Northwest Columbus (Ohio)

Northwest Columbus is a geographic region located in the northwest region of Franklin County, Ohio. The Northwest Civic Association, founded in 1967, acts as the commission of this area. It is bounded by the Scioto River on the west, the Olentangy River on the east, State Route 161 on the north, and Highland Drive and Henderson Road on the south. Northwest Columbus includes parts of Perry Township and Sharon Township, the City of Dublin, and the City of Worthington.[1] Slightly more than 45,000 citizens live within this area according to the 2010 U.S. census.[2]

Northwest Columbus
Neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio
Coordinates: 39.98°N 83.01°W / 39.98; -83.01
ZIP Code
43235 & 43085 & 43214 & 43220 & 43017 & 43016
Area code(s)614

History

The history of Northwest Columbus can be defined once the Northwest Civic Associated was founded. It originally encompassed the area bounded by Kenny Road on the east, Dierker Road on the west, Bethel Road on the north, and Old Henderson Road on the south.[1] Over the years, the NWCA area was expanded to the boundaries of the Olentangy River on the east, the Scioto River on the west, State Route 161 on the north, and the border of Upper Arlington/Highland Drive on the south.[1] Northwest Columbus now includes some parts of Perry and Sharon Townships, the City of Dublin, and the City of Worthington.[1] In 2007, the boundaries were changed to include only property that is in the City of Columbus.[1]

This area used to be mainly agricultural farm lands but, since the development of the automobile and the improvement of highways, these lands have increased greatly in value, being priced now at many times what they were before, which has made them in great demand for the development of suburbs.[3] The area has now been reborn into an area with housing developments, commercial and entertainment sites, schools, and medical facilities.[4]

Neighborhoods

Sharon Township

In 1796, the area now known as Sharon Township was part of the U.S. Military District. Before Franklin County was established, Sharon Township was originally called Liberty Township and the Township extended into Delaware County. On March 4, 1806, the name was changed to Sharon Township, and the Township was officially established with its current boundaries on March 4, 1816.[5] The median home value here is $226,614.[6] This neighborhood is served by one school district: Worthington City School District. The two majority age groups are ages 45–64 (27.4%) and ages 65+ (22.7%).[6] The residents of this neighborhood are upper-middle income, making it an above average income neighborhood. Sharon Township is one of the northern tier of townships in Franklin County, being the middle one of the five that border on the Delaware County line. It is bounded on the north by Delaware County, on the east by Blendon Township, on the south by Clinton Township and on the west by Perry.[7]

Perry Township

Perry Township, formed in the early 1800s, was named in honor of US Naval hero Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry. The township is made up of several large islands and many smaller ones, all of which are surrounded by Columbus, Upper Arlington, Dublin and Worthington. Perry Township continues to be recognized as one of the safest communities in Franklin County and one of the more desirable places to raise a family.[8] The median home value in this area is $207,332. Perry Township is served by two school districts: Dublin City School District, and Worthington City School District. The two majority ages are ages 30–44 (25.7%) and ages 18–29 (25.6%). This neighborhood is upper-middle income, making it an above average income neighborhood.[9] The township was until very recent years purely agricultural, but the growth of Columbus has had influence here, and it now contains Upper Arlington. There are community playgrounds, community churches and recently community retail shops have been opened.[3]

Northcrest

Northcrest is a neighborhood in Northwest Columbus bounded by Bethel Road on the north, Reed Road on the east, Woodrun Boulevard on the west, and West Henderson Road on the south. 48.7% of households in the area are occupied by single people/one person.[10] The median home value in this neighborhood is $203,366.[10] There are apartments and schools located in this neighborhood along with the Northcrest park, which is a focal point in this neighborhood. This neighborhood is served by Columbus City School District, Dublin City School District, and Upper Arlington City School District. The two majority age groups in this neighborhood are ages 18–29 (28%) followed second by ages 30–44 (25.1%).[11] Northcrest residents are made up of middle-income homes, making it a moderate income neighborhood.[11]

Linworth

Linworth is a neighborhood in Northwest Columbus located in and around the intersection of State Route 161 and Linworth Road, bordered on the west by Brookside Estates and the OSU airport, and on the east by State Route 315. The area received its name due to its location, between Dublin and Worthington. It is a suburban neighborhood and made up of homes and townhomes and as a result is known as a good place to have a family or retire. The neighborhood is peaceful and quiet, has above average safety from crime compared to other neighborhoods in Ohio, while also offering a diverse range of housing options. The residents in the Linworth neighborhood in Columbus are wealthy, making it among the 15% highest income neighborhoods in America.[12] The median home value in this neighborhood is $257,832.[13] This neighborhood is served by Columbus City School District and Worthington City School District. The two majority age groups are ages 65+ (37.9%) and ages 45–64 (33.5%).[13]

  • Linworth Rd Park
  • Anhueser Busch Softball Fields
  • Anhueser Busch Park
  • Godown Road Dog Park

Olentangy Commons
Olentangy Commons

Olentangy Commons is a well-established apartment community located in the Olentangy River Rd/W Henderson Rd area that some Ohio State University students have come to call "off campus campus living" meaning that once OSU students move away from campus life, they tend to gravitate towards this area.This area's real estate is primarily made up of small to medium-sized apartment complexes and single-family homes.[14] Over half of the rental units here are occupied by single people/one person. 39.3% of the people residing here are between ages 18–29.[14] 24.2% of the residents in this neighborhood are enrolled in post-secondary education and as a result there are tutors and group studies available within this community.[14]

Governor's Square
Governor's Square

Governor's Square is another well-established apartment community located in the Kenny Rd/W Henderson Rd area in Northwest Columbus. Almost half of the units in this neighborhood are occupied by single people/one person. 12.2% of the residents in this neighborhood are enrolled in post-secondary education. The neighborhood changes a great deal with the change of semesters and is far quieter during the summer when many students are away at their homes. With a vast mix of college students, safety from crime, and decent walkability, Governor's Square is another college student friendly community.

