Columbus Northland

The Linden Green Line will stretch from Windsor Park near 17th Avenue to Cooper Park in the Northland community along an abandoned rail line.

In the 1960s, the construction of shopping malls had a deep impact on the American economy. Downtown retail struggled as shoppers flocked to large indoor and outdoor shopping centers. Today, Columbus’ first malls are either gone or in decline, but 50 years ago, they were in their prime.

The area near State Route 161 in North Columbus is undergoing a change. Faced with competition to the north and south, many businesses have closed.…