Short North Arts District | Columbus

The Short North Arts District is a commercial and residential neighborhood located in Columbus, Ohio, USA. It is situated directly north of downtown Columbus.

Visual Characteristics

The district features a mix of historic and modern architecture. Building facades are predominantly brick, with some structures incorporating stone and glass. Building heights range from two to six stories. Architectural styles include Victorian, Art Deco, and contemporary commercial designs. Streetscape elements include decorative lampposts, planters, and public art installations. Sidewalks are generally wide, accommodating pedestrian traffic.

Location & Access Logistics

The Short North Arts District is located approximately 1.6 kilometers (1 mile) north of the Columbus Civic Center. Access is primarily via North High Street, which runs through the center of the district. Several parking garages are available, including the Joseph Public Garage (77 N High St) and the Short North Garage (1100 N High St). Public transport options include COTA bus lines 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 25, 31, 41, 51, 52, 55, 61, 62, 71, 81, 82, 92, 102, 111, 121, 131, 141, 151, 161, 171, 181, 191, 201, 211, 221, 231, 241, 251, 261, 271, 281, 291, 301, 311, 321, 331, 341, 351, 361, 371, 381, 391, 401, 411, 421, 431, 441, 451, 461, 471, 481, 491, 501, 511, 521, 531, 541, 551, 561, 571, 581, 591, 601, 611, 621, 631, 641, 651, 661, 671, 681, 691, 701, 711, 721, 731, 741, 751, 761, 771, 781, 791, 801, 811, 821, 831, 841, 851, 861, 871, 881, 891, 901, 911, 921, 931, 941, 951, 961, 971, 981, 991, 1001, 1011, 1021, 1031, 1041, 1051, 1061, 1071, 1081, 1091, 1101, 1111, 1121, 1131, 1141, 1151, 1161, 1171, 1181, 1191, 1201, 1211, 1221, 1231, 1241, 1251, 1261, 1271, 1281, 1291, 1301, 1311, 1321, 1331, 1341, 1351, 1361, 1371, 1381, 1391, 1401, 1411, 1421, 1431, 1441, 1451, 1461, 1471, 1481, 1491, 1501, 1511, 1521, 1531, 1541, 1551, 1561, 1571, 1581, 1591, 1601, 1611, 1621, 1631, 1641, 1651, 1661, 1671, 1681, 16