Welcome to the
Far East Area Commission
Welcome to the
Far East Area Commission
WHERE WE ARE INSPIRING GROWTH THROUGH SERVICE,
RESOURCES, AND DEVELOPMENT
Zoning
The Far East Area Commission highly recommends that before land is acquired and an application submitted to the City, that you come before the Area Commission with your intentions if you need a variance or rezoning to see if it would receive support.
Click below to inquire to be added to the agenda.
2025 Meeting Schedule
Tues January 7th, 2025
Tues February 4th, 2025
Tues March 4th, 2025
Tues April 1st, 2025
Tues May 6th, 2025
Tues June 3rd, 2025
Tues July 1st, 2025
Tues August 12th, 2025
Tues September 2nd,2025
Tues October 7th, 2025
Tues November 4th, 2025
Tues December 2nd, 2025
IMPORTANT MEETING INFORMATION!
IMPORTANT MEETING INFORMATION!
Our meetings are located at the Far East Neighborhood Pride Center
2500 Park Crescent Drive Columbus Oh
The Far East Area Commission's next regular meeting is June 3rd at 6:30pm
Documents & Zoning Applications To Be Reviewed at Our Next Meeting Include:
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How to Join Our Meetings
How to Join Our Meetings
Our meetings are always open to the public. Community members are encouraged to attend and are welcomed.
Our meeting location is at the Far East Neighborhood Pride Center.
Located at 2500 Park Crescent Drive Columbus Oh 43232
This is located off of Brice Road near Interstate 70.
The Far East Neighborhood Pride Center serves over 70 distinct, unique City of Columbus neighborhoods in over 36 square miles on the far east side of Columbus, Ohio. Zipcodes served are 43209, 43213, 43227, 43232, 43004, 43068 and 43110.
For more information please contact:
Lynne LaCour - Far East Neighborhood Manager
Phone: 614-724-0100
Fax: 614-724-0111
Email: LDLacour@columbus.gov
If You Would Like to Speak
If You Would Like to Speak
For An Application or Agenda item:
We always want to make sure everyone has an opportunity to speak and be heard. If we have a full agenda we may limit the time speakers have to a few minutes. However if we find that speakers need more time, we can hold a special meeting and take the time to hear everyone. All speakers can submit the following information via our Submit A Speaker Slip to the right, up until 3:00pm on meeting day. We will also have Speaker Slips available at our meetings.
For Non Agenda Items:
Please fill out a Speaker Slip to the right, up until 3:00pm on meeting day.
Have A Concern?
We represent you! Members of the community who would like to have their concern considered for placement on the agenda at the next Far East Area Commission meeting are encouraged to submit written testimony via our contact form, or contact the Far East Area Commission Chair.
Submit A Speaker Slip
Submit A Speaker Slip
Creating an inclusive and equitable new chapter for Eastland requires a bold, long-term vision. This consists of a framework that centers around people, places, and opportunity. It is critical to identify the needs, challenges, and opportunities for all the stakeholders within the Eastland community, from housing to education to employment to history and culture.
To create a community-driven vision, this planning process will engage Eastland area stakeholders who live, work, worship, play, and learn in the community. This will ensure the Eastland Community Plan will be a successful roadmap to a bright future for everyone.
Our 2026 Eastland Prosperity Center
Located near Refugee and Hamilton Roads, the Eastland Prosperity Center will turn a former Kroger shopping center into a 67,000 square-foot human services hub. We estimate it will help at least 100,000 people each year from Eastland and the surrounding region. The new Center will include:
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A Mid-Ohio Market offering fresh, healthy food at no cost to eligible customers.
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On-site help applying for SNAP, Medicaid, and other programs.
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A community health center operated by a heath care partner.
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Referrals to the Mid-Ohio Farmacy program.
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WIC and CelebrateOne offices operated by the City of Columbus.
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Reservable community space.
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And more!
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A Human Services Hub in Southeast Columbus (Opening 2026)
With our neighbors and partners, Mid-Ohio Food Collective is leading a bold vision for hunger relief and community in southeast Columbus. The Eastland Prosperity Center will combine a free food market with a community health center, city services, and other supports under one roof to create a one-stop destination for social services.
