Welcome to the online home of Victorian Village & the Neighborhoods of the Short North.  The Short North Civic Association is the non-profit civic association for the historic neighborhoods of the Short North in Columbus, Ohio.  Whether you're a neighbor in search of news or someone researching the area for a possible move, we hope this site will offer you a broad picture of the historic district just north of downtown Columbus.

Short North Residents Encouraged to Attend Streetcar Neighborhood Forum

May 15th Meeting to Explore Streetcar Costs and Benefits for Area Residents

Residents of the Short North area neighborhoods are encouraged to attend a forum on May 15 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in the Goodale Park Shelter House to learn about the City of Columbus’ plan to build streetcars along High Street.

The forum will feature presentations by Michael Reese, Mayor Coleman’s chief of staff; John Rosenberger, former head of the Capitol South Urban Redevelopment Corp; and Mike Brown, Mayor Coleman’s public relations director. City council member Mary Ellen O’Shaugnessey and a representative from COTA are also expected to attend.

Those who attend the forum will learn detailed information about the City’s streetcar plan, which proposes a system that would run from the Franklin County Courthouse to The Ohio State University. They’ll also be able to ask pointed questions to clarify the impact streetcars would have on the Short North area and its surrounding neighborhoods.

“Building a streetcar system in our neighborhood would be a huge undertaking,” said Jeff Smith, president of the Victorian Village Society. “It’s imperative for our residents to come together, learn about the plan, and ask questions.”

The forum is sponsored by the Victorian Village Society, the Italian Village Society, the Short North Foundation, Friends of Goodale Park, the Circles Association, and the Harrison West Society.

Saturday, June 7, 2008     9 am to 3 pm

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Park Street Patio Promises Quieter Summer UPDATE:  Sound testing for the new system will take place on Thursday May 22nd   Representatives of the Park Street Patio Grill Kitchen said the entertainment spot just south of Victorian Village is redoing its outdoor sound system and will comply with noise levels dictated by the city code.  Many area residents complained of high noise levels during Park Street's inaugural season last summer and fall.    Mary Beth Porter and Randy Haffey emphasized at the regular Victorian Village meeting  that owner Chris Corso, himself a Victorian Village resident, will "spend and do what it takes" to prevent the sounds of the bands from disturbing our residential neighborhood.  Park Street plans sound tests in May a month before its outdoor season begins in June. Porter and Haffey said they will respond to questions and complaints at any time.   Joe Hoess, a member of the Victorian Village Society, has been coordinating discussions with Park Street and the City of Columbus over the issue of noise from area entertainment spots and will be the main contact person for any issue regarding noise in our neighborhood.  Please contact Joe at: noise@victorianvillage.org.