Market: Parks & Recreation
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Columbus Commons
Downtown Draw: Open Space Design Revitalizes Community in the Heart of Columbus Columbus Commons is the central recreational open space in downtown Columbus. It is also the catalytic centerpiece of a multi-million-dollar reinvestment project. The site was previously occupied by the City Center Mall, which had become obsolete due to suburban competition and poor urban…
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Sauder Village
Preservation Partnership: Long-term Vision Supports Living History Village Located in Northwest Ohio, this historic village and farm opened in 1976 to preserve the heritage of Ohio’s Black Swamp area. As Ohio’s largest living history destination, the 239-acre campus features historic structures, shops, exhibits, and amenities that explore daily life in the area throughout the 19th…
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Fallen Timbers Battlefield and Visitors Center
Interpretive Trails & Visitor Center Bring Historic Battle Site to Life Fallen Timbers is the site of a 1794 battle that pitted U.S. Troops against American Indian tribes and British allies. Considered one of the most important battles in the development of the United States, the clash served as a pivotal point in westward expansion…
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Secor Metropark
Inside & Outside: Innovative Highlights Rich Local Ecology Located in the Oak Openings Region of Toledo, Secor Metropark offers a rich and diverse ecology of mature oak trees, rolling sand dunes, wetlands, meadows, prairies, and northwest Ohio’s largest concentration of native dogwoods. As part of renovating the park and re-positioning it as a gateway to…
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Hensville Park
Community Hub: Urban Open Space Stimulates Downtown Economy Positioned in the heart of the Toledo Warehouse District, Hensville Park is a great example of economic development and resurgence in the urban “live, work, play” movement. Serving as a flexible, programmable urban open space, it has become a key economic stimulator for re-development in the downtown…
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Brookwood Area Metropark
Creating Flexible Space: Master Plan Generates New Opportunities for Toledo Hillside Park Nestled within a residential neighborhood southwest of Toledo, the Brookwood Area Metropark sits on top of a 45-acre hillside overlooking Swan Creek Preserve. EDGE developed a master plan for the area immediately surrounding the event facility that can be used for Metroparks programs,…