Non-profit or not, the goal of people behind any endeavor is to make money. No one of these people would willingly devote so much time and money if there wasn't a way to make a bundle off it. It's not an altruistic thing just because it's in the name of "Art." It is a corporation with the corporate-minded in power who will do anything to make big bucks. The bigger, the better.

In 3rd ward's case, to my knowledge and understanding, they have removed people from residential buildings for the space, forced businesses to retreat to smaller, less appropriate spaces and sometimes close their doors, and generally walked all over any one or any thing that is 'in their way.' Generally, abused their power and money for the sake of gaining more of both, all in the name of 'creativity' and 'art' and 'artist.' I'm not saying it's all bad, but I am echoing Rollie's statement to "Beware."

This is a quick reply. There's more, but out of time again..

from the people who brought u 'indie art capital of the world'

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wonderland

my only hope and prayer is that they hire some smell makers to create that delicious smell that filled the neighborhood as much as their egos fill columbusunderground.com

I know Dave, and what he has done with Sandbox is incredible. He is a great asset to anything he puts his energy behind and is one hell of a dude. I have nothing but excitement for this project. Go to the meeting. You might have some of your fears allayed.

Im totally going.

bummed i can't make the meeting, but i am sending my real estate agent instead.
VERY interested in how you can house multiple businesses in one place and get non-profit tax benefits

Dude that meeting was packed to the gills! Claustrophbia kicked in had to jet.