A Short North business owner wrote an open letter, published in Columbus Underground, to the city council.

On behalf of business owners and residents, the letter's author would like to see Columbus leaders take action to help people living on the streets.

According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Development, Columbus saw a 3% increase in the number of people experiencing homelessness in 2025.

We’re looking at the current state of the unhoused in Columbus on this hour of All Sides.

Guests:

• Robin Davis, executive director, Safer Downtown
• Betsy Pandora, president and CEO, Short North Alliance
• Shannon Isom, president and CEO, Community Shelter Board
• Hannah Jones, deputy director of community development, City of Columbus' Department of Development