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The Commons Conference The Heartwood Conference

Room Room
(previously CK Conference Room E) (previously CK Executive Conference Room)

Mayor Coleman had a vision for the Columbus Commons The stature and longevity of the Oak tree depend on the
to become the heart of downtown Columbus. The park- durability of the heartwood. If the heartwood becomes
like green space would replace one of the largest vacant unhealthy it may rot, causing the tree trunk to become
and abandoned buildings in the nation with a vibrant hollow and weakened. Such a tree will eventually fall in
community hub for all to gather. The Columbus Downtown the wake of the wind or lightning causing its branches and
Development Corporation trusted CK as their partner, leaves to wither and die. Like the Oak tree, the strength,
not only because of our expertise for this unique project, durability and longevity of CK is dependent on the
but also because of our commitment to this community. condition of its heartwood, its people and their
Since its completion, the Commons has embodied Mayor Core Values.
Coleman’s vision hosting numerous community events
highlighted by Pelotonia, Picnic with the Pops and the Cap
City Marathon.

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