JAMC 4600: Community Journalism: Near East Columbus

Brought by residents of Eastmoor to the Columbus Planning Division

a team of advocates created to work across Department lines to get results for citizen requests, problems and questions. The Liaisons are responsible for three tasks:

Coordinating the exchange of information among citizens, neighborhood organizations and city staff
Providing technical assistance and serving as an advocate on neighborhood issues.
Coordinating the investment of city resources in the neighborhoods
Lynn LaCour
Far East Neighborhood Pride Center
(614) 724 - 0100
ldlacour@columbus.gov

Facebook Page - an "umbrella leadership group for the neighborhood civic associations and block watches in the 9th and part of the 14th police pricincts area."

From the city attorney's office, "this unit focuses on the elimination of public nuisances that blight the City’s neighborhoods."

Eastmoor & Olde Towne East is assigned to Shayla Favor, Assistant City Attorney. 614-645-0402 (sdfavor@columbus.gov)

From the City of Columbus Development Office - gives a historical context and overview of the city's plans.

"Liaison with community groups and individuals regarding criminal activities and prevention, quality-of-life issues, and facilitate problem solving and follow-up."

Ken Tischler, 5th Precinct. 645-4139. KTischler@columbuspolice.org

The virtual map is an extremely powerful tool that lets you look at specific parcels of land - who owns it, how it is zoned, and the taxes paid.

Eastmoor is not part of a township. Rather it falls under the administration of the City of Columbus

Search for Olde Towne East - includes 2010 local food assessment plan.

(MORPC) is a voluntary association of Central Ohio governments and regional organizations that envisions and embraces innovative directions in transportation, energy, housing, land use, the environment and economic prosperity.

"Our mission is to serve the community by helping people access affordable housing"

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