The Arnold Sports Festival, usually held in March, is delayed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Credit: WBNS-10TV / Scott Doelling Author: 10TV Web Staff Updated: 6:32 PM EST March 1, 2021
COLUMBUS, Ohio Organizers hope to crown champions in bodybuilding for the Arnold Classic and the Arnold Strongman Classic in 2021.
Bob Lorimer, the president of the Arnold Sports Festival, told 10TV the two invitation-only events are tentatively scheduled for Sept. 25 at Battelle Hall at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.
The events draw a lot of recognition internationally and Lorimer said they really want to try and make sure a calendar year does not go by without champions.
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Downtown Columbus residential population is expected to reach 10,000 this year despite Covid-19 and an uncertain economy and office market.
The State of Downtown Columbus report by the Capital Crossroads and Discovery special improvement districts, unveiled during Wednesday s Columbus Metropolitan Club forum, said that 9,855 people live Downtown, with an apartment occupancy rate of 85.7%. That was down from 94% the year before.
One reason: Six apartment buildings opened in Downtown Columbus, bringing the total number of housing units Downtown to 8,062. Another 1,169 units, a $128 million investment, are under construction, with an additional 1,591 units totaling $506 million proposed.
Brad DeHays, founder of Connect Realty and one of three panelists at the forum, said he believes there will continue to be demand for Downtown housing. He said the number of new projects in the works shows that developers remain bullish.