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Gahanna Celebrates Opening Of Revitalization Project

In spring 2008, Gahanna celebrated the opening of its long-awaited Creekside mixed-use development that has revitalized this community's original downtown. With $15 million investment from the city, and $40 million from private investors, this project has been a true success story for public/private partnerships.

"The revitalization of Olde Gahanna is a success that all our citizens can point to with great pride because it represents an investment in our future," said Mayor Becky Stinchcomb, who was a member of the Gahanna City Council when the planning for Creekside began.

Construction on Creekside began in 2005, but planning for the project started earlier. In 2004, the city pledged $11 million for the project, an investment that since has grown to more than $15 million. Stonehenge Co., the project's main developer, and others in the private sector have invested about $40 million.

"We dreamed it, and now it's actually here — and it's better than our initial dream," said Gahanna Development Director Sadicka White. "I'm most excited that it has actually been accomplished."