Lathram lll, since the meeting at City Hall, said reaching consensus can be challenging when it comes to bringing redevelopment into a neighborhood. North Linden Area Commission Chairman John S. If OHFA grants the credits this spring, Homeport would have to return to City Council for final development approval.
Homeport has applied for development funds through the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program awarded by the Ohio Housing Finance Agency. “Columbus must not only be a great place to visit but a great place to live.”ĭevelopment of Kenlawn Place is dependent on financing. Perkins noted Columbus made a 2019 “52 Places to Go” list compiled by the New York Times.īut housing is critical too, she noted. Joining supporters of redevelopment of the land by Homeport was Carol Perkins, a North Linden resident of 37 years, New Salem member and former Columbus School Board president. The church also presented a petition of support with 104 signatures. John Boxill, Chief Operating Officer of New Salem Baptist Church, joined more than 60 other members of the church in support of Homeport’s plans and spoke to the potential impact redevelopment of Linden could have in addressing area challenges, from food shortages to children’s needs to reducing crime and growing jobs. Ginther,” wrote Homeport President & CEO Bruce Luecke in a letter to the city.Ĭity Development Director Steve Schoeny told the City Council the development plans could spur more investment, and that Homeport is committed to working with area residents on matters of parking, landscaping and design.
“The $10.3 million project is not only a great fit for the barren land and boarded housing currently there, it could prove catalytic for the One Linden Community plan envisioned by Columbus Mayor Andrew J. Plans for Kenlawn Place also call for building five scattered single-family homes, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, for larger families, with similar income parameters, to rent close by to the apartments. The three-story garden apartments would bring 16 one and 29 two-bedroom, 1.5 bath apartments for individuals earning up to 60 percent of the area median income, from $32,100 to $45,840. 28 unanimously approved variances requested by Homeport for development of “Kenlawn Place,” an affordable housing community on the west side of the 2900 block of North Cleveland Avenue across the street from New Salem Baptist Church. While still subject to financing, Homeport has completed an important phase in its goal of building 45 apartment units and five single family homes on or near Cleveland Avenue - the first major economic infusion envisioned for a revitalized Linden.
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