Columbus has seen boom times recently – at least for some. Population in Columbus has exploded in the last two decades – and it’s not expected to stop anytime soon. Given the enormous investments by Intel and other major companies, the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission expects about 726,000 new residents in the region by 2050. But that has not spelled good times for all. The influx of people has not been met with an equal influx of new housing options, particularly for people of limited means.
