10.20.11 - CPO awarded 2011 Honor Award by the National Trust for Historic Preservation
On Thursday, October 20th, 2011, CPO was awarded one of thirteen Honor Awards for Historic Preservation by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The CPO Initiative acquired 1,335 units of dilapidated, scattered-site project-based Section 8 housing in urban Columbus and renovated 1,033 units. This $133 million affordable housing preservation effort lasted seven years and involved more than 250 buildings in the renovation and nine-phases of redevelopment. The effort included particular attention to preserving historic charm within seven inner-city neighborhoods.
The National Preservation Honor Awards recognize the efforts of individuals, nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and corporations whose skill and determination have given new meaning to their communities through preservation. These efforts include citizen attempts to save and maintain important landmarks, as well as architects, craftspeople, and developers whose exemplary work restores the richness of the past. For more information, please visit the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
06.30.11 - "Blooms & Blues" - CPO Annual Prom
Community Properties of Ohio (CPO Management) hosted its 8th annual Prom, “Blooms & Blues,” on Thursday June 30th at the Franklin Park Conservatory. Invited guests included senior/disabled residents of the CPO portfolio and local residents of other affordable, senior housing communities in Columbus, including Cambridge Arms, Michigan Avenue, Worley Terrace, Central Community House, Jenkins Terrace, Bollinger Tower and Homeport Rental Living. This event, originated in 2003, has grown in popularity and numbers over the years and provides more than 250 seniors a night of dinner, dancing and socialization - a night these residents eagerly anticipate.
This year’s event could not be possible without the sponsorship of Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority, Computer Site Columbus (CSC), and the JF Company. Generous contributions were also made by Greg Miller Photography, Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity, Radabaugh Lawn Care & Landscaping, A Mop & A Mess, Continental Message Solutions, First Merit Bankand Fentress & Barnes. (press release here)
2011 BLOOMS & BLUES DVD's NOW AVAILABLE!
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Event DVD's now available for $8.00 each. DVD's include highlight video of the event, Channel 10 news coverage and all event photography. All proceeds go toward our 2012 Blooms & Blues event! To purchase your copy, contact 614.545.3023
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DVD's made possible by generous volunteers.
02.27.11 - CPO Residents of Weinland Park Attend Leadership Series at the Schottenstein Center
On Sunday February 27, 2011, nineteen Weinland Park residents took time to be together and learn about monitoring and evaluation skills to improve their ability to be leaders in their families and community. They had the wonderful opportunity to attend the Women’s OSU Basketball game versus the Wisconsin Badgers at the Schottenstein Center. Before the game started, the residents watched the OSU Women’s Basketball Team run through drills in their practice gym. Afterwards residents were given the opportunity to speak with Senior Associate Director of Athletics, Miechelle Willis and two assistant coaches of the team, Debbie Black and Edward Baldwin. They discussed leadership, self-reflection, teambuilding, goal setting and the importance of these skills to being on a team. The coaches discussed each player, their backgrounds, their positions, and how important each of their roles is to the team. The coaches gave residents time for Q and A! Participants were tasked with evaluating a player in order to practice their new skills of monitoring and evaluation. Many will use these skills to improve the work they are doing in their families and community. Congratulations to the OSU Women’s Basketball team for beating Wisconsin 80-47!
We would like to give a sincere thank you to Steve Sterrett, consultant with Campus Partners, for connecting us with free tickets and the OSU athletic department. We would like to thank Michelle Willis and the OSU Women’s Basketball coaching staff for sharing their expertise and welcoming us into their space.
08.28.10 - Journey Through an Unseen Park
On August, 28, 2010, Unseen Park Productions, in association with the United Way of Central Ohio and the Columbus Foundation, released part 1 of what is expected to be a 5-part series documenting the revitalization efforts in the Weinland Park neighborhood in Columbus, Ohio. The documentary premiered at the Gateway Film Center in the recently developed Campus Gateway. CPO has 379 CPO apartment homes in the Weinland Park neighborhood. Renovation of the affordable housing in this community was a vital part of the on-going revitalization efforts. Josh Martin, Director of Property Management, who additionally manages CPO's Eliminate the Elements program, was interviewed for the film. Several other community partners committed to the revitalization efforts were also interviewed. See Journey Through an Unseen Park (video at right)
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