ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Trent Smith is the executive director of the Franklinton Board of Trade. Franklinton is a very unique community, from the art scene, to the rapid development post-flood wall. Trent highlights the community's historic past and developing future while addressing where it's heading.
Timestamps:
0:00: Trent's Intro
1:03: How Trent found Franklinton & joined Franklinton Board of Trade
7:33: Our experiences moving to Franklinton
11:16: The biggest issues facing Franklinton
16:59: History of the Franklinton Board of Trade
20:17: What the Board of Trade does now
23:29: History of the flooding in Franklinton
27:13: The Franklinton Flood wall
28:26: Building pre-flood wall
29:52: Franklinton first major investments after flood wall
31:43: How Zone-In and LinkUS impact Franklinton
35:15: Grocery store?
40:20: Being the solution, getting involved, expectations
43:30: Looking ahead
48:55: What’s coming up with the Board of Trade
55:33: Hidden gems in Columbus
58:23: Best Italian Sub in Columbus (and possibly one of the best bars)
Welcome to the Columbus Chronicle! This is a podcast dedicated to Columbus and central Ohio. Join host Connor Dunwoodie and meet the people, learn the places, and hear the stories from the people who make this city what it is.
