Ohio’s Babies and Birthing Parents Deserve Better
October 02, 2024

Could fresh thinking about philanthropy help save the lives of mothers and babies in Central Ohio? This panel explores how participatory grantmaking, trust-based philanthropy, and low-barrier funding