You already know that Downtown Columbus is an exciting destination for entertainment, dining and sports. You know that the city boasts unique offerings you won't find anywhere else in Central Ohio, from the Blue Jackets, to the Columbus Symphony Orchestra, to unique dining venues.

But did you know that downtown is much more than a great place to visit? Thanks to the many residential developments that now define the downtown area, the city is also one of Central Ohio's most exciting places to live.

From luxurious penthouses to efficient studios, downtown’s condominiums offer something for every lifestyle, right in the heart of all the action. And now you can see the options all summer long when you Go Modeling Downtown.

The Columbus Downtown Development Corporation, Capital Crossroads SID, the BIA of Central Ohio and 10 downtown developments are partnering to provide a one-of-a-kind opportunity to explore the many new homeownership options while learning more about the excitement of urban residential living and everything that's happening downtown.

Go Modeling is a coordinated summer long tour of downtown residential developments including:

225 N. Fourth St.
8 on the Square
Brewer's Gate Townhomes
Carlyles Watch
CityView at 3rd
Hartman Lofts
Rich Street Walk
The Buggyworks
Treetops at German Village

Go Modeling begins on Thursday, June 21, and runs every Thursday evening and Sunday afternoon through Sept. 8. The Thursday evening tour will coincide with Party on State, a weekly free concert featuring live bands at the Patio at Third and State in front of the Hyatt Capitol Square.

For more information about the specific projects, visit www.downtowncolumbus.com and click on the "Go Modeling" icon.

Jim Hilz is the Executive Director of the Central Ohio BIA.