As the pandemic takes its toll, affordable housing crunch remains key issue in Columbus

As principal of Arch City Development, Brian Higgins has taken a special eye to socially conscious urban redevelopment, especially in areas of the south side and the near east side that often fly below the radar.

While it's easier to build in these places sometimes, it also comes with challenges, including the fact that tenants are more vulnerable to disruptive economic events like the Covid-19 pandemic.