Preferred Living

Preferred Living has contributed to most of the recent apartment communities. These various apartment complexes are mostly newly built and owned by the Preferred Living company. They have built new complexes in the area such as Taylor House, Madison Park, and Sawmill Place. These places also come with a free fitness membership at Premier Athletic Club, which has been voted one of the best fitness centers in Columbus. With these new developments, Preferred Living is playing a role in bringing more residents to Northwest Columbus.

  • Taylor House Bethel Rd
  • Madison Park Henderson Rd

Transportation

The Central Ohio Transit Authority, or COTA, has multiple lines frequently functioning lines in this area.[15] Walking paths and bike lanes are newer additions to this part of Columbus. This area is also near the Olentangy River, therefore the Olentangy Trail also serves as a route for walkers and bikers. The car is the main source of transportation people choose in this area. There are many commuters who live in this neighborhood. Most residents (85.2%) drive alone in a private automobile to get to work.[16]

Structures and landmarks
OSU Don Scott Airport

A major landmark in this area is the Ohio State University Don Scott Field Airport. It is used by many people for air travel and by the Ohio State University for education, research, and training. Many students can also seek employment at this airport after graduation. It is a very important part of this area because people travel to Columbus by way of this airport. The airport contributes significantly to the region's economic prosperity, generating over $157 million in direct and indirect benefits to central Ohio each year.[17] In a heavily residential neighborhood, the Don Scott Field Airport stands out as a focal point of Northwest Columbus.

Some other important structures in Northwest Columbus include the medical centers such as Dr. Kewa Li's Clinic, Steven Robinson MD - Plastic Surgery in Columbus, Society-Chest Pain Center, Columbus Clinic Of Naturopathy, COPC - Laboratory Services, Vein Solutions, Jasonway Imaging Center, and Plastic Reconstructive Surgery Associates.

Residential

This Northwestern section of Columbus is filled with various communities. There are houses available for purchase or rent, apartment complexes both new and old, condominium complexes, and multi-family housing units. Many of the residences are established but not old, having been built between 1970 and 1999, yet, a number of residences were also built between 1940 and 1969.[16] New construction of apartment complexes has been continually going on recently through 2014 while remodeling of other apartment complexes has taken place as well.

  • The Shadow Lakes
  • Madison Park Henderson Rd
  • Governor's Square
  • Taylor House Bethel Rd

Commercial

Some businesses in Northwest Columbus include George C Anderson Photography, Commercial One, Commercial Pools, Inc., Integra Realty Resources, Commercial Bancorp LLC, Quality Assured Cleaning Inc., Cahill Construction, Inc., and Savko and Sons, a large construction company.

Entertainment

Entertainment in this area includes Carriage Place Recreation Center which houses a Cinemark Dollar Theater, Buckeye Entertainment, and Sawmill Lanes Bowling Alley. There are a number of different cuisines available in this area. Some restaurants in Northwest Columbus include Halftime Tavern, The Winking Lizard, Texas Roadhouse, Outback Steakhouse, Buffalo Wild Wings, The Refectory Restaurant & Bistro, Kaya Korean Grill and BBQ, Restaurant Silla, Gallo's Tap Room, and Cameron's American Bistro. The parks in Northhwest Columbus provide nice social epicenters for the communities. Some of the parks in the area include Antrim Park, Godown Road Dog Park, Riverside Green Park, Carriage Place Recreation Center, Northcrest Park, Anheuser Busch Sports Park, Olentangy Park, Shaker Square Park, and Sycamore Hills Park. Multiple sports leagues are formed at these parks during the different seasons of the year. Softball, disk golf, and kickball are some of the leagues available. Numerous retail stores, gyms, and fast food restaurants are located in the area including Micro Center, WalMart, TJMaxx Home Goods, Fresh Market, Lifetimes Gym, and Nini's Barbershop.

  • Sawmill Lanes Bowling Alley
  • Cinemark Carriage Place Dollar Theater
  • Winking Lizard
  • Crafty Pint
  • Bill McDonald Sports Complex
  • Gallos Side View
  • Kahoots Gentlemen's Club

Education

This area provides schools for those who want to raise a family in the Northwest Columbus region. The main K-12 schools in this area include: Ridgeview Middle School (students come from over 30 countries which makes Ridgeview a multicultural community),[18] Centennial Highschool (more than 60 percent of students choose to attend Centennial through the choice lottery),[19] and Bethel Road KinderCare (includes Toddler Programs, Discovery Preschool Programs, Preschool Programs, Prekindergarten Programs, Before and After School Programs, and Summer Programs).[20] Along with a few elementary schools including Winterset Elementary School, Gables Elementary School, and Wright Elementary School.[21]

  • Marshalls and other stores
  • Panera Bread
  • Henderson Center
  • Bethel Center
  • Texas Roadhouse Bethel Rd
  • Buffalo Wild Wings and Halftime Tavern
  • Cameron's American Bistro
  • Anhueser Busch Park
  • Henderson Shopping Center
  • UA Pub, Mama Mimi's Take-n-Bake Pizza, Subway, and Nini's Barbershop
  • Godown Road Dog Park

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