The Columbus Indiana Architectural Archives hosted a forum Thursday evening focusing on it’s exhibit, called “Redeveloping Downtown: Columbus’ Modern Urban Form,” which is on display at the Indiana University Center for Art + Design on Jackson Street.

The forum was largely a conversation between two people who had a big impact on the recent redevelopment of downtown, Glenn Gareis and Tom Vujovich, with questions from the audience. While a principal at Development Concepts, Inc. (2004–2010), Gareis worked with the Vision 20/20 Committee and was the author of the Strategic Development Plan for downtown Columbus. Gareis is now the president of GMG Architects, LLC. During that time Vujovich was the president of the Redevelopment Commission and a member of the Vision 20/20 Committee.

The display covers the evolution of Columbus from the 1930s to present day. Included, is a timeline that shows certain projects as they evolved through the administration of every Columbus Mayor. A number of photos accompany the exhibit, further illustrating the evolution of the downtown area.

Approximately three-dozen people showed up to hear the discussion asnd ask questions. Attendees included Mayor Jim Lienhoop and the First Lady, City Councilman Frank Jerome, members of the Arts Council and others.

The exhibit is scheduled to remain on display through August 26. You can get more information at www.artsincolumbus.org.