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Leadership Linden Academy Forum
Linden USA: Reimagining Cleveland Avenue
Thursday, September 26th, 11:30a - 1:00p
Panelists:
Leah Evans
Ken Gold
Charles Hillman
Boyce Safford, III.
President & CEO
Homeport
Chief Growth Officer
Skilken/Gold
CEO, Columbus Metropolitan Housing
Executive Director Columbus Next
Generation Corporation
Join us at the inaugural Linden Leadership Forum.
Quarterly public forums on the issues you care about.
Hear from – and meet – local, regional, and national thought leaders and explore current events that connect people, places and products through collective conversations.
All are welcome!
Moderator:
Adam K. Troy
CEO, TROY Enterprises & Director, Community of Caring Development Foundation
Support From:
Linden USA: Reimagining Cleveland Avenue
The Challenge
The Cleveland Avenue corridor is largely unattractive due to poor structural conditions of abutting properties, decaying sidewalk infrastructure, and haphazard utilities, and signage. Any development plan to reimagine Cleveland Avenue must address safety concerns and aesthetic appeal of the corridor. By leveraging investments in the public realm, sound urban design, anchors to drive traffic, and coordination of complementary uses, a district can be created that is greater than the sum of its parts.
In order to “Reimagine Cleveland Avenue,” the solution must consider multiple impacts: Transportation, Housing, Retail & Small Business, and Health & Safety. What will successful retail areas need investment wise in the public realm? What levels of cooperation from property owners will be needed to create a consistent and high-quality pedestrian experience—and curb appeal for passing motorists? How might the reimagining of Cleveland Avenue impact the overall branding of the Linden community and help position it as one of our City’s future neighborhood gems?
Featuring Leah Evans, CEO, Homeport; Ken Gold, Chief Growth Officer, Skilken/Gold; Charles Hillman, CEO, Columbus Metropolitan Housing; Boyce Safford, III., Executive Director, Columbus Next Generation Corporation; with Moderator Adam K. Troy, Director, Community of Caring Development Foundation & CEO of TROY Enterprises.
Values:
The Core Values of Leadership Linden are Engagement, Stewardship and Collaboration.
What to Expect
Cohort-Based Learning Model
- Commitment to a 12-week leadership program with sessions on Thursday after-hours (5-7pm) and some Saturdays (9am-noon)
- Commitment to 2 volunteer opportunities (virtual or in person, you choose) in the community facilitated through the COCDF
- Commitment to arriving at each cohort meeting with a willingness to learn from and give respect to the opinions of all Fellows, Presenters and Facilitators
- Commitment to showing up on time and being present during all sessions
- Commitment to Linden, its growth, and the growth of the Columbus region
2025 Curriculum Overview
Topics (Subject to Change) :
- This is Linden: About the One Linden Community Plan
- Know your Government: Understanding & Navigating the City of Columbus
- Lines that Shape Columbus: History of zoning codes & zones in Columbus
- Holistic Mind, Body, & Spirit: The Importance of Wellness for Yourself & The Community
- Trauma Responsive Leadership: What resources are available to you
- Mentors, Sponsors & Navigators: What is your role in the Community
- Tour of Linden with the North & South Area Commissions
- Capstone Work Session #1
- Capstone Work Session #2
- Final Capstone Presentations: Community Impact
Application Process
Interested in our next Cohort?
Questions?
Contact us via email