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BEAUTIFYING COLUMBUS.
BRINGING COMMUNITIES TOGETHER.

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Cycle 1 Grant Recipient - Sullivant Avenue Murals, Artwork by Luka Weinberger

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

614 Beautiful seeks to beautify communities through vibrant, neighborhood-driven solutions that address issues of equity and enable greater connectivity within the neighborhood.

 

In addition to activating spaces and creating places, the program aims to encourage dialogue amongst neighbors, local businesses, and organizations, and promote creativity and ingenuity in strategies that support all within Columbus.

MEET OUR 2024 AWARDEES

Thank you to all of the organizations who submitted a proposal for 614 Beautiful Year 3. We are excited to share our newest round of awardees for this cycle. Learn more about the projects by clicking an image below.

HOW TO GET STARTED

Have an idea that will beautify and bring your community together? Great ideas don't need a timeline, so here are a few ways you can begin planning your project.

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MAKE COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

Engage in conversations with neighbors and community organizations about an idea.

START TO BUDGET FOR

YOUR PROJECT

Start compiling a list of items for improvements to understand costs of your project.

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LOOK INTO LOGISTICS

Some projects will require approval from local government or property owners. Learn more with a preliminary review.

VIRTUAL INFO SESSIONS

We held a live information session over Zoom for the second round of applications on September 15th. You can watch a recording of the session below!

Info Session - September 15, 2025

WE'RE HERE TO HELP

 Contact us with any questions or concerns you may have!

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614 BEAUTIFUL is possible due to the generous support of the City of Columbus, with program support from the Neighborhood Design Center.

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Office of Councilmember

Lourdes Barroso de Padilla

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