T'was the Night Before BOOM!

The Man Who Helped Downtown Explode

On the eve of Red, White and BOOM! CMC wants to reflect and look forward to the possibilities available for downtown. It is possible that no one man has been as involved in downtown's rebirth as has Cleve Ricksecker.

From creating the plans for the Scioto and Olentangy riverfronts that are now being executed by the city, to his role as Director of the Short North Business Association, where he helped make the Short North what it is today, Cleve personifies the spirit and tenacity that is required to take Columbus to the next level.

As Director of two special improvement districts (SID) in downtown, Capital Crossroads SID and Discovery SID, he has his pulse on what Columbus needs to be successful and we're sure, quite a few stories along the way.