High Five (Columbus, Ohio)

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High Five was a 2010 marketing effort to create a national identity for Columbus, Ohio by linking five districts along 5 miles (8.0 km) of historic High Street.[1][2]

High Five
FounderJohn Angelo
Location

Districts edit

University District edit

The Ohio State University has one of the largest campuses in the US. The district houses 50,000 students and provides sporting events, festivals, concerts and night life.[citation needed]

 
South Campus Gateway

Short North edit

 
Arches stretch the street in the Short North

The Short North is a collection of galleries, restaurants, and boutiques. This district features historic architecture, including arches lining the street.[citation needed]

Arena District edit

The Arena District is a 75 acres (0.30 km2) development project that is contains housing and restaurants, along with concert and sporting venues.[citation needed] The district hosts the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena and the Columbus Clippers at Huntington Park.

Downtown edit

The Ohio Statehouse and the headquarters of multiple industries are located downtown, including Huntington Bank and Nationwide Insurance. Downtown also has parks such as Columbus Commons and the Scioto Mile, and historic theaters.

German Village edit

German Village is a historic neighborhood south of Downtown Columbus.

References edit

  1. ^ "City marketing plan is a High Five". The Columbus Dispatch. February 23, 2010. Retrieved July 3, 2012.
  2. ^ "Columbus High Five Campaign to Launch Next Week". Columbus Underground. February 19, 2010. Retrieved July 3, 2012.

